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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 2, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.78% | +1.92% | +7.15% | +11.60% | +39.20% | +44.55% |
| Flows | +$51M | +$129M | +$293M | +$427M | +$1.02B | +$1.45B |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Options Strategies |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 12 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 21, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.50% | +4.85% | +7.13% | +7.45% |
Max drawdown | -1.26% | -3.44% | -10.22% | -10.37% |
Max drawdown duration | 10d | 42d | 110d | 442d |
Time to recover | 3d | 10d | 63d | 246d |
What type of ETF is BUFD?
BUFD is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does BUFD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of BUFD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BUFD is 0.95%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BUFD launched?
BUFD was launched on January 21, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BUFD?
BUFD is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of BUFD?
As of September 2, 2026, BUFD manages $2.05 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BUFD performed recently?
As of September 2, 2026, BUFD delivered a return of 0.78% over the past month (1M performance), 1.92% over the past three months (3M), and 7.15% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BUFD?
As of September 2, 2026, BUFD has seen net flows of +$51M in the past month (1M flow) and +$293M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in BUFD
As of July 31, 2026, BUFD holds 12 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BUFD?
As of July 31, 2026, BUFD holds 12 securities.
What are the top holdings of BUFD?
As of July 31, 2026, BUFD holds a portfolio of 12 underlyings, with its largest positions including US33740F6806, US33740F6988 and US33740F6723. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
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