BUFQ Performance — FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-22
BUFQ returned +9.52% year to date and +22.79% over one year to May 2026. The annualised 3-year return is +17.40%. The fund beat its US Multi-Cap Blend category average: $100 invested three years ago grew to $162, against $147 for the category, and to $123 over one year, against $119. Volatility over the past three years was 8.60% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $286.6M, and assets reached $1.47B.
BUFQ Growth of $100
What $100 invested in FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the US Multi-Cap Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | BUFQ | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $123 | $119 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $162 | $147 |
| Since data start (Jun 2022 – May 2026) | $192 | $145 |
BUFQ Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +9.52% |
| 1 year | +22.79% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.40% |
BUFQ Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +9.52% |
| 2025 | +14.15% |
| 2024 | +16.06% |
| 2023 | +35.78% |
| 2022 (Jun–Dec) | −2.73% |
BUFQ 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 | +0.7% | −0.6% | −1.8% | +8.3% | +2.9% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +1.7% | −1.4% | −5.3% | +1.0% | +6.1% | +3.9% | +1.6% | +1.0% | +2.3% | +1.6% | +0.2% | +1.0% |
| 2024 | +1.2% | +2.3% | +1.2% | −1.9% | +4.2% | +2.4% | −0.4% | +1.3% | +1.5% | 0.0% | +3.4% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | +8.4% | +0.1% | +6.4% | +0.9% | +4.5% | +3.3% | +1.7% | +0.3% | −1.7% | −0.5% | +5.7% | +2.5% |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | −0.9% | +9.3% | −3.2% | −7.8% | +3.0% | +4.5% | −6.5% |
BUFQ Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 8.60%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 1.50 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +8.26% (Apr 2026)
- Worst month: −5.27% (Mar 2025)
BUFQ Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $286.6M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $422.5M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 3.11×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $46.5M | $11.6M | $34.9M |
| Apr 2026 | $81.4M | $0 | $81.4M |
| Mar 2026 | $51.5M | $12.4M | $39.1M |
| Feb 2026 | $17.9M | $10.8M | $7.1M |
| Jan 2026 | $48.6M | $3.6M | $45.0M |
| Dec 2025 | $35.8M | $10.7M | $25.0M |
| Nov 2025 | $19.2M | $0 | $19.2M |
| Oct 2025 | $24.5M | $22.8M | $1.7M |
| Sep 2025 | $19.0M | $18.9M | $68K |
| Aug 2025 | $27.2M | $8.5M | $18.6M |
| Jul 2025 | $20.0M | $20.1M | −$8K |
| Jun 2025 | $30.9M | $16.4M | $14.5M |
BUFQ Assets Under Management
Net assets of FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $1.47B |
| 2026-02-28 | $1.19B |
| 2025-11-30 | $1.10B |
| 2025-08-31 | $1.04B |
| 2025-05-31 | $943.91M |
| 2025-02-28 | $926.73M |
| 2024-11-30 | $813.79M |
| 2024-08-31 | $710.35M |
| 2024-05-31 | $615.93M |
| 2024-02-29 | $462.88M |
| 2023-11-30 | $301.95M |
| 2023-08-31 | $156.96M |
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.