(BUFD) FT Cboe Vest Fund of Deep - BATS

ETF Category: Defined Outcome | Exchange: BATS (USA) | Market Cap: 1.870m USD | Total Return: 13.9% in 12m

Equity ETFs, Laddered Portfolios, Risk Mitigation
Total Rating 55
Safety 46
Buy Signal -0.01
Defined Outcome
Category Rotation: -4.6
TER: 1.05%
AUM: 1.87B
Avg Turnover: 7.24M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility7.84%
VaR 5th Pctl1.46%
VaR vs Median3.55%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.57
Rel. Str. IBD41.9
Rel. Str. Peer Group57.7
Character TTM
Beta0.429
Beta Downside0.414
Hurst Exponent0.543
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD10.15%
CAGR/Max DD1.14
CAGR/Mean DD14.02

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: BUFD FT Cboe Vest Fund of Deep

BUFD is a fund of funds ETF that provides exposure to U.S. large-cap equities while utilizing a laddered structure of twelve FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETFs. The strategy seeks to mitigate downside risk by diversifying across multiple target outcome periods that expire on a rolling monthly basis.

The defined outcome sector utilizes FLEX options to create structured return profiles, typically offering a buffer against a specific percentage of market losses in exchange for a cap on potential gains. This business model appeals to risk-averse investors seeking equity participation with a predefined floor on volatility. Investors can use ValueRay to further analyze how these buffer layers align with their specific risk tolerance.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • S&P 500 price volatility dictates underlying deep buffer option strategy performance
  • Interest rate fluctuations impact net expense ratios and investor demand for downside protection
  • Laddered expiration schedule creates rolling exposure to equity market recovery cycles
  • Asset under management growth drives management fee revenue for First Trust
  • Competitive pressure from alternative structured products influences fund inflow and outflow volumes
What is the price of BUFD shares?

As of June 14, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 29.57 with a total of 346,284 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.27%, over one month by +0.54%, over three months by +5.38% and over the past year by +13.91%.

Is BUFD a buy, sell or hold?

FT Cboe Vest Fund of Deep has no consensus analysts rating.