FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF… (YMAR) Performance
YMAR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +9.5% total return
- 5 years
- +6.6% a year
- Since first price
- +6.7% a year since 2021
YMAR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | YMAR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.8% | −0.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.0% | +1.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.1% | +3.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.0% | +7.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +9.5% | +9.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +45.8%+13.4%/yr | +45.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +37.4%+6.6%/yr | +37.4% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 22, 2021 | +43.7%+6.7%/yr | +43.7% | — | — | — |
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: YMAR vs SPY
From Mar 22, 2021: YMAR grew to $14,374, SPY to $20,831.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
YMAR returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2025 (+18.6%), worst 2022 (−8.5%). 2026 is year to date.
YMAR annual returns table
| Year | YMAR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.0% | −3.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +18.6% | −8.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +3.1% | −6.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +16.3% | −9.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −8.5% | −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.
YMAR largest drawdowns
Now 1.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | −22.6% | Sep 27, 2022 | Jun 15, 2023 | 6 months | 1.2 years |
| Sep 3, 2021 | −10.3% | Mar 7, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | 6 months | 7 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
YMAR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +12.6% | +7.1% | +6.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 6.9% | 10.4% | 10.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.13 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.04 | 0.55 | 0.59 |
| Best month | +5.9% | +8.8% | +8.8% |
| Worst month | −3.8% | −7.1% | −7.1% |
| Best 12 months | +19.3% | +22.0% | +22.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.1% | −19.0% | −19.0% |
| Positive months | 72% | 63% | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.33 | 0.52 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.59 | 0.78 | — |
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.
YMAR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 56 | −19.0% | +10.0% | +22.0% | 79% |
| 3-year (a year) | 32 | +3.2% | +10.0% | +16.4% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 8 | +6.4% | +6.7% | +7.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
YMAR performance overview
FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF… (YMAR) returned +9.5% over the past year and +6.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +6.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,374. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −22.6%, from Mar 23, 2022 to Sep 27, 2022, and it took 9 months to get back to the old high. YMAR finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+18.6%) and the worst 2022 (−8.5%). Volatility has been 10.1% a year.
Related: YMAR chart. See the YMAR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
YMAR performance FAQ
What is the YMAR return over the past year?
YMAR returned +9.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 9.5%.
What is the average annual return of YMAR?
YMAR has returned +6.6% a year over 5 years, +6.7% a year since March 22, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in YMAR be worth?
$10,000 invested in YMAR at its first recorded close on March 22, 2021 would be worth about $14,374 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for YMAR?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −8.5%. The best was 2025 at +18.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of YMAR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −22.6% between March 23, 2022 and September 27, 2022. It recovered to the old high on June 15, 2023, 9 months after the bottom.
How volatile is YMAR?
Over the past 3 years YMAR had an annualized volatility of 6.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.13 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).