- Issuer
- FT Vest
- Inception Date
- Sep 17, 2021
- Region
- Global ex-U.S. (Broad)
- Category
- Options Trading
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $124M
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Performance
YSEP Performance Chart
FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September (YSEP) is up 4.7% since the beginning of the year. YSEP is currently trading at $27 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September (YSEP) has returned 4.71% so far this year and 13.62% over the past 12 months.
FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September
- 1D
- -0.48%
- 1M
- 1.71%
- YTD
- 4.71%
- 6M
- 5.91%
- 1Y
- 13.62%
- 3Y*
- 11.45%
- 5Y*
- —
- 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%
YSEP Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 20, 2021, YSEP'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, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, YSEP closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +3.9%, 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 | 2.44% | 1.79% | -3.52% | 3.32% | 1.16% | -0.42% | 4.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.76% | 1.55% | 0.38% | 2.51% | 2.88% | 1.79% | -1.53% | 3.72% | 2.33% | 0.08% | 0.55% | 1.38% | 19.88% |
| 2024 | -0.60% | 1.98% | 2.72% | -2.44% | 4.10% | -1.61% | 2.58% | 3.27% | -0.17% | -3.08% | -0.37% | -1.52% | 4.63% |
| 2023 | 6.26% | -1.32% | 2.16% | 2.18% | -2.09% | 3.65% | 2.10% | -2.70% | -2.95% | -1.86% | 5.57% | 4.10% | 15.48% |
| 2022 | -2.41% | -2.20% | 0.19% | -3.78% | 1.85% | -7.13% | 4.70% | -5.36% | -8.09% | 4.61% | 9.64% | -0.72% | -9.75% |
| 2021 | -1.84% | 2.09% | -3.33% | 2.71% | -0.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September has an annualized alpha of 0.43%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 21, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 63.57% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.70% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.52 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
- 0.43%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 51.70%
- Downside Capture
- 63.57%
Expense Ratio
YSEP has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
YSEP ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September (YSEP) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| YSEP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.55 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.41 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.52 | 2.93 | -0.41 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.98 | 13.52 | -3.54 |
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 Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September. 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 International Equity Buffer ETF - September was 22.58%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 207 trading sessions.
The current FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September drawdown is 0.48%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -22.58%Sep 2022 | 10mo 23d | 10mo 2d | 1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023 |
2023 pullback2023 | -8.75%Oct 2023 | 2mo 28d | 1mo 18d | 4mo 16dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.36%Apr 2025 | 20d | 17d | 1mo 7dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.59%Aug 2024 | 22d | 15d | 1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.54%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 1mo 21d | 5mo 9dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| YSEP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.58% | -56.78% | +34.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.43% | -9.10% | +3.67% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.75% | -18.90% | +10.15% |
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 | -0.48% | -0.74% | +0.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.15% | -10.72% | +6.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.37% | 1.97% | -0.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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