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YBSTvsBUFQETF Comparison

ETF 1
YBST

GraniteShares YieldBoost Single Stock Universe ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.47%
VS
ETF 2
BUFQ

FT Vest Fund of Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETFs

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.47%

GraniteShares YieldBoost Single Stock Universe ETF (YBST) and FT Vest Fund of Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETFs (BUFQ) have similar underlying exposures to countries and sectors. They also belong to the same industry segment: Options Strategies. YBST is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.38%, versus 1% for BUFQ. YBST is down -21.28% year-to-date (YTD) with -$647K in YTD flows. BUFQ performs better with 10.89% YTD performance, and +$327M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of YBST and BUFQ 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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YBST vs BUFQ performance and flow charts

Performance

0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.5%Jul 31Aug 7Aug 14Aug 21Aug 28

Cumulative Flows

0 M10 M20 M30 M40 M50 MJul 31Aug 7Aug 14Aug 21Aug 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/31/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
YBST
BUFQ
+1.14%+3.04%
-6.54%+1.21%
-21.28%+10.89%
n/a+17.06%
n/a+55.59%
n/an/a
Flows
YBST
BUFQ
-+$51M
-$405K+$119M
-$647K+$327M
-+$373M
-+$1.07B
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
YBST
BUFQ
+9.56%+9.60%
n/a+8.75%
n/a+11.35%
n/an/a
Max drawdown
YBST
BUFQ
-8.40%-4.09%
n/a-5.34%
n/a-15.97%
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
YBST
BUFQ
91d49d
n/a70d
n/a110d
n/an/a
Trading data

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YBST
BUFQ
Last sale
9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
$12.13
$39.60
Previous close
09/01/2026
$12.18
$39.53
Consolidated volume
09/01/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
YBST
BUFQ
Last price
$12.13
$39.60
1D performance
-0.37%
+0.18%
AuM$1.23 M$1.61 B
E/R1.38%1%
Characteristics
YBST
BUFQ
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderGraniteSharesFirst Trust
Benchmark--
N° of holdings11
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 16, 2025June 15, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

YBST
Other
100%
BUFQ
Other
100%

Sectors

YBST
Other
100%
BUFQ
Other
100%
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Diversification

YBST

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

70.77%
BUFQ

Total weight of top 4 holdings out of 4

99.95%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
YBST
US38747R2985
5.24%
US38747R4395
4.92%
US38747R2720
4.87%
US38747R3223
4.86%
US38747T5671
4.86%
US38747T5598
4.85%
US38747T6828
4.71%
US38747R3140
4.69%
US38747R3306
4.65%
US38747T6661
4.63%
US38747R2563
4.58%
US38747R2498
4.52%
US38747R1409
4.49%
US38747R2647
4.46%
US38747T5424
4.44%
BUFQ
US33740U8365
25.14%
US33740F5816
25.04%
US33740F6491
25.00%
US33740F5576
24.77%
Frequently asked questions about YBST and BUFQ

How have the YBST and BUFQ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of August 31, 2026, YBST is down -21.28% year-to-date (YTD), while BUFQ has returned 10.89%. That puts BUFQ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: YBST or BUFQ?

Year-to-date, the YBST ETF saw -$647K in flows, compared to +$327M for BUFQ.

Which ETF is bigger: YBST or BUFQ?

As of August 31, 2026, YBST holds $1.23 M in assets under management (AUM), while BUFQ manages $1.61 B.

What are the top holdings of the YBST ETF and BUFQ ETF?

YBST top holdings include US38747R2985, US38747R4395 and US38747R2720. BUFQ holds in its top three: US33740U8365, US33740F5816 and US33740F6491.

Which ETF is more diversified: YBST or BUFQ?

YBST holds 21 securities with 70.77% of its assets in the top 15. BUFQ has 4 securities.

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