FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March (TMAR) Performance
TMAR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.3% total return
- Since first price
- +28.6% since 2025
TMAR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TMAR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.0% | −5.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.0% | +1.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.1% | +2.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.1% | +12.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.3% | +14.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMar 24, 2025 | +28.6% | +28.6% | — | — | — |
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: TMAR vs SPY
From Mar 24, 2025: TMAR grew to $12,856, SPY to $13,458.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TMAR returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
TMAR annual returns table
| Year | TMAR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.1% | −6.4% | +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.
TMAR risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +22.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 2.24 |
| Sortino ratio | 9.63 |
| Best month | +7.9% |
| Worst month | −1.8% |
| Best 12 months | +29.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +20.0% |
| Positive months | 89% |
| 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.
TMAR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 8 | +14.0% | +22.3% | +29.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TMAR performance overview
FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March (TMAR) returned +14.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Mar 24, 2025 it has returned +28.6%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: TMAR chart. See the TMAR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TMAR performance FAQ
What is the TMAR return over the past year?
TMAR returned +14.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 14.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in TMAR be worth?
$10,000 invested in TMAR at its first recorded close on March 24, 2025 would be worth about $12,856 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is TMAR?
Over the past history TMAR had an annualized volatility of 7.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 2.24 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).