FT Vest Fund of Buffer ETFs
BUFR
Market cap $7.08B

32.24 USD

-0.09

0.28%

At close Aug 5, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.28%

5 days

-0.49%

1 month

1.07%

3 months

8.26%

6 months

3.77%

Year to date

5.95%

1 year

14.73%

5 years

61.44%

10 years

61.44%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,331 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

115% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 230 | Existing positions reduced: 107

110% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 44 | Existing positions closed: 21

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 415 [Q4 2024] → 424 (+9) [Q1 2025]

2.14% less ownership

Funds ownership: 85.42% [Q4 2024] → 83.28% (-2.14%) [Q1 2025]

12% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 57 [Q4 2024] → 50 (-7) [Q1 2025]

30% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $7.63B [Q4 2024] → $5.36B (-$2.27B) [Q1 2025]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BUFR.

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Financial journalist opinion

BUFR: Designed For Risk Aversive Investors In This Overheated Market

BUFR offers risk-averse investors a laddered buffer strategy, limiting downside to 10% while providing partial upside participation via a basket of 14 ETFs. The fund uses a collar options strategy, layering expiration dates to ensure ongoing upside potential and reduce the need for frequent fund switching. Downside protection only applies at expiration and to the initial launch price, so timing of purchase affects the actual buffer and risk exposure.

BUFR: Designed For Risk Aversive Investors In This Overheated Market

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First Trust Launches Next Target Outcome ETF

On Monday, First Trust Advisors expanded its suite of Target Outcome ETFs with the launch of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF – December (RSDE). RSDE's goal is to provide investors with access to the returns from the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP), up to a cap.

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BUFR: Could Make Sense For An Impending Bear Market

Buffer funds like FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF use options to mitigate downside risk while capping upside potential, appealing to cautious investors. The BUFR ETF's laddered strategy splits the fund into four sub-portfolios, enhancing rebalancing opportunities and potentially capturing higher upside caps. BUFR invests in FLEX Options on SPY, offering a unique risk-return profile tied to the S&P 500 index.

BUFR: Could Make Sense For An Impending Bear Market

Why You Shouldn't Rebuff Buffer ETFs

Recent downturns from the Great Recession and the worldwide pandemic are still fresh on investors' minds. Now any pullback in the market has left investors shaky.

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BUFR: A Fund-Of-Funds ETF Comprised Of Monthly Buffered ETFs

ETF managers are creating buffered funds with upside caps and targeted maximum downside risk to cater to changing investor needs and goals. The FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF holds one ETF that resets each month, aiming to provide capital appreciation while limiting downside risk. BUFR offers a laddered portfolio approach to manage investment timing risks, with each underlying ETF resetting its cap and buffer monthly based on the price level of SPY.

BUFR: A Fund-Of-Funds ETF Comprised Of Monthly Buffered ETFs

Last Week in ETFs: PGIM Adds 4 New Buffer ETFs

Last week was fairly active within the ETF industry. The period ending May 10 saw the launch of 11 new ETFs, including funds from Global X, WisdomTree and TCW.

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