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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (SNOV) has returned 1.12% so far this year and 12.30% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November
- 1D
- 0.27%
- 1M
- -1.04%
- YTD
- 1.12%
- 6M
- 0.58%
- 1Y
- 12.30%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -3.43%
- YTD
- -3.84%
- 6M
- -1.98%
- 1Y
- 16.08%
- 3Y*
- 16.86%
- 5Y*
- 10.37%
- 10Y*
- 12.29%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 20, 2023, SNOV's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -3.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SNOV closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.18% | 0.63% | -2.38% | 0.74% | 1.12% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.55% | -2.60% | -3.46% | -1.13% | 3.09% | 2.74% | 0.84% | 4.23% | 1.82% | 1.57% | -1.91% | 0.37% | 7.01% |
| 2024 | -1.16% | 2.25% | 1.76% | -2.38% | 2.95% | -0.04% | 3.33% | 0.64% | 0.67% | 0.81% | 3.93% | -3.63% | 9.19% |
| 2023 | 0.15% | 5.46% | 5.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November has an annualized alpha of -0.20%, beta of 0.61, and R² of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 21, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 66.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 57.20% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.61 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
- -0.20%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 57.20%
- Downside Capture
- 66.85%
Expense Ratio
SNOV has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SNOV ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (SNOV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| SNOV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.87 | 0.88 | -0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.21 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.50 | 1.39 | +0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.80 | 6.43 | -0.64 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November. 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. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November was 15.36%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 87 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November drawdown is 2.39%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.36% | Dec 3, 2024 | 86 | Apr 8, 2025 | 87 | Aug 13, 2025 | 173 |
| -7.91% | Oct 28, 2025 | 18 | Nov 20, 2025 | 37 | Jan 15, 2026 | 55 |
| -4.81% | Jan 23, 2026 | 46 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.16% | Aug 1, 2024 | 3 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 17 |
| -3.38% | Apr 1, 2024 | 14 | Apr 18, 2024 | 18 | May 14, 2024 | 32 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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