- ISIN
- US33740U3986
- CUSIP
- 33740U398
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Mar 21, 2025
- Region
- North America (United States)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF Trust (RSP) Price Return
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $11M
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Performance
RSMR Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - March (RSMR) is up 6.9% since the beginning of the year. RSMR is currently trading at $23 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - March (RSMR) has returned 6.89% so far this year and 14.52% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - March
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 1.16%
- YTD
- 6.89%
- 6M
- 6.54%
- 1Y
- 14.52%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
RSMR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 24, 2025, RSMR's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -2.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, RSMR closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.47% | 1.55% | -2.06% | 3.75% | 1.55% | 0.54% | 6.89% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.65% | -1.66% | 2.88% | 2.34% | 0.68% | 1.50% | 0.95% | -0.37% | 1.48% | 0.82% | 8.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - March has an annualized alpha of -0.71%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 24, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (38.03%) than losses (17.47%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.54 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -0.71%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 38.03%
- Downside Capture
- 17.47%
Expense Ratio
RSMR has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RSMR ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - March (RSMR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| RSMR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.32 | 2.78 | +1.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.39 | 12.44 | +4.96 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - March. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - March was 9.09%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - March drawdown is 0.55%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -9.09%Apr 2025 | 14d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 18dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.37%Mar 2026 | 27d | 10d | 1mo 7dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.08%Nov 2025 | 23d | 8d | 1mo 1dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.14%May 2025 | 3d | 1mo 1d | 1mo 4dMay 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.88%Oct 2025 | 3d | 11d | 14dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RSMR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.09% | -56.78% | +47.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.37% | -9.10% | +5.73% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.55% | -1.80% | +1.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.81% | -10.71% | +9.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.84% | 2.03% | -1.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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