- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Sep 20, 2024
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
Share Price Chart
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Performance
RSSE Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - September (RSSE) is up 8.6% since the beginning of the year. RSSE is currently trading at $23 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - September (RSSE) has returned 8.58% so far this year and 13.23% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - September
- 1D
- -0.06%
- 1M
- 0.84%
- 6M
- 6.15%
- YTD
- 8.58%
- 1Y
- 13.23%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
RSSE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 23, 2024, RSSE's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -3.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, RSSE closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.2%, 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 | 1.87% | 1.89% | -3.14% | 3.88% | 1.85% | 1.67% | 0.39% | 8.58% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.26% | -0.36% | -1.95% | -1.51% | 2.60% | 2.23% | 0.50% | 2.08% | 0.64% | -0.59% | 1.31% | 0.49% | 7.83% |
| 2024 | 0.64% | -0.95% | 3.69% | -3.59% | -0.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - September has an annualized alpha of 0.19%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 23, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (43.77%) than losses (43.48%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.52 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
- 0.19%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 43.77%
- Downside Capture
- 43.48%
Expense Ratio
RSSE has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RSSE ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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 - September (RSSE) 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.
| RSSE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.31 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.03 | 2.35 | +0.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.81 | 10.19 | +0.61 |
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 - September. 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 - September was 11.37%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 57 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - September drawdown is 0.17%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-11.37%Apr 2025 | 4mo 6d | 2mo 24d | 7moDec 2024 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-4.38%Mar 2026 | 27d | 18d | 1mo 15dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-3.49%Nov 2025 | 23d | 20d | 1mo 13dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 | — |
-2.64%Aug 2025 | 4d | 21d | 25dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 | — |
-1.98%Oct 2025 | 4d | 11d | 15dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| RSSE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.37% | -56.78% | +45.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.38% | -9.10% | +4.72% |
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 | -0.17% | -0.49% | +0.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.50% | -10.70% | +9.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.23% | 2.09% | -0.86% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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