FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September (YSEP) Alternatives
FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September (YSEP) belongs to the Options Trading category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with YSEP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to YSEP
YSEP charges 0.90% annually. Among ETFs in the Options Trading category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among YSEP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | YSEP vs PHEQ | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy E... | 0.35% | Jun 18, 2022 | YSEP vs TLTW | |
| Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF | 0.49% | Jan 25, 2021 | YSEP vs ISWN | |
| iShares Large Cap Deep Buffer ETF | 0.50% | Jun 28, 2023 | YSEP vs IVVB | |
| iShares Large Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 0.50% | Jun 28, 2023 | YSEP vs IVVM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to YSEP
Among ETFs in the Options Trading category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | 91 | Mar 28, 2024 | YSEP vs AAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Octo... | 90 | Sep 30, 2021 | YSEP vs EOCT | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | 90 | Jan 24, 2024 | YSEP vs QFLR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | 90 | Jan 31, 2024 | YSEP vs FLJJ | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 88 | Apr 18, 2024 | YSEP vs XAPR |
Top Performing YSEP Alternatives (YTD)
YSEP alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF | 2.08% | May 28, 2020 | YSEP vs APRT | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - April | 1.89% | Mar 28, 2024 | YSEP vs APRP | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - Mar... | 1.83% | Mar 16, 2023 | YSEP vs GMAR | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 1.79% | Mar 18, 2021 | YSEP vs DMAR | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 1.48% | May 28, 2020 | YSEP vs APRW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to YSEP
YSEP alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | YSEP vs APRD | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | YSEP vs APRQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2023 | YSEP vs JULQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | YSEP vs HOCT | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | YSEP vs OCTQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to YSEP
YSEP alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | -3.34% | Dec 29, 2023 | YSEP vs AJAN | |
| Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | -3.60% | Aug 14, 2013 | YSEP vs CAOS | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July | -3.62% | Jun 30, 2023 | YSEP vs JULJ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | -3.81% | Mar 28, 2024 | YSEP vs LAPR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | -3.86% | Jan 31, 2024 | YSEP vs FLJJ |
Other ETFs from FT Vest
Most popular FT Vest ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Gold | 74 | 0.18% | Jan 20, 2021 | YSEP vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | Derivative Income | 59 | -0.53% | Oct 19, 2022 | YSEP vs RDVI | |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 81 | -0.85% | Jan 20, 2021 | YSEP vs BUFD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | Options Trading | 68 | -2.39% | Sep 17, 2020 | YSEP vs FSEP | |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 81 | -1.45% | Jun 15, 2022 | YSEP vs BUFQ | |
| FT Vest Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | Technology Equities | 17 | -12.29% | Mar 19, 2024 | YSEP vs FDND | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | Defined Outcome | 85 | -1.80% | Dec 18, 2020 | YSEP vs DDEC | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | Defined Outcome | 73 | -1.36% | Feb 21, 2020 | YSEP vs FFEB | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | 60 | 6.85% | Apr 26, 2023 | YSEP vs DOGG | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | Defined Outcome | 86 | -1.91% | Nov 15, 2019 | YSEP vs DNOV |
Often Compared With YSEP
What investors most often compare with YSEP, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | Defined Outcome | 76 | 0.33% | Dec 31, 2019 | YSEP vs IJAN | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - January | Options Trading | 73 | -1.47% | Dec 29, 2023 | YSEP vs PBJA | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October | Options Trading | — | — | Sep 30, 2021 | YSEP vs XDOC | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - April | Options Trading | 84 | 1.48% | Mar 28, 2024 | YSEP vs PBAP |
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