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MAYM vs PMSE

FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - May

MAYMDCboe

PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - September

PMSEBCboe

Overlap

Expense ratio

PMSE −0.35pt a year

MAYM0.85%PMSE0.50%

Avg volume · 30D

PMSE 1.6×the volume

MAYM1.64KPMSE2.61K

MAYM vs PMSE Performance

Oct 31, 2025 – Oct 30, 2026

+4.3%MAYM+5.2%PMSE

Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. MAYM +4.3%. PMSE +5.2%. Use the arrow keys to read each point.0%1%2%3%Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Expense ratio
MAYM 0.85%
PMSE 0.50%, better
Fund size
MAYM $39M
PMSE $8M
1Y total return
MAYM +4.3%
PMSE +5.2%, better
Holdings
MAYM 3
PMSE 4
Avg volume (30D)
MAYM 1.64K sh
PMSE 2.61K sh, better
NAV per share
MAYM $33.34
PMSE $26.80
52W range

ETF.net Grade

MAYM: Cost 21, Risk 36, Mission not scored, Tradability 70, Holdings not scored, Durability 64. PMSE: Cost 76, Risk 45, Mission not scored, Tradability 37, Holdings not scored, Durability 24.
Pillar letters and Scores for MAYM, PMSE, with each pillar’s weight
PillarMAYMPMSE
Cost30% weightF21A76Higher
Mission25% weightNot scoredNot scored
Risk15% weightD36C45Higher
Tradability15% weightA70HigherD37
Holdings10% weightNot scoredNot scored
Durability5% weightB64HigherF24

Rank among S&P 500 Max Buffer funds

How we build Categories ›
Same Category. Both funds are graded against the same funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

Same Category. MAYM and PMSE are both graded against the same 20 S&P 500 Max Buffer funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

S&P 500 Max Buffer⁠

Category · 20 funds
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PMSE ranks 2nd and MAYM 17th of 20 funds in the S&P 500 Max Buffer Category.

  1. Rank 1BPMDEPGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - DecemberScore 63
  2. Rank 2BPMJLPGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - JulyScore 56
  3. Rank 2BPMSEPGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - SeptemberScore 56
  4. Rank 4BPMJNPGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - JuneScore 55
  5. Rank 17DJULMFT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - JulyScore 39
  6. Rank 17DMAYMFT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - MayScore 39
  7. Rank 19DJANMFT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - JanuaryScore 36

MAYM vs PMSE Holdings

How we measure overlap

Each holding counts at its smaller weight in the two funds, summed over the full Holdings. Sector, country and asset class use the same rule on each fund’s split. Cash, FX and derivative lines stay out of the counts. Two bond funds get no overlap figure.

MAYM vs PMSE Cost

Overpaying MAYM vs PMSE

$6,220

On $10,000 over 30 years. 7% growth a year before fees, expense ratio only.

  • MAYM 0.85%

    $16,199

  • PMSE 0.50%

    $9,979

$10,000
30 years

Cost over time

  • MAYM 0.85%
  • PMSE 0.50%
  • Overpaying
One line per fund, from year 0 to year 30. Use the arrow keys to read each point.$0$5K$10K$15K$20K051015202530MAYM $16,199PMSE $9,979

Year by year

YearMAYMPMSEOverpaying
10$1,508$900$608
20$5,706$3,460$2,246
30$16,199$9,979$6,220

Expense ratio

  • 0.85%MAYM
  • 0.50%PMSE, cheaper
  • Middle half of S&P 500 Max Buffer funds
  • Median 0.52%

PMSE cheapest of 20 funds

MAYM 12th cheapest of 20 funds

MAYM vs PMSE Dividends

Last 12 months to Oct 30, 2026
Payout (12M)
MAYM None
PMSE None

Distribution history

MAYMAll MAYM payments⁠

No distribution history available.

PMSEAll PMSE payments⁠

No distribution history available.

MAYM vs PMSE Risk

Fall from peak · 5 years

This chart needs five years of history for both funds.

Risk facts

VolatilityStd dev, 3 years
MAYM 1.5%since Jun 2025PMSE 2.2%since Oct 2025
Return per unit of riskSharpe ratio, 3 years
MAYM 0.86since Jun 2025PMSE 0.55since Oct 2025
Worst fallMax drawdown, 5 years
MAYM −1.2%since May 2025PMSE −1.4%since Sep 2025
Market sensitivityBeta, 5 years
MAYM 0.12PMSE 0.16

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