BufferLABS US Equity Dynamic Buffer ETF (BFLB) Performance
BFLB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +8.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +10.2% total return
- Since first price
- +10.2% since 2025
BFLB trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | BFLB total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.5% | −0.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.8% | +1.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.0% | +5.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +8.3% | +8.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +10.2% | +10.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 8, 2025 | +10.2% | +10.2% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: BFLB vs SPY
From Oct 8, 2025: BFLB grew to $11,022, SPY to $11,412.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BFLB returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
BFLB annual returns table
| Year | BFLB | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +8.3% | −5.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
BFLB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | +9.4% | +9.4% | +9.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BFLB performance overview
BufferLABS US Equity Dynamic Buffer ETF (BFLB) returned +10.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 8, 2025 it has returned +10.2%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: BFLB chart. See the BFLB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BFLB performance FAQ
What is the BFLB return over the past year?
BFLB returned +10.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in BFLB be worth?
$10,000 invested in BFLB at its first recorded close on October 8, 2025 would be worth about $11,022 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.