- ISIN
- US33740U4638
- CUSIP
- 33740U463
- Issuer
- FT Vest
- Inception Date
- Dec 20, 2024
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P 500
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $55M
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Performance
SQMX Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF (SQMX) is up 2.3% 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 2.27% so far this year and 8.08% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- 0.22%
- YTD
- 2.27%
- 6M
- 2.33%
- 1Y
- 8.08%
- 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%
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 +0.54%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.
Historically, 79% of months were positive and 21% 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 64% 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% | 1.74% | 0.58% | 0.16% | 2.27% | ||||||
| 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 1.69%, beta of 0.32, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 23, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (24.76%) than losses (8.92%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.32 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
- 1.69%
- Beta
- 0.32
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 24.76%
- Downside Capture
- 8.92%
Expense Ratio
SQMX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SQMX ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% 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 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.
| SQMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.75 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.58 | 1.37 | +0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.99 | 2.78 | +1.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.05 | 12.44 | +4.61 |
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 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.
The current FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF drawdown is 0.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -7.40%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 19d | 3mo 6dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.04%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 16d | 1mo 18dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.33%Dec 2025 | 5d | 2d | 7dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.24%Nov 2025 | 7d | 6d | 13dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.88%Oct 2025 | 1d | 10d | 11dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SQMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.40% | -56.78% | +49.38% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.04% | -9.10% | +7.06% |
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 | -0.10% | -1.80% | +1.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.53% | -10.71% | +10.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.48% | 2.03% | -1.55% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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