# YMAR (FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March)

First Trust · Buffer ETFs · data as of Sep 11, 2026

As of Sep 11, 2026, YMAR sits between its buffer and its cap, with EFA up 14.0% since the period began.

## Key facts

- YMAR, can still gain: 5.6%, as of Sep 11, 2026.
- YMAR, fall before the buffer: 9.0%, as of Sep 11, 2026.
- YMAR, protection left, index points: 15.0%, as of Sep 11, 2026.
- YMAR, days to reset: 189, as of Sep 11, 2026.
- YMAR, net assets: $164m (issuer page, as of Sep 11, 2026).
- YMAR, expense ratio: 0.90% (issuer page, Sep 11, 2026).

## YMAR over each window to Sep 11, 2026

| Window | Total return | EFA | Gap to EFA |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months | +2.6% | +3.2% | −0.6 pts |
| 6 months | +7.4% | +12.5% | −5.1 pts |
| 1 year | +11.8% | +18.2% | −6.4 pts |
| 3 years | +40.8% | +65.5% | −24.8 pts |

## Every published field

| Field | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reference index | EFA | ETFIQ |
| Buffer | 15% | ETFIQ |
| Outcome period | Mar 23, 2026 to Mar 19, 2027 | ETFIQ |
| Starting cap | +15.8% | ETFIQ |
| EFA return since period start | +14.0% | ETFIQ |
| Fund return since period start | +8.9% | ETFIQ |
| Net assets | $164m | issuer page, as of Sep 11, 2026 |
| Band state today | Open | ETFIQ |
| Can still gain | 5.6% | issuer, fund price |
| Fall before buffer | 9.0% | issuer, fund price |
| Fall to the buffer in index terms | 12.3% | ETFIQ |
| Protection left in index points | 15.0% of 15.0% | ETFIQ |
| Days left in period | 189 | ETFIQ |
| Expense ratio | 0.90% | issuer page, Sep 11, 2026 |

## Questions

### How much can YMAR still gain?

About 5.6% from its price on Sep 11, 2026, before it reaches its cap, by the issuer's published figure. The cap for the period was set at +15.8%.

### How far can YMAR fall before the buffer helps?

9.0% in fund-price terms on Sep 11, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms EFA can fall 12.3% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.

### How much of the YMAR buffer is left?

15.0% of the 15.0% buffer sat below the EFA level on Sep 11, 2026. That is an ETFIQ calculation in index points, on one definition for every issuer.

### When does YMAR reset?

The outcome period ends on Mar 19, 2027, 189 days from the data on Sep 11, 2026. A new cap is set the next day and the buffer starts again.

### What does YMAR cost?

The prospectus expense ratio is 0.90% a year.


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