# FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufg for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: First Trust · Asset class: Multi-Asset - Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2021-10-26 The FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (the "Fund") aims to generate capital appreciation for its investors. It achieves this by holding a collection of "Underlying ETFs." These Underlying ETFs are designed to track the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ("SPY"), offering potential returns up to a set maximum, or "cap." Simultaneously, they aim to shield investors from a predefined percentage of SPY's losses over a specific one-year duration. Typically, the Fund allocates nearly all its assets to these Underlying ETFs. Both the Fund and its Underlying ETFs are advised by Fi... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $29.94 | | Expense Ratio | 0.20% | | Assets Under Management | $335.0M | | NAV | $30.18 | | Holdings Count | 7 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | — | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share | | Distribution Frequency | — | | 52-Week Range | $26.25 – $30.31 | | Beta | 0.67 | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does BUFG invest in? The FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (the "Fund") aims to generate capital appreciation for its investors. It achieves this by holding a collection of "Underlying ETFs." These Underlying ETFs are designed to track the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ("SPY"), offering potential returns up to a set maximum, or "cap." Simultaneously, they aim to shield investors from a predefined percentage of SPY's losses over a specific one-year duration. Typically, the Fund allocates nearly all its assets to these Underlying ETFs. Both the Fund and its Underlying ETFs are advised by First Trust Advisors L.P. and sub-advised by Vest Financial LLC. SPY, which is sponsored by PDR Services, LLC, itself seeks to mirror the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index before expenses. It's important to note that, unlike the Underlying ETFs, the Fund itself does not employ a "defined outcome" strategy. Any buffer against losses originates solely from the Underlying ETFs, not from the Fund directly. Consequently, the Fund may not fully benefit from the loss protection offered by the Underlying ETF buffers. Its overall upside potential is restricted, as its returns are tied to and capped by the maximum returns of those Underlying ETFs. ### What is the expense ratio of BUFG? FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG) charges an expense ratio of 0.20%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is BUFG? FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG) manages $335.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is BUFG actively managed or an index fund? BUFG is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (BUFG's is 0.20%) because there's no security selection cost. ### When was BUFG launched? FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG) launched in October 2021 and is managed by First Trust. ### How has BUFG performed? BUFG's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does BUFG pay a dividend? FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BUFG pay dividends? FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF pays dividends on its published schedule. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is BUFG's dividend yield? BUFG's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BUFG's next ex-dividend date? BUFG hasn't announced its next ex-date yet. Once declared it'll appear at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will BUFG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.20% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does BUFG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BUFG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does BUFG cost more than a fund like VOO? BUFG is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.20%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM). ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BUFG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BUFG (0.20%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufg - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufg/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufg/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufg/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufg/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.