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BUFG ETF · FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF
The BUFG 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.
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This fund is part ofOptions Strategies1M perf.-1.15%
Last price
$27.28
1M perf.
-1.72%
1M flows
-€3.6M
AuM
€255M
E/R
1.05%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
BUFG
$27.28
Performance & flows
December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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BUFG
$27.08
-1.20%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.72% | -1.20% | +15.02% | +49.26% | N/A | -2.27% | -1.70% | -1.70% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$27.08
1D NAV change
-0.36%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
7
Inception date
10/27/2021
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
Investment strategy
The investment objective of the FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (the "Fund") is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) based on the price return of the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust ("SPY"), up to a predetermined cap, while providing a defined buffer against losses of SPY over a defined one-year period (the "Underlying ETFs").
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.20% | +15.02% | +49.26% | N/A |
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N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
99.98%
Sectors
Unavailable
100.00%
Diversification
Total weight of top 7 holdings out of 7
Top 7 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
US33740U5056
US33740F8471
US33740F6640
US33740U3077
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US33740F8620
US33740U2087
US33740U6799
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€212.38B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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RDVY | First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €17.28B |
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Frequently asked questions about BUFG
What does FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF, BUFG, invest in?
BUFG is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of BUFG?
BUFG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.05%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was BUFG launched?
BUFG was introduced to the market on October 27, 2021. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of BUFG?
FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF, BUFG, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of BUFG?
BUFG oversees €255M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has BUFG performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, BUFG returned -1.72% over the past month, -1.20% over the last three months and -1.70% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for BUFG?
As of March 13, 2026, BUFG recorded net flows of -€3.5M over the last month and -€3.6M year-to-date.
Does BUFG distribute dividends?
BUFG follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.
What are the main country or region exposures of BUFG?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFG has significant geographic allocations in USA.
How many securities does BUFG hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFG holds 7 positions in its portfolio, with 99.98% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in BUFG?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFG top three holdings include US33740U5056, US33740F8471 and US33740F6640.
What is the base currency of BUFG?
The base currency of BUFG is USD.
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