BUFZ – FT Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF

FT Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ) is a Defined Outcome ETF, issued by First Trust, $1.1B in assets, 1.10% expense ratio.

Returns as of Oct 23, 2026: 1 week -0.2%, 1 year +9.9%.

Provides U.S. large-cap exposure with downside protection. Uses laddered portfolio of Moderate Buffer ETFs with rolling expiration dates. Non-diversified.

Top holdings

• GOCT – FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October, 8.8%
• GNOV – FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November, 8.7%
• GJUN – First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June, 8.7%
• GJAN – First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January, 8.6%
• GFEB – First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February, 8.4%
• GSEP – FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF – September, 8.4%
• GMAR – First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March, 8.3%
• GMAY – First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May, 8.2%
• GDEC – First Trust Exchange Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December, 8.2%
• GJUL – First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July, 8.2%
• GAUG – FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August, 8.2%
• GAPR – First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April, 8.0%

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