FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September (QSPT) Performance
QSPT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.4% total return
- 5 years
- +11.9% a year
- Since first price
- +12.0% a year since 2021
QSPT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | QSPT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.3% | −2.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.4% | +3.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.7% | +7.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.2% | +12.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.4% | +13.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +64.5%+18.0%/yr | +64.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +75.5%+11.9%/yr | +75.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 20, 2021 | +77.7%+12.0%/yr | +77.7% | — | — | — |
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: QSPT vs SPY
From Sep 20, 2021: QSPT grew to $17,772, SPY to $18,721.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
QSPT returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+43.1%), worst 2022 (−20.4%). 2026 is year to date.
QSPT annual returns table
| Year | QSPT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.2% | −7.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +14.6% | −15.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +16.1% | −4.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +43.1% | −5.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −20.4% | −22.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
QSPT largest drawdowns
Now 4.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2021 | −22.6% | Oct 14, 2022 | Jun 13, 2023 | 10 months | 1.5 years |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −15.4% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | 48 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
QSPT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.0% | +13.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.44 | 0.73 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.42 | 1.17 |
| Best month | +9.4% | +10.7% |
| Worst month | −4.4% | −9.1% |
| Best 12 months | +25.3% | +43.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.2% | −20.4% |
| Positive months | 75% | 68% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.71 | 0.78 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.93 | 0.91 |
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.
QSPT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 50 | −20.4% | +16.1% | +43.1% | 86% |
| 3-year (a year) | 26 | +9.0% | +17.6% | +23.9% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 2 | +11.5% | +12.3% | +13.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
QSPT performance overview
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September (QSPT) returned +13.4% over the past year and +11.9% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +12.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,772. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −22.6%, from Dec 27, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. QSPT finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+43.1%) and the worst 2022 (−20.4%). Volatility has been 13.5% a year.
Related: QSPT chart. See the QSPT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
QSPT performance FAQ
What is the QSPT return over the past year?
QSPT returned +13.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.4%.
What is the average annual return of QSPT?
QSPT has returned +11.9% a year over 5 years, +12.0% a year since September 20, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in QSPT be worth?
$10,000 invested in QSPT at its first recorded close on September 20, 2021 would be worth about $17,772 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for QSPT?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −20.4%. The best was 2023 at +43.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of QSPT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −22.6% between December 27, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It recovered to the old high on June 13, 2023, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is QSPT?
Over the past 3 years QSPT had an annualized volatility of 9.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.44 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).