YMAR Performance — FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March
Data updated: 2026-07-22
YMAR returned +5.25% year to date and +14.39% over one year to May 2026. Annualised returns are +11.61% over 3 years and +6.27% over 5 years. The fund trailed its International Blend category average: $100 invested three years ago grew to $139, against $169 for the category, and to $114 over one year, against $122. Volatility over the past three years was 8.11% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $1.4M, and assets reached $152.32M.
YMAR Growth of $100
What $100 invested in FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the International Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | YMAR | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $114 | $122 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $139 | $169 |
| 5 years (Jun 2021 – May 2026) | $136 | $150 |
| Since data start (Mar 2021 – May 2026) | $142 | $163 |
YMAR Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +5.25% |
| 1 year | +14.39% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +11.61% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.27% |
YMAR Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +5.25% |
| 2025 | +18.59% |
| 2024 | +3.26% |
| 2023 | +16.07% |
| 2022 | −8.38% |
| 2021 (Mar–Dec) | +3.76% |
YMAR 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 | +1.5% | +0.8% | −1.9% | +3.4% | +1.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +2.1% | +2.0% | +0.8% | +2.2% | +1.7% | +2.4% | −0.9% | +2.6% | +1.2% | +0.5% | +0.8% | +1.8% |
| 2024 | −0.7% | +2.8% | +2.9% | −2.4% | +3.3% | −0.6% | +1.0% | +2.2% | +0.9% | −3.5% | −1.5% | −1.0% |
| 2023 | +3.8% | −0.4% | +4.9% | +2.1% | −2.8% | +3.2% | +2.6% | −3.6% | −3.2% | −2.3% | +5.7% | +5.8% |
| 2022 | −2.7% | −1.9% | +0.4% | −4.8% | +1.4% | −6.1% | +3.4% | −3.6% | −7.1% | +4.9% | +8.8% | −0.1% |
| 2021 | — | — | +0.5% | +1.8% | +2.6% | −0.8% | +0.3% | +1.1% | −2.5% | +2.4% | −3.8% | +2.4% |
YMAR Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 8.11%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.88 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +5.80% (Dec 2023)
- Worst month: −3.64% (Aug 2023)
YMAR Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $1.4M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $121.0M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 1.01×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $15.6M | $0 | $15.6M |
| Apr 2026 | $12.5M | $1.4M | $11.1M |
| Mar 2026 | $82.4M | $62.3M | $20.1M |
| Feb 2026 | $2.8M | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| Jan 2026 | $0 | $19.2M | −$19.2M |
| Dec 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nov 2025 | $0 | $5.3M | −$5.3M |
| Oct 2025 | $0 | $19.8M | −$19.8M |
| Sep 2025 | $2.6M | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| Aug 2025 | $1.3M | $3.8M | −$2.5M |
| Jul 2025 | $0 | $5.1M | −$5.1M |
| Jun 2025 | $3.8M | $0 | $3.8M |
YMAR Assets Under Management
Net assets of FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $152.32M |
| 2026-02-28 | $101.07M |
| 2025-11-30 | $114.20M |
| 2025-08-31 | $134.81M |
| 2025-05-31 | $133.16M |
| 2025-02-28 | $103.32M |
| 2024-11-30 | $99.08M |
| 2024-08-31 | $99.69M |
| 2024-05-31 | $97.15M |
| 2024-02-29 | $56.41M |
| 2023-11-30 | $85.60M |
| 2023-08-31 | $59.54M |
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.