- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Apr 16, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
UXAP Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - April (UXAP) is up 10.6% since the beginning of the year. UXAP is currently trading at $43 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - April (UXAP) has returned 10.56% so far this year and 28.55% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - April
- 1D
- 1.27%
- 1M
- 0.51%
- YTD
- 10.56%
- 6M
- 10.89%
- 1Y
- 28.55%
- 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%
UXAP Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 21, 2025, UXAP's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, UXAP closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was May 12, 2025 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -2.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.39% | -1.12% | -5.86% | 12.04% | 5.76% | -1.15% | 10.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.04% | 6.89% | 5.27% | 2.33% | 2.08% | 3.94% | 2.62% | -0.21% | 0.04% | 35.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - April has an annualized alpha of 3.10%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 21, 2025.
- This ETF captured 119.00% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.95% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.10% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.96, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.10%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 119.00%
- Downside Capture
- 99.95%
Expense Ratio
UXAP has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
UXAP ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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 Uncapped Accelerator ETF - April (UXAP) 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.
| UXAP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.35 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.70 | 2.66 | +0.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.96 | 11.86 | +0.09 |
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 Uncapped Accelerator ETF - April. 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 Uncapped Accelerator ETF - April was 10.45%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 11 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - April drawdown is 1.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -10.45%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 16d | 2mo 16dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.78%Nov 2025 | 22d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 26dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.76%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 19d 23hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.26%Oct 2025 | 1d | 14d | 15dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.98%Jan 2026 | 7d | 8d | 15dJan 2026 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| UXAP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.45% | -56.78% | +46.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.45% | -9.10% | -1.35% |
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 | -1.51% | -2.49% | +0.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.28% | -10.72% | +9.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.36% | 2.03% | +0.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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