- What does FOCT invest in?
- The FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (the "Fund") is designed to offer investors returns that align with the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the "Underlying ETF") during the period from October 20, 2025, to October 16, 2026. This objective includes a maximum potential gain of 15.09% and protection against the initial 10% of losses experienced by the Underlying ETF. All stated returns, caps, and buffers are calculated before the deduction of fees and expenses.
- What is the expense ratio of FOCT?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (FOCT) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is FOCT?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (FOCT) manages $1.16B 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 FOCT actively managed or an index fund?
- FOCT's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was FOCT launched?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (FOCT) launched in October 2020 and is managed by First Trust.
- How has FOCT performed?
- FOCT'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.
