FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR) Analysis

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Quick Answer

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR) has a last stored price of $45.87, as of the Oct 5, 2026 trading session. It has a 0.85% expense ratio and $379M in assets under management.

In the stored portfolio snapshot, the largest sector allocation is Cash & Others at 100.0%.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis

ETF Overview

The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (the "Fund") is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the "Underlying ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.72% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from March 24, 2025 to March 20, 2026. FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March provides exposure to the multi-asset market. The portfolio is concentrated with 5 holdings.

Risk Metrics

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March holds only 5 positions, creating elevated concentration risk where poor performance from a few holdings can significantly impact returns. Heavy allocation to Cash & Others (100.0%) means sector-specific downturns could disproportionately affect performance. A beta of 0.42 indicates lower volatility relative to the broader market. The 0.85% expense ratio is above average and will reduce net returns over time.

Beta: 0.42

Expense Ratio

0.85%

How Is the Fund Allocated?

Sector	Weight
Cash & Others	100.0%

Country	Weight
Other	100.0%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

State Street Income Allocation ETF (INKM) — 0.50% expense ratio
FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR) — 0.95% expense ratio
iShares LifePath Retirement ETF (IRTR) — 0.08% expense ratio
JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF (JFLI) — 0.35% expense ratio
FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF (HYTI) — 0.65% expense ratio
FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (GJUN) — 0.85% expense ratio
FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September (QSPT) — 0.90% expense ratio
FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (SNOV) — 0.90% expense ratio

FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (EIPI) (Sector Equity) — 1.11% expense ratio
First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund (FEP) (International Equity) — 0.80% expense ratio
First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) (International Equity) — 0.80% expense ratio
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund (FDT) (International Equity) — 0.80% expense ratio
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (RFEM) (International Equity) — 0.99% expense ratio

Questions & Answers

What is FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR)?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR) is an exchange-traded fund. In the stored fund data, it holds 5 positions, has its largest sector allocation in Cash & Others (100.0%) and charges a 0.85% expense ratio.

What is the expense ratio for DMAR?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March has an expense ratio of 0.85%, which is considered higher than average for multi-asset ETFs. This means for every $10,000 invested, annual fees would be approximately $85.

Lower expense ratios generally lead to better long-term returns, all else being equal.

How long has DMAR been around?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March was launched in 2021, making it 5 years old. It has several years of operating history for investors to evaluate.

What is the current NAV of DMAR?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March has a net asset value (NAV) of approximately $42.09 per share. The NAV represents the per-share value of the fund's underlying assets minus liabilities.

Market price may differ slightly from NAV due to supply and demand dynamics during trading hours.

Is DMAR a good investment?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March is a multi-asset ETF with $379M in assets and 5 holdings.

Equity ETFs are subject to market risk and can experience significant short-term volatility, though they have historically provided strong long-term returns for patient investors. Whether it is suitable depends on your investment goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Consider consulting a financial advisor for personalized guidance.

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