FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November

Frequently Asked Questions About FNOV

What does FNOV invest in?

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors LP. It is co-managed by Vest Financial, LLC. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests through derivatives in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It uses derivatives such as FLexible EXchange Options that reference the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust to create its portfolio. The fund invests in growth and value stocks of large-cap companies. First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November was formed on November 15, 2019 and is domiciled in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of FNOV?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (FNOV) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FNOV?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (FNOV) manages $1.26B 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 FNOV actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FNOV launched?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (FNOV) launched in November 2019 and is managed by First Trust.

How has FNOV performed?

FNOV'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.