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FT Vest Laddered Emerging Markets Buffer ETF
BUFE performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 31, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.88% | +1.34% | ||||
| Flows | - | +$4M | - | - | - | - |
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 | 4 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | April 7, 2026 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 4 holdings out of 4
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.36% | |||
Max drawdown | -5.60% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 53d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 17d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is BUFE?
BUFE is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does BUFE invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of BUFE?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BUFE is 1.05%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BUFE launched?
BUFE was launched on April 7, 2026, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BUFE?
BUFE is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of BUFE?
As of August 31, 2026, BUFE manages $5.46 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How many holdings are in BUFE
As of July 31, 2026, BUFE holds 4 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BUFE?
As of July 31, 2026, BUFE holds 4 securities.
What are the top holdings of BUFE?
As of July 31, 2026, BUFE holds a portfolio of 4 underlyings, with its largest positions including US33740U3804, US33740F1773 and US33740U4711. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
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