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FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
FT Vest
Inception Date
Nov 17, 2023
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Alternatives
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (XNOV) has returned -1.25% so far this year and 10.99% over the past 12 months.


FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November

1D
1.44%
1M
-1.87%
YTD
-1.25%
6M
2.14%
1Y
10.99%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 20, 2023, XNOV's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.

Historically, 79% of months were positive and 21% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -2.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, XNOV closed higher 63% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.63%0.01%-1.87%-1.25%
20251.51%-0.18%-2.26%-0.37%3.45%2.36%1.04%0.95%0.98%0.81%1.89%0.69%11.32%
20240.97%1.31%0.76%-0.25%1.58%0.73%0.53%0.69%0.51%0.45%1.54%-0.83%8.26%
20230.44%1.70%2.14%

Benchmark Metrics

FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November has an annualized alpha of 1.82%, beta of 0.41, and R² of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 21, 2023.

  • This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (37.35%) than losses (23.65%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.41 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
1.82%
Beta
0.41
0.80
Upside Capture
37.35%
Downside Capture
23.65%

Expense Ratio

XNOV has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

XNOV ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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.


XNOV Risk / Return Rank: 7070
Overall Rank
XNOV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6363
Sharpe Ratio Rank
XNOV Sortino Ratio Rank: 6767
Sortino Ratio Rank
XNOV Omega Ratio Rank: 8686
Omega Ratio Rank
XNOV Calmar Ratio Rank: 5656
Calmar Ratio Rank
XNOV Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (XNOV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


XNOVBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.14

0.90

+0.25

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.74

1.39

+0.36

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.48

1.40

+0.08

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.15

6.61

+2.54

Explore XNOV risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History


FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November doesn't pay dividends

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 Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & 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 Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November was 10.00%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 38 trading sessions.

The current FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November drawdown is 2.21%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-10%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202538Jun 3, 202572
-3.6%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-1.89%Aug 1, 20243Aug 5, 20246Aug 13, 20249
-1.65%Dec 9, 20249Dec 19, 202419Jan 21, 202528
-1%Mar 28, 202416Apr 19, 20246Apr 29, 202422

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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