YSEP Performance — FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September
Data updated: 2026-09-21
YSEP returned +5.11% year to date and +14.42% over one year to May 2026. The annualised 3-year return is +12.37%. The fund trailed its International Blend category average: $100 invested three years ago grew to $142, against $169 for the category, and to $114 over one year, against $122. Volatility over the past three years was 8.82% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $4.2M, and assets reached $124.48M.
YSEP Growth of $100
What $100 invested in FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the International Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | YSEP | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $114 | $122 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $142 | $169 |
| Since data start (Sep 2021 – May 2026) | $137 | $146 |
YSEP Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +5.11% |
| 1 year | +14.42% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +12.37% |
YSEP Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +5.11% |
| 2025 | +19.78% |
| 2024 | +4.38% |
| 2023 | +15.98% |
| 2022 | −9.93% |
| 2021 (Sep–Dec) | −0.15% |
YSEP 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 | +2.3% | +1.9% | −4.1% | +3.6% | +1.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +2.8% | +1.4% | +0.3% | +1.8% | +3.3% | +1.9% | −1.4% | +3.7% | +2.1% | −0.1% | +1.0% | +1.4% |
| 2024 | −0.5% | +1.5% | +2.6% | −2.4% | +4.3% | −1.2% | +1.9% | +3.3% | −0.1% | −3.0% | −1.8% | +0.1% |
| 2023 | +6.5% | −1.4% | +2.3% | +2.1% | −2.1% | +3.2% | +2.4% | −2.7% | −3.5% | −2.7% | +6.3% | +5.2% |
| 2022 | −2.5% | −2.3% | +0.4% | −3.9% | +2.0% | −7.0% | +4.5% | −5.4% | −7.6% | +4.0% | +8.9% | −0.2% |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | −1.2% | +2.1% | −3.4% | +2.5% |
YSEP Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 8.82%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.89 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +6.34% (Nov 2023)
- Worst month: −4.09% (Mar 2026)
YSEP Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $4.2M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $148.3M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 1.03×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1.4M | $4.1M | −$2.7M |
| Apr 2026 | $6.7M | $4.0M | $2.7M |
| Mar 2026 | $2.6M | $6.6M | −$3.9M |
| Feb 2026 | $5.4M | $2.7M | $2.7M |
| Jan 2026 | $1.3M | $15.8M | −$14.5M |
| Dec 2025 | $1.3M | $0 | $1.3M |
| Nov 2025 | $10.2M | $0 | $10.2M |
| Oct 2025 | $12.8M | $0 | $12.8M |
| Sep 2025 | $106.6M | $96.3M | $10.3M |
| Aug 2025 | $0 | $2.5M | −$2.5M |
| Jul 2025 | $0 | $7.3M | −$7.3M |
| Jun 2025 | $0 | $4.8M | −$4.8M |
YSEP Assets Under Management
Net assets of FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $124.48M |
| 2026-02-28 | $127.53M |
| 2025-11-30 | $130.86M |
| 2025-08-31 | $94.66M |
| 2025-05-31 | $105.18M |
| 2025-02-28 | $84.98M |
| 2024-11-30 | $55.37M |
| 2024-08-31 | $34.25M |
| 2024-05-31 | $35.12M |
| 2024-02-29 | $35.72M |
| 2023-11-30 | $32.65M |
| 2023-08-31 | $23.78M |
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.