(BUFZ) FT Cboe Vest Laddered - BATS

ETF Category: Defined Outcome | Exchange: BATS (USA) | Market Cap: 961m USD | Total Return: 13.9% in 12m

Equity ETFs, Buffer Options, Laddered Portfolio
Total Rating 55
Safety 44
Buy Signal -0.39
Defined Outcome
Category Rotation: -4.6
TER: 1.05%
AUM: 961M
Avg Turnover: 3.20M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility7.17%
VaR 5th Pctl1.34%
VaR vs Median3.97%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.56
Rel. Str. IBD42.1
Rel. Str. Peer Group65.4
Character TTM
Beta0.417
Beta Downside0.398
Hurst Exponent0.547
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD10.14%
CAGR/Max DD1.39
CAGR/Mean DD21.80

Warnings

Fakeout

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: BUFZ FT Cboe Vest Laddered

The FT Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ) provides exposure to U.S. large-cap equities while utilizing a laddered strategy to mitigate downside risk. The fund invests in twelve underlying defined outcome ETFs, each featuring staggered expiration dates to create a rolling buffer against market volatility. This structure allows the fund to reset its protection levels periodically rather than relying on a single annual outcome period.

Defined outcome ETFs typically utilize flexible exchange (FLEX) options to target specific returns or loss protections over a set timeframe. The business model for these funds relies on capping potential upside gains in exchange for a predetermined buffer that absorbs a percentage of market declines. This sector has seen increased institutional interest as an alternative to traditional fixed-income or cash positions during periods of high equity valuation.

Investors can evaluate how these buffered strategies align with specific risk tolerances by reviewing the quantitative metrics available on ValueRay. The fund is classified as non-diversified, meaning it may hold larger positions in a smaller number of underlying securities compared to traditional broad-market index funds.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • S&P 500 price volatility impacts the value of underlying buffer ETF holdings
  • Rolling expiration dates of laddered ETFs influence periodic net asset value resets
  • Rising interest rates alter the cost of options used for downside protection
  • Investor demand for risk-mitigation products dictates fund inflow and management fee revenue
  • Cboe equity market performance drives the valuation of the underlying large-cap exposure
What is the price of BUFZ shares?

As of June 14, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 27.77 with a total of 155,513 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.22%, over one month by +0.51%, over three months by +5.43% and over the past year by +13.90%.

Is BUFZ a buy, sell or hold?

FT Cboe Vest Laddered has no consensus analysts rating.