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

Frequently Asked Questions About GSEP

What does GSEP invest in?

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors LP. The fund 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 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 Moderate Buffer ETF - September was formed on September 15, 2023 and is domiciled in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of GSEP?

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

How big is GSEP?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (GSEP) manages $369.3M 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 GSEP actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was GSEP launched?

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

How has GSEP performed?

GSEP'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.