BUFI Performance — AB International Buffer ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-24
BUFI returned +5.01% year to date and +13.38% over one year to May 2026. Over one year the fund trailed its International Blend category average: $100 grew to $113, against $122 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 6.51% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $74.7M, and assets reached $128.30M.
BUFI Growth of $100
What $100 invested in AB International Buffer ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the International Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | BUFI | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $113 | $122 |
| Since data start (Dec 2024 – May 2026) | $120 | $136 |
BUFI Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +5.01% |
| 1 year | +13.38% |
BUFI Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of AB International Buffer ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +5.01% |
| 2025 | +16.36% |
| 2024 (Dec–Dec) | −1.64% |
BUFI Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +2.1% | +2.1% | −3.7% | +3.4% | +1.2% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +2.0% | +1.6% | −0.2% | +2.2% | +2.0% | +1.5% | −1.0% | +2.9% | +1.1% | +1.2% | +0.4% | +1.6% |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | −1.6% |
BUFI Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2025 – May 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 6.51%
- Best month: +3.42% (Apr 2026)
- Worst month: −3.72% (Mar 2026)
BUFI Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of AB International Buffer ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $74.7M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $176.6M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 1.73×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $4.2M | $0 | $4.2M |
| Apr 2026 | $11.2M | $0 | $11.2M |
| Mar 2026 | $5.0M | $0 | $5.0M |
| Feb 2026 | $17.6M | $0 | $17.6M |
| Jan 2026 | $12.2M | $4.0M | $8.2M |
| Dec 2025 | $2.0M | $0 | $2.0M |
| Nov 2025 | $53.4M | $45.1M | $8.3M |
| Oct 2025 | $3.0M | $0 | $3.0M |
| Sep 2025 | $7.7M | $0 | $7.7M |
| Aug 2025 | $55.8M | $52.8M | $3.0M |
| Jul 2025 | $2.8M | $0 | $2.8M |
| Jun 2025 | $1.9M | $0 | $1.9M |
BUFI Assets Under Management
Net assets of AB International Buffer ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $128.30M |
| 2026-02-28 | $106.48M |
| 2025-11-30 | $73.90M |
| 2025-08-31 | $53.71M |
| 2025-05-31 | $44.52M |
| 2025-02-28 | $22.29M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.