# FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: First Trust · Asset class: Multi-Asset
- Strategy: Buffered · Inception: 2022-06-15

The FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) primarily aims to achieve capital growth for investors. It endeavors to accomplish this by offering exposure to prominent large-cap equities while simultaneously seeking to curb potential losses. The Fund implements this strategy through a laddered portfolio consisting of four specific FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETFs, referred to as the "Underlying ETFs." Under typical market conditions, BUFQ commits substantially all of its holdings to these Underlying ETFs. Each Underlying ETF is designed to track the price movements of the Invesco QQQ TrustSM,...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $39.64 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| Assets Under Management | $1.69B |
| NAV | $39.60 |
| Holdings Count | 4 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share |
| Distribution Frequency | — |
| 52-Week Range | $34.25 – $41.15 |
| Beta | 0.61 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does BUFQ invest in?

The FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) primarily aims to achieve capital growth for investors. It endeavors to accomplish this by offering exposure to prominent large-cap equities while simultaneously seeking to curb potential losses. The Fund implements this strategy through a laddered portfolio consisting of four specific FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETFs, referred to as the "Underlying ETFs." Under typical market conditions, BUFQ commits substantially all of its holdings to these Underlying ETFs. Each Underlying ETF is designed to track the price movements of the Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1 ("QQQ"), up to a predefined maximum return, and to provide a cushion against the initial 10% of QQQ's declines over a specific one-year period. It's important to note that these returns and buffers are stated before any fees, expenses, or taxes. Crucially, unlike its constituents, the Fund itself does not employ a direct target outcome strategy, nor does it offer any explicit loss protection of its own. The buffer mechanism is solely a characteristic of the Underlying ETFs. Therefore, comprehending the strategies and associated risks of these underlying investments is vital to understanding the Fund's overall operation.

### What is the expense ratio of BUFQ?

FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) charges an expense ratio of 0.10%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is BUFQ?

FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) manages $1.69B 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 BUFQ actively managed or an index fund?

BUFQ's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was BUFQ launched?

FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) launched in June 2022 and is managed by First Trust.

### How has BUFQ performed?

BUFQ'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 BUFQ pay a dividend?

FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) 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 BUFQ pay dividends?

FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer 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 BUFQ's dividend yield?

BUFQ's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is BUFQ's next ex-dividend date?

BUFQ 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 BUFQ's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.10% 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 BUFQ charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BUFQ'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 BUFQ cost more than a fund like VOO?

BUFQ's strategy (current expense ratio 0.10%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where BUFQ sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to BUFQ?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BUFQ (0.10%) 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/bufq
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufq/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufq/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufq/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bufq/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.