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FSEP ETF · FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September
The FSEP Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofOptions Strategies1M perf.-0.64%
Last price
$51.06
1M perf.
-1.78%
1M flows
+€15M
AuM
€994M
E/R
0.85%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
FSEP
$51.06
Performance & flows
December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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FSEP
$50.72
-1.19%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.78% | -1.19% | +14.92% | +50.46% | +53.37% | -2.29% | -1.67% | -1.67% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$50.72
1D NAV change
-0.35%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
N/A
Inception date
9/18/2020
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Classification
Investment strategy
The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (the "Fund is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees, expenses and taxes) that match the price return of the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (the "Underlying ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 16.50% (before fees, expenses and taxes) and 15.65% (after fees and expenses, excluding brokerage commissions, trading fees, taxes and extraordinary expenses not included in the Fund's management fee), while providing a buffer against the first 10% (before fees, expenses and taxes) of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from September 21, 2020 to September 17, 2021.Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange® Options ("FLEX Options") that reference the performance of the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.19% | +14.92% | +50.46% | +53.37% |
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First Trust
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Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€210.78B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about FSEP
What does FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September, FSEP, invest in?
FSEP is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FSEP?
FSEP carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.85%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FSEP launched?
FSEP was introduced to the market on September 18, 2020. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FSEP?
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September, FSEP, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FSEP?
FSEP oversees €994M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has FSEP performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, FSEP returned -1.78% over the past month, -1.19% over the last three months and -1.67% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FSEP?
As of March 13, 2026, FSEP recorded net flows of +€15M over the last month and +€22M year-to-date.
Does FSEP distribute dividends?
FSEP follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What is the base currency of FSEP?
The base currency of FSEP is USD.
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