FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July

Frequently Asked Questions About GJUL

What does GJUL invest in?

The FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (also known as "the Fund") aims to generate investor returns (prior to fees and expenses) that closely follow the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (referred to as the "Underlying ETF"). These gains are limited by a predetermined maximum of 12.04%. Simultaneously, the Fund offers protection, before accounting for fees and expenses, against the initial 15% of any declines experienced by the Underlying ETF. This investment approach is valid for the timeframe extending from July 21, 2025, to July 17, 2026.

What is the expense ratio of GJUL?

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

How big is GJUL?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (GJUL) manages $410.7M 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 GJUL actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was GJUL launched?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (GJUL) launched in July 2023 and is managed by First Trust.

How has GJUL performed?

GJUL'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.