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GAUG
US33740U6534
Active ETFEquity

GAUG ETF · FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August

The GAUG Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update Yesterday at 6:38 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofOptions Strategies1M perf.+6.00%
Last price
$40.45
0.00%
1M perf.
+4.38%
1M flows
-€4.1M
AuM
€256M
E/R
0.85%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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GAUG
$40.45
0.00%

Performance & flows

January 26, 2026 → April 24, 2026
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GAUG
$40.44
+2.05%

Historic performance and flows

1M3M1Y3Y5YMTDQTDYTD
Perf.
+4.38%
+2.05%
+17.81%
N/AN/A
+4.46%
+4.46%
+2.88%
Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
CUSIP
33740U653
ISIN
US33740U6534
AuM
€256M
E/R
0.85%
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/24/2026
$40.44
1D NAV change
+0.25%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
N/A
Inception date
8/18/2023
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF – August (the “Fund”) is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the "Underlying ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 15.26% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from August 21, 2023 through August 16, 2024.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

Historical risk/return profile

3M1Y3Y5Y
Returns
+2.05%
+17.81%
N/A
N/A
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

The GAUG ETF is actively managed, so it doesn't track an index. We're working to retrieve all detailed holding information.

To find out more about GAUG's exposure, please refer to the as provided by First Trust.

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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer

First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
410
Total AuM
€222.1B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.8004%

Frequently asked questions about GAUG

What does FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August, GAUG, invest in?

GAUG is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GAUG?

GAUG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.85%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was GAUG launched?

GAUG was introduced to the market on August 18, 2023. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of GAUG?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August, GAUG, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GAUG?

GAUG oversees €256M in assets as of April 24, 2026.

How has GAUG performed lately?

Based on data from April 24, 2026, GAUG returned 4.38% over the past month, 2.05% over the last three months and 2.88% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for GAUG?

As of April 24, 2026, GAUG recorded net flows of -€4.1M over the last month and -€10M year-to-date.

Does GAUG distribute dividends?

GAUG follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.

What is the base currency of GAUG?

The base currency of GAUG is USD.

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