FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October

Frequently Asked Questions About XOCT

What does XOCT invest in?

The FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (the "Fund") aims to provide investors with amplified returns and a degree of downside protection. Specifically, its objective is to generate approximately double any positive price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the "Underlying ETF"), before accounting for fees and expenses, up to a maximum potential gain of 10.26%. Simultaneously, the Fund offers a protective buffer, also before fees and expenses, designed to absorb the initial 15% of any losses experienced by the Underlying ETF. This strategy is in effect for the period spanning October 20, 2025, through October 16, 2026.

What is the expense ratio of XOCT?

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

How big is XOCT?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (XOCT) manages $71.5M 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 XOCT actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was XOCT launched?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (XOCT) launched in October 2023 and is managed by First Trust.

How has XOCT performed?

XOCT'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.