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

Frequently Asked Questions About GMAR

What does GMAR invest in?

The FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (referred to as "the Fund") is designed to offer investors returns that mirror the price movements of its "Underlying ETF," the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust. This objective, applicable from March 24, 2025, to March 20, 2026, includes a downside buffer that protects against the first 15% of any losses incurred by the Underlying ETF. Conversely, potential gains are capped at a predefined upside limit of 12.20%. All these performance metrics are considered prior to the deduction of fees and expenses.

What is the expense ratio of GMAR?

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

How big is GMAR?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (GMAR) manages $395.5M 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 GMAR actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was GMAR launched?

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

How has GMAR performed?

GMAR'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.