FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About BUFS

What does BUFS invest in?

The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with small cap equity market exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of four FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETFs (the "Underlying ETFs"). The fund is non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of BUFS?

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

How big is BUFS?

FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFS) manages $190.2M 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 BUFS actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was BUFS launched?

FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFS) launched in May 2024 and is managed by First Trust.

How has BUFS performed?

BUFS'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.