QMAR FT Vest Growth-100 Buffer ETF - March
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FT Vest Growth-100 Buffer ETF - March (QMAR) ETF
No description available.
- Exchange
- BATS
- Inception
- 2021-03-19
- Has Options
- No
- Expense ratio
- 0.90% prospectus, filed Mar 23, 2026
- Assets
- $616M issuer-reported, Oct 20, 2026
- Trailing yield
- —
- Average daily volume
- $266K 30 sessions
- Holdings
- 5 top 10 are 108.4%
- Listed
- Mar 19, 2021 Cboe BZX
- Net asset value
- $38.26 issuer, Oct 20, 2026
- Reference asset
- QQQ period ends Mar 19, 2027 (148 days)
- Cap, full period
- 20.9% before fees
- Buffer, full period
- 10.0% first losses absorbed
- Reference since start
- +24.6% $725.20 on Oct 21, 2026
- Upside left to the cap
- 0.0% for a buyer today
- Drop before the buffer starts
- 19.7% unprotected from here
Moves with. US large-cap stocks (58% of its variance, beta 0.37); Value over growth (18% of its variance, beta -0.11); Emerging markets over US (6% of its variance, beta 0.05). These factors explain 83% of its daily moves over the last year.
Stated objective. The investment objective of the FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF March (the Fund ) is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Invesco QQQ Trust SM , Series 1 (the Underlying ETF ), up to a predetermined upside cap of 20.86% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from March 23, 2026 through March 19, 2027. (from the fund's prospectus)
- May 2026
- +$13M latest reported month
- Latest 3 months
- +$33M +6.0% of assets
- Latest 12 months
- +$24M +4.3% of assets
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| Month | Net flow |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | +$13M |
| Apr 2026 | +$12M |
| Mar 2026 | +$8.3M |
| Feb 2026 | −$1.6M |
| Jan 2026 | +$3.3M |
| Dec 2025 | +$5.0M |
| Nov 2025 | +$9.6M |
| Oct 2025 | −$4.8M |
| Sep 2025 | −$19M |
| Aug 2025 | +$4.7M |
| Jul 2025 | −$12M |
| Jun 2025 | +$6.1M |
Net creations and redemptions from the fund's SEC filings, which become public about 60 days after each quarter. Every month since 63 months ago
| Fund | Overlap | Fee | Assets | 1Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFRFT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | — | 0.95% | $10.9B | +12.7% | compare |
| BALTInnovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | — | 0.69% | $3.2B | +6.7% | compare |
| BUFDFT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | — | 0.95% | $2.2B | +10.4% | compare |
| BUFQFT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | — | 1.00% | $1.7B | +14.8% | compare |
| FJANFT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | — | 0.85% | $1.5B | +13.4% | compare |
The largest other funds in the Buffer category.
- Authorized participants
- 5 active of 22 with agreements; top 3 did 99%
- Created · redeemed
- $454M · $468M over the fiscal year
- Redemptions in kind
- 0% creations 0% in kind
- Creation unit
- 50,000 shares
- Securities lending
- authorized, none lent
- Diversification status
- Non-diversified may concentrate in fewer issuers
From the fund's annual census filing with the SEC. In-kind redemptions are what let an ETF shed appreciated securities without realising gains.
| Symbol | Name | Weight % | Asset Class | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2027-03-19 Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 C 5.81 | 107.28% | Derivative | — |
| — | 2027-03-19 Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 P 582.05 | 1.11% | Derivative | — |
| — | US Dollar | 0.56% | Cash/Money Market | — |
| — | 2027-03-19 Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 P 523.84 | -0.60% | Derivative | — |
| — | 2027-03-19 Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 C 703.47 | -8.34% | Derivative | — |
| Category | Weight | Value | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derivative (equity) | 99.13% | $553.1M | 16 |
| Short-term investment | 0.94% | $5.3M | 1 |
| Month | '21 | '22 | '23 | '24 | '25 | '26 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -- | -2.21% | 9.56% | 1.09% | 2.01% | 0.67% | 2.22% |
| Feb | -- | -1.94% | -1.14% | 0.43% | -0.40% | 0.39% | -0.53% |
| Mar | 0.40% | 4.49% | 7.90% | 1.90% | -4.46% | 0.77% | 1.83% |
| Apr | 2.25% | -8.86% | 0.78% | -2.73% | 0.42% | 7.22% | -0.15% |
| May | 0.53% | -1.94% | 3.85% | 5.05% | 4.89% | 2.78% | 2.53% |
| Jun | 2.99% | -6.16% | 2.72% | 3.44% | 2.85% | -0.39% | 0.91% |
| Jul | 0.97% | 8.32% | 1.70% | -1.00% | 1.63% | -0.59% | 1.84% |
| Aug | 1.64% | -3.17% | 0.00% | 2.90% | 1.67% | 1.94% | 0.83% |
| Sep | -1.73% | -7.11% | -1.64% | 3.97% | 1.95% | 1.83% | -0.46% |
| Oct | 2.69% | 1.29% | -0.68% | 0.74% | 0.59% | -0.60%* | 0.67% |
| Nov | -0.27% | 5.34% | 4.14% | 3.40% | 0.34% | -- | 2.59% |
| Dec | 1.37% | -6.78% | 1.59% | -0.03% | 1.11% | -- | -0.55% |
| Total | 11.28% | -18.57% | 32.06% | 20.60% | 13.05% | 14.67% | 12.18% |
Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.
- SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
- EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
- MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
- ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
- +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
- RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
- Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
- Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.
Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.
- Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
- OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
- Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
- ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
- HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.
Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →
Trend Indicators
Momentum Oscillators
Volume & Volatility
Data Summary
LLM Stock Analysis Report: QMAR
Executive Summary
Overall Assessment: NEUTRAL (Confidence Level: 6/10)
Key Drivers:
- Technical indicators suggest a neutral trend, with no clear bullish or bearish signals
- Low volatility and moderate correlation with the market indicate a stable trading environment
- No recent news headlines available to influence sentiment
Primary Risks:
- Limited upside potential due to stagnant technical trends
- Potential for increased volatility if news breaks or earnings surprise
Investment Thesis: QMAR appears to be in a consolidative phase, with no clear catalyst driving the stock price. As such, it may not be an attractive opportunity for aggressive investors seeking strong returns.
Recent News Sentiment Impact: None, due to lack of recent news headlines.
Technical Analysis
Trend Direction: Neutral (Short-term), Neutral (Medium-term), Bearish (Long-term)
Support/Resistance Levels:
- Short-term support: $37.15 (lower Bollinger Band)
- Medium-term resistance: $38.02 (upper Bollinger Band)
- Long-term support: $34.94 (SMA 200)
Momentum Signals:
- RSI: Neutral (64.08), no overbought or oversold conditions
- MACD: Bullish (0.17 / Signal: -0.00 / Histogram: 0.18)
- Bollinger Bands: Neutral, with price trending within the middle band
Volume Analysis:
- Volume SMA 20: 9227.35, indicating moderate trading activity
- OBV: 3185482.83, suggesting a neutral sentiment
- Volume Rate of Change: 154.21%, indicating increasing volume participation
News & Sentiment Analysis
Recent Headlines Summary: None available
Sentiment Assessment: Neutral (no recent news headlines to influence sentiment)
Catalyst Identification: No upcoming events or earnings releases to drive the stock price.
Market Narrative: The lack of recent news and stagnant technical trends suggest a consolidative environment, with no clear catalyst driving the stock price.
Risk & Volatility Assessment
Beta Interpretation: Low risk relative to market (beta 0.48)
Volatility Regime: Low volatility - stock moves less than market
Options Market Signals:
- IV Premium vs HV30: N/A (positive = implied richer than realized), indicating a neutral sentiment
- Put/call ratios: No unusual activity detected
Downside Protection: Support levels at $37.15 and $34.94 may provide some downside protection.
Market Context & Positioning
Sector Performance: QMAR is positioned within the broader market, with no clear sector leadership or lagging.
Institutional Activity: Moderate trading activity detected, with no unusual institutional interest signals.
Correlation Analysis: Low correlation (0.88) suggests a stable trading environment.
Relative Valuation: Position within trading range, with no clear value or growth opportunities.
Key Levels & Action Items
Critical Price Levels:
- Support: $37.15 (lower Bollinger Band)
- Resistance: $38.02 (upper Bollinger Band)
Breakout/Breakdown Levels:
- Breakout above $38.02 could signal a new uptrend
- Breakdown below $34.94 could indicate a bearish trend
Time-Sensitive Catalysts: None available
Risk Management: Stop-loss levels at $36.85 and position sizing considerations may be necessary to manage risk.
By analyzing the technical indicators, news sentiment, and market context, we can conclude that QMAR is in a consolidative phase with limited upside potential. The lack of recent news headlines and stagnant technical trends suggest a stable trading environment, but also limit the stock's ability to move significantly higher.
QMAR Options Activity & IV Rank
Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →
score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.
RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.
- RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
- MACD crossover + histogram trend
- Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
- Stochastic %K <20 / >80
- Williams %R <−80 / >−20
- Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
- Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
- BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
- IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
- IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
- Min open interest across all legs
- OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05
score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →
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Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol pointsHow much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.
- Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
- Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
- Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
- Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each sideWhich side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.
- Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
- Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
- Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
- Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:
- High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
- Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
- Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility surface.
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility smile.
Risk Metrics
Analysis Details
Data Points: 251
Period: 252 trading days
Low volatility - stock moves less than market
QMAR Institutional Ownership (13F)
Latest filings — 2026-09-30Institutional managers with $100M+ AUM file Form 13F-HR quarterly, due 45 days after quarter end. Holdings are reported gross at quarter-end market value — they are a snapshot, not a real-time position.
- Shares — long equity positions in this name, aggregated across share classes.
- Calls / Puts — notional value of long call / put exposure where this ticker is the underlying.
- % of Float — holder's reported shares divided by the latest diluted shares outstanding. Sums above 100% indicate large custodian / prime broker positions where the same shares are reported by multiple filers.
- Custodian badge — filers with more than 5,000 holdings are typically broker-dealers / custodians reporting customer-held shares, not active managers.
Each filer is counted once at its latest 13F-HR filing. New filings are ingested on a weekly cadence.
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