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Performance
SQMX Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF (SQMX) is up 1.3% since the beginning of the year. SQMX is currently trading at $34 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF (SQMX) has returned 1.30% so far this year and 12.46% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- 1.84%
- YTD
- 1.30%
- 6M
- 3.68%
- 1Y
- 12.46%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.20%
- 1M
- 7.57%
- YTD
- 4.10%
- 6M
- 6.93%
- 1Y
- 34.89%
- 3Y*
- 19.70%
- 5Y*
- 11.23%
- 10Y*
- 12.99%
SQMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 23, 2024, SQMX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.
Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +2.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -1.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, SQMX closed higher 63% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.67% | 0.15% | -1.03% | 1.52% | 1.30% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.17% | -0.18% | -1.26% | 0.14% | 2.11% | 1.83% | 0.66% | 0.72% | 0.70% | 0.99% | 0.45% | 0.99% | 8.58% |
| 2024 | -0.27% | -0.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.20%, beta of 0.34, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 24, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (27.80%) than losses (10.54%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.20% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.34 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
- 2.20%
- Beta
- 0.34
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 27.80%
- Downside Capture
- 10.54%
Expense Ratio
SQMX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SQMX ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF (SQMX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| SQMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.22 | 2.69 | +0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.88 | 3.73 | +1.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.78 | 1.50 | +0.28 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.77 | 3.52 | +2.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 24.43 | 16.15 | +8.28 |
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. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF. 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 Quarterly Max Buffer ETF was 7.40%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 33 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.4% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 33 | May 27, 2025 | 67 |
| -2.04% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | 11 | Apr 15, 2026 | 34 |
| -1.33% | Dec 12, 2025 | 4 | Dec 17, 2025 | 2 | Dec 19, 2025 | 6 |
| -1.24% | Nov 13, 2025 | 6 | Nov 20, 2025 | 4 | Nov 26, 2025 | 10 |
| -0.88% | Oct 9, 2025 | 2 | Oct 10, 2025 | 6 | Oct 20, 2025 | 8 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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