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BUFHvsSPBUETF Comparison

ETF 1
BUFH

FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.3%
VS
ETF 2
SPBU

AllianzIM Buffer15 Uncapped Allocation ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.3%

FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF (BUFH) and AllianzIM Buffer15 Uncapped Allocation ETF (SPBU) have similar underlying exposures to countries and sectors. They also belong to the same industry segment: Options Strategies. BUFH is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.95%, versus 0.84% for SPBU. BUFH is up 3.84% year-to-date (YTD) with +$28M in YTD flows. SPBU performs better with 8.23% YTD performance, and +$70M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BUFH and SPBU below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BUFH vs SPBU performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/02/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BUFH
SPBU
+0.47%+0.09%
+1.17%-0.41%
+3.84%+8.23%
+6.15%+14.20%
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Flows
BUFH
SPBU
+$3M+$7M
+$5M+$26M
+$28M+$70M
+$55M+$118M
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BUFH
SPBU
+1.65%+11.34%
+1.86%+10.51%
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Max drawdown
BUFH
SPBU
-0.46%-3.67%
-1.26%-6.86%
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Max drawdown duration
BUFH
SPBU
10d62d
41d93d
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Trading data

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BUFH
SPBU
Last sale
9/3/2026 at 5:56 PM
$21.67
$30.91
Previous close
09/02/2026
$21.63
$30.56
Consolidated volume
09/02/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 9/3/2026 at 5:56 PM
Live
Closed
BUFH
SPBU
Last price
$21.67
$30.91
1D performance
+0.18%
+1.14%
AuM$61.62 M$186.54 M
E/R0.95%0.84%
Characteristics
BUFH
SPBU
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustAllianz Investment Management LLC
Benchmark--
N° of holdings11
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 24, 2025March 5, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BUFH
Other
100%
SPBU
Other
100%

Sectors

BUFH
Other
100%
SPBU
Other
100%
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Diversification

BUFH

Total weight of top 12 holdings out of 12

99.95%
SPBU

Total weight of top 12 holdings out of 12

100.01%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
BUFH
US33740U4554
8.35%
US33740U5213
8.34%
US33740F1369
8.34%
US33740U3721
8.34%
US33740U4976
8.34%
US33740U4224
8.33%
US33740U5544
8.33%
US33740U5700
8.32%
US33740U3564
8.32%
US33740U5627
8.32%
US33740U6120
8.31%
US33740U5882
8.31%
SPBU
US00888H5880
8.46%
US00888H5963
8.42%
US00888H5708
8.38%
US00888H5625
8.38%
US00888H5542
8.34%
US00888H5138
8.32%
US00888H4974
8.31%
US00888H5393
8.30%
US00888H5476
8.30%
US00888H4891
8.30%
US00888H5211
8.28%
US00888H6128
8.23%
Frequently asked questions about BUFH and SPBU

How have the BUFH and SPBU ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 2, 2026, BUFH is up 3.84% year-to-date (YTD), while SPBU has returned 8.23%. That puts SPBU better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BUFH or SPBU?

Year-to-date, the BUFH ETF saw +$28M in flows, compared to +$70M for SPBU.

Which ETF is more volatile: BUFH or SPBU?

Over the past year, BUFH had a volatility of 1.86%, while SPBU experienced 10.51%.

Which ETF is bigger: BUFH or SPBU?

As of September 2, 2026, BUFH holds $61.62 M in assets under management (AUM), while SPBU manages $186.54 M.

What are the top holdings of the BUFH ETF and SPBU ETF?

BUFH top holdings include US33740U4554, US33740U5213 and US33740F1369. SPBU holds in its top three: US00888H5880, US00888H5963 and US00888H5708.

Which ETF is more diversified: BUFH or SPBU?

BUFH has 12 securities and SPBU has 12 securities.

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