QMAR Performance — FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March
Data updated: 2026-07-22
QMAR returned +13.09% year to date and +24.48% over one year to May 2026. Annualised returns are +17.18% over 3 years and +12.16% over 5 years. Against its US Large Blend category average the fund came out behind over three years but ahead over one: $100 invested three years ago grew to $161, against $165 for the category, and to $124 over one year, against $122. Volatility over the past three years was 8.32% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $23.9M, and assets reached $557.94M.
QMAR Growth of $100
What $100 invested in FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the US Large Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | QMAR | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $124 | $122 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $161 | $165 |
| 5 years (Jun 2021 – May 2026) | $177 | $164 |
| Since data start (Mar 2021 – May 2026) | $186 | $178 |
QMAR Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +13.09% |
| 1 year | +24.48% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.18% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.16% |
QMAR Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +13.09% |
| 2025 | +10.70% |
| 2024 | +16.55% |
| 2023 | +34.78% |
| 2022 | −16.43% |
| 2021 (Mar–Dec) | +13.31% |
QMAR 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% | +0.4% | +0.5% | +7.9% | +3.1% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +1.8% | −0.8% | −6.1% | +0.7% | +5.3% | +3.3% | +1.4% | +0.9% | +1.7% | +0.9% | +0.5% | +0.9% |
| 2024 | +1.0% | +0.6% | +1.9% | −2.0% | +4.5% | +3.3% | −0.7% | +1.3% | +1.7% | −0.1% | +3.8% | +0.4% |
| 2023 | +8.8% | +0.3% | +7.0% | +1.0% | +3.7% | +3.5% | +1.7% | 0.0% | −1.5% | −0.4% | +5.2% | +1.3% |
| 2022 | −2.0% | −1.3% | +3.2% | −8.7% | −0.5% | −6.2% | +8.8% | −3.4% | −7.5% | +3.4% | +4.5% | −6.4% |
| 2021 | — | — | +1.2% | +3.8% | −0.1% | +2.9% | +1.1% | +1.7% | −1.9% | +3.0% | +0.2% | +0.9% |
QMAR Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 8.32%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 1.52 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +7.90% (Apr 2026)
- Worst month: −6.11% (Mar 2025)
QMAR Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $23.9M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $439.8M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 1.06×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $14.8M | $1.8M | $12.9M |
| Apr 2026 | $24.1M | $12.0M | $12.1M |
| Mar 2026 | $349.8M | $341.4M | $8.3M |
| Feb 2026 | $3.3M | $5.0M | −$1.6M |
| Jan 2026 | $5.0M | $1.7M | $3.3M |
| Dec 2025 | $6.6M | $1.6M | $5.0M |
| Nov 2025 | $12.9M | $3.3M | $9.6M |
| Oct 2025 | $3.2M | $8.1M | −$4.8M |
| Sep 2025 | $0 | $19.2M | −$19.2M |
| Aug 2025 | $6.3M | $1.6M | $4.7M |
| Jul 2025 | $3.1M | $15.6M | −$12.5M |
| Jun 2025 | $10.7M | $4.6M | $6.1M |
QMAR Assets Under Management
Net assets of FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $557.94M |
| 2026-02-28 | $467.16M |
| 2025-11-30 | $451.14M |
| 2025-08-31 | $451.15M |
| 2025-05-31 | $428.69M |
| 2025-02-28 | $442.60M |
| 2024-11-30 | $428.91M |
| 2024-08-31 | $416.59M |
| 2024-05-31 | $426.96M |
| 2024-02-29 | $213.15M |
| 2023-11-30 | $205.77M |
| 2023-08-31 | $185.74M |
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.