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Trading data
BUFR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.92% | +0.39% | +0.13% | +16.25% | +53.29% | +56.42% |
| Flows | +$146M | +$414M | +$260M | +$1.27B | +$6.07B | +$6.83B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +6.03% | +11.94% | +9.31% | +10.59% |
Max drawdown | -1.60% | -9.84% | -12.72% | -13.60% |
Max drawdown duration | 14d | 45d | 124d | 513d |
Time to recover | N/A | 32d | 77d | 233d |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 12 holdings out of 12
Top 12 Holdings
Characteristics
The dividend policy is capitalization.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 12 |
| Dividend policy | Capitalization |
| Inception date | August 10, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is BUFR?
BUFR is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does BUFR 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 BUFR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BUFR is 0.95%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BUFR launched?
BUFR was launched on August 10, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BUFR?
BUFR is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of BUFR?
As of March 11, 2026, BUFR manages $8.64 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BUFR performed recently?
As of March 11, 2026, BUFR delivered a return of -0.92% over the past month (1M performance), 0.39% over the past three months (3M), and 0.13% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BUFR?
As of March 11, 2026, BUFR has seen net flows of +$146M in the past month (1M flow) and +$260M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in BUFR
As of January 31, 2026, BUFR 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 BUFR?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFR holds 12 securities.
What are the top holdings of BUFR?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFR holds a portfolio of 12 underlyings, with its largest positions including US33740F6236, US33740U5056 and US33740F7630. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BUFR invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFR has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
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