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FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August
SAUG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 31, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.22% | +1.39% | +8.82% | +13.12% | +37.70% | |
| Flows | +$7M | +$10M | +$10M | +$6M | +$75M | - |
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 | +3.34% | +7.30% | +11.36% | |
Max drawdown | -0.99% | -4.16% | -14.36% | |
Max drawdown duration | 4d | 76d | 253d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 10d | 127d | N/A |
What type of ETF is SAUG?
SAUG is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does SAUG invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of SAUG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SAUG is 0.9%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SAUG launched?
SAUG was launched on August 18, 2023, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SAUG?
SAUG is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of SAUG?
As of August 31, 2026, SAUG manages $117.19 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SAUG performed recently?
As of August 31, 2026, SAUG delivered a return of -0.22% over the past month (1M performance), 1.39% over the past three months (3M), and 8.82% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SAUG?
As of August 31, 2026, SAUG has seen net flows of +$7M in the past month (1M flow) and +$10M year-to-date (YTD).
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