FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – November (NOVM) Performance
NOVM total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +4.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +6.3% total return
- Since first price
- +12.8% since 2024
NOVM trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | NOVM total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | +0.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.7% | +1.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.3% | +3.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +4.6% | +4.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +6.3% | +6.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionNov 18, 2024 | +12.8% | +12.8% | — | — | — |
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: NOVM vs SPY
From Nov 18, 2024: NOVM grew to $11,277, SPY to $13,220.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
NOVM returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+7.6%), worst 2025 (+7.6%). 2026 is year to date.
NOVM annual returns table
| Year | NOVM | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.6% | −1.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +7.6% | −3.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
NOVM risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +6.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 2.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.82 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.32 |
| Best month | +2.1% |
| Worst month | −1.3% |
| Best 12 months | +9.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.4% |
| Positive months | 82% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
NOVM rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 12 | +6.1% | +7.1% | +9.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
NOVM performance overview
FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – November (NOVM) returned +6.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 18, 2024 it has returned +12.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: NOVM chart. See the NOVM overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
NOVM performance FAQ
What is the NOVM return over the past year?
NOVM returned +6.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 6.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in NOVM be worth?
$10,000 invested in NOVM at its first recorded close on November 18, 2024 would be worth about $11,277 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is NOVM?
Over the past history NOVM had an annualized volatility of 2.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.82 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).