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FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August
GAUG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.23% | +2.20% | +7.22% | +10.91% | +40.77% | |
| Flows | +$96M | +$83M | +$65M | +$57M | +$267M | - |
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 | 0 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 18, 2023 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.44% | +5.37% | +7.28% | |
Max drawdown | -1.05% | -4.14% | -10.04% | |
Max drawdown duration | 11d | 44d | 103d | N/A |
Time to recover | 3d | 12d | 56d | N/A |
What type of ETF is GAUG?
GAUG is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does GAUG 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 GAUG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GAUG is 0.9%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GAUG launched?
GAUG was launched on August 18, 2023, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GAUG?
GAUG is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of GAUG?
As of August 28, 2026, GAUG manages $389.87 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GAUG performed recently?
As of August 28, 2026, GAUG delivered a return of 1.23% over the past month (1M performance), 2.2% over the past three months (3M), and 7.22% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GAUG?
As of August 28, 2026, GAUG has seen net flows of +$96M in the past month (1M flow) and +$65M year-to-date (YTD).
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