- What does BUFZ invest in?
- The FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ) aims to generate capital growth for investors. It achieves this by providing access to the performance of major U.S. stock companies, while also striving to reduce the impact of market downturns. This is accomplished through a strategically organized, staggered portfolio made up of various FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETFs.
- What is the expense ratio of BUFZ?
- FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ) charges an expense ratio of 0.95%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is BUFZ?
- FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ) manages $1.01B 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 BUFZ actively managed or an index fund?
- BUFZ's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was BUFZ launched?
- FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ) launched in October 2023 and is managed by First Trust.
- How has BUFZ performed?
- BUFZ'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.
