- Issuer
- FT Vest
- Inception Date
- Mar 19, 2021
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $152M
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Performance
YMAR Performance Chart
FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (YMAR) is up 5.6% since the beginning of the year. YMAR is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of YMAR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,362.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (YMAR) has returned 5.60% so far this year and 13.35% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March
- 1D
- 0.18%
- 1M
- 1.82%
- YTD
- 5.60%
- 6M
- 6.97%
- 1Y
- 13.35%
- 3Y*
- 10.74%
- 5Y*
- 6.38%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
YMAR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 22, 2021, YMAR's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, YMAR closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 2022 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 24, 2022 at -6.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.67% | 0.82% | -1.24% | 3.10% | 1.17% | 0.00% | 5.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.26% | 1.91% | 0.93% | 2.25% | 2.61% | 1.43% | -0.91% | 2.67% | 1.16% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 1.84% | 18.55% |
| 2024 | -0.69% | 2.75% | 2.75% | -1.86% | 2.77% | -0.81% | 1.78% | 2.19% | 0.60% | -3.81% | -0.73% | -1.60% | 3.12% |
| 2023 | 3.99% | -0.42% | 5.16% | 1.87% | -2.69% | 3.42% | 2.15% | -3.13% | -3.13% | -2.28% | 5.94% | 4.99% | 16.31% |
| 2022 | -2.92% | -1.59% | 0.72% | -5.62% | 1.96% | -6.41% | 3.40% | -3.55% | -7.08% | 5.00% | 8.84% | -0.26% | -8.46% |
| 2021 | -0.15% | 1.77% | 2.44% | -0.79% | 0.46% | 1.19% | -2.53% | 2.41% | -3.56% | 2.15% | 3.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March has an annualized alpha of 0.89%, beta of 0.46, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 23, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 57.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 46.81% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.46 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.47 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.89%
- Beta
- 0.46
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 46.81%
- Downside Capture
- 57.33%
Expense Ratio
YMAR has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
YMAR ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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 International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (YMAR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| YMAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.83 | 2.24 | -0.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.68 | 3.07 | -0.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.41 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.95 | 2.93 | +1.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.73 | 13.52 | +2.21 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 International Equity Moderate 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 International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March was 22.60%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 180 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -22.60%Sep 2022 | 6mo 7d | 8mo 21d | 1y 2moMar 2022 - Jun 2023 |
Bear market2022 | -10.29%Mar 2022 | 6mo 1d | 16d | 6mo 17dSep 2021 - Mar 2022 |
2023 pullback2023 | -9.37%Oct 2023 | 2mo 28d | 1mo 18d | 4mo 16dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.88%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.57%Jan 2025 | 3mo 7d | 2mo 2d | 5mo 9dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| YMAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.60% | -56.78% | +34.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.21% | -9.10% | +5.89% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -9.37% | -18.90% | +9.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.60% | -25.43% | +2.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.04% | -10.72% | +6.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.81% | 1.97% | -1.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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