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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September, 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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Returns By Period
FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September (YSEP) has returned 0.60% so far this year and 15.14% over the past 12 months.
FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September
- 1D
- 1.55%
- 1M
- -3.52%
- YTD
- 0.60%
- 6M
- 2.63%
- 1Y
- 15.14%
- 3Y*
- 10.81%
- 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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 20, 2021, YSEP's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.54%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% 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% | 0.60% | |||||||||
| 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 1.25%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 21, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 63.53% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.52% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.51 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
- 1.25%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 55.52%
- Downside Capture
- 63.53%
Expense Ratio
YSEP has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
YSEP ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% 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 Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September (YSEP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| YSEP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.62 | 0.90 | +0.73 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.26 | 1.39 | +0.87 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.63 | 1.40 | +1.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.33 | 6.61 | +3.72 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 3.53%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -22.58% | Nov 8, 2021 | 223 | Sep 27, 2022 | 207 | Jul 26, 2023 | 430 |
| -8.75% | Jul 31, 2023 | 64 | Oct 27, 2023 | 33 | Dec 14, 2023 | 97 |
| -7.36% | Mar 19, 2025 | 15 | Apr 8, 2025 | 12 | Apr 25, 2025 | 27 |
| -6.59% | Jul 15, 2024 | 17 | Aug 6, 2024 | 11 | Aug 21, 2024 | 28 |
| -5.54% | Sep 27, 2024 | 73 | Jan 13, 2025 | 35 | Mar 5, 2025 | 108 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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