FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF… (QCAP) Performance
QCAP total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.0% total return
- Since first price
- +25.9% since 2024
QCAP trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | QCAP total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.9% | −0.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.6% | +2.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.8% | +4.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.5% | +6.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.0% | +8.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionApr 22, 2024 | +25.9% | +25.9% | — | — | — |
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: QCAP vs SPY
From Apr 22, 2024: QCAP grew to $12,591, SPY to $15,657.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
QCAP returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+7.1%), worst 2025 (+7.1%). 2026 is year to date.
QCAP annual returns table
| Year | QCAP | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.5% | −2.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +7.1% | −9.2% | +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.
QCAP risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +10.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.49 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.04 |
| Best month | +2.8% |
| Worst month | −1.5% |
| Best 12 months | +12.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.6% |
| Positive months | 83% |
| 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.
QCAP rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 19 | +6.6% | +8.0% | +12.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
QCAP performance overview
FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF… (QCAP) returned +8.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Apr 22, 2024 it has returned +25.9%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: QCAP chart. See the QCAP overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
QCAP performance FAQ
What is the QCAP return over the past year?
QCAP returned +8.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in QCAP be worth?
$10,000 invested in QCAP at its first recorded close on April 22, 2024 would be worth about $12,591 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is QCAP?
Over the past history QCAP had an annualized volatility of 3.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.49 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).