- What are the top holdings of SQMX?
- A machine-readable holdings disclosure for FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF (SQMX) is not available from our data sources — fund families sometimes register portfolio filings under a sibling share class or outside the SEC's structured datasets. Rather than estimate, we leave the section blank; the issuer's website carries the authoritative portfolio list.
- What sectors does SQMX invest in?
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF (SQMX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is SQMX most exposed to?
- SQMX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is SQMX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows SQMX's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- What does SQMX invest in?
- SQMX utilizes a target outcome strategy with FLEX Options to provide a buffer against the first 12.44% of losses in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF over a three-month Target Outcome Period. In exchange for this protection, the fund sets an upside cap of at least 3%. The objective aims for the highest buffer possible while ensuring a minimum cap of 3%. Losses that exceed the buffer result in a direct one-to-one impact on the fund. To achieve the intended results, shares must be held throughout the entire period. At the end of each Target Outcome Period, the fund resets its cap and buffer levels according to current market conditions. It is important to note that the calculations for cap and buffer do not include the fund's expense ratio, which could diminish net returns. This strategy is designed to adapt quarterly, responding to market trends while seeking to balance risk and return.
