- What does GOCT invest in?
- The FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October aims to mirror the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust for its investors. During the period from October 20, 2025, to October 16, 2026, the fund seeks to provide returns up to a maximum gain of 12.14%, while also sheltering against the initial 15% of any losses suffered by the underlying ETF. These returns and loss protection are calculated before the deduction of any fees and expenses.
- What is the expense ratio of GOCT?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (GOCT) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is GOCT?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (GOCT) manages $262.9M 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 GOCT actively managed or an index fund?
- GOCT's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was GOCT launched?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (GOCT) launched in October 2023 and is managed by First Trust.
- How has GOCT performed?
- GOCT'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.
