- What does DAPR invest in?
- The FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April seeks to replicate the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust. It aims to provide investors with upside participation in the underlying ETF's gains, limited to a maximum of 14.16%, while also offering protection against losses that occur within a range of -5% to -30%. These targets for returns and downside protection are calculated prior to fees and expenses, covering the investment period from April 21, 2025, to April 17, 2026.
- What is the expense ratio of DAPR?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is DAPR?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR) manages $307.5M 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 DAPR actively managed or an index fund?
- DAPR's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was DAPR launched?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR) launched in April 2021 and is managed by First Trust.
- How has DAPR performed?
- DAPR'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.
