- ISIN
- US33740U3804
- CUSIP
- 33740U380
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Mar 21, 2025
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Emerging Markets)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) Price Return
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
TMAR Performance Chart
FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March (TMAR) is up 15.5% since the beginning of the year. TMAR is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March (TMAR) has returned 15.46% so far this year and 28.94% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March
- 1D
- 1.43%
- 1M
- 2.73%
- YTD
- 15.46%
- 6M
- 16.25%
- 1Y
- 28.94%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
TMAR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 24, 2025, TMAR's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.
Historically, 94% of months were positive and 6% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -0.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, TMAR closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.01% | 0.52% | 1.52% | 7.87% | 2.52% | 1.28% | 15.46% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.41% | 0.18% | 2.16% | 4.61% | 0.63% | 2.00% | 3.14% | 0.98% | 0.20% | 1.53% | 15.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March has an annualized alpha of 13.37%, beta of 0.50, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 24, 2025.
- This ETF captured 61.47% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -52.96%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 13.37% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.50 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
- 13.37%
- Beta
- 0.50
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 61.47%
- Downside Capture
- -52.96%
Expense Ratio
TMAR has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TMAR 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 Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March (TMAR) 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.
| TMAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.73 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.67 | 1.35 | +0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.02 | 2.66 | +3.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 30.16 | 11.86 | +18.29 |
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 Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March was 9.93%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 17 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -9.93%Apr 2025 | 11d | 24d | 1mo 5dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.69%Jun 2026 | 7d | 8d | 15dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.64%Mar 2026 | 4d | 9d | 13dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.55%May 2026 | 8d | 14d | 22dMay 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.15%Oct 2025 | 3d | 10d | 13dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TMAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.93% | -56.78% | +46.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.69% | -9.10% | +4.41% |
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 | 0.00% | -2.49% | +2.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.72% | -10.72% | +10.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.94% | 2.03% | -1.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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