(YMAR) First Trust Exchange-Traded - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: BATS • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • • Defined Outcome

YMAR: Options, Equity, Index

The First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - March (BATS: YMAR) is a defined outcome ETF designed to provide exposure to international equities with a buffer against potential losses. Under normal market conditions, the fund allocates substantially all its assets to FLEX Options, which are tailored equity or index option contracts. These options are pegged to the performance of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, a widely followed benchmark for international developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada. FLEX Options are exchange-traded and offer customization in terms of strike prices, styles, and expiration dates, allowing the fund to implement its specific investment strategy. The ETF is non-diversified, meaning it can concentrate its holdings in a limited number of securities or strategies.

From a technical perspective, YMAR has shown muted volatility with an Average True Range (ATR) of 0.19, indicating relatively stable price movements. Its short-term and long-term moving averages (SMA 20: 23.72, SMA 50: 23.28, SMA 200: 23.43) suggest a sideways trend with slight bearish undertones. The funds average trading volume of 11,177 shares over the past 20 days reflects limited liquidity, which may impact market entry and exit efficiency. As of the latest data, the ETF is trading at 24.02, slightly above its 200-day moving average, signaling potential support at current levels.

From a fundamental standpoint, YMAR manages assets under management (AUM) of $103.13 million, a modest size that allows for nimble portfolio adjustments. The funds focus on buffering international equity exposure aligns with risk-conscious investors seeking partial downside protection in volatile markets. Its underlying exposure to the MSCI EAFE ETF ensures diversification across developed international markets, though the use of FLEX Options introduces complexity in tracking the underlying index performance.

Based on the provided technical and fundamental data, here is a 3-month forecast: The funds price is expected to remain range-bound between 23.50 and 24.50, as indicated by the tight clustering of its moving averages and low ATR of 0.19. The relatively low average volume of 11,177 shares may lead to limited price movement, suggesting a stable but uneventful trading period ahead. The funds AUM of $103.13 million reflects moderate investor interest in its defined outcome strategy. With international equities facing macroeconomic headwinds, the ETFs buffering mechanism may attract risk-averse investors, potentially stabilizing its asset base over the next quarter.

Additional Sources for YMAR ETF

YMAR ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 105m
Category Defined Outcome
TER 0.90%
IPO / Inception 2021-03-19

YMAR ETF Ratings

Growth 5y 36.4%
Fundamental -
Dividend 0.0%
Rel. Strength Industry -4.69
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 22.70 USD
Fair Price DCF -

YMAR Dividends

No Dividends Paid

YMAR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 87.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 28.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 65.3%
CAGR 5y 4.89%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.22
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.81
Alpha -0.79
Beta 0.32
Volatility 15.31%
Current Volume 27.1k
Average Volume 20d 13k
What is the price of YMAR stocks?
As of March 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 24.32 with a total of 27,146 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.69%, over one month by +1.87%, over three months by +5.14% and over the past year by +5.51%.
Is First Trust Exchange-Traded a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, First Trust Exchange-Traded (BATS:YMAR) is currently (March 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 36.41 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of YMAR as of March 2025 is 22.70. This means that YMAR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.66%.
Is YMAR a buy, sell or hold?
First Trust Exchange-Traded has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for YMAR stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, YMAR First Trust Exchange-Traded will be worth about 24.9 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 24.32. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.18%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 24.9 2.2%