FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF
BGLDBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $53.35M
- Expense ratio
- 0.91%
- Dividend yield
- 46.98%
- Holdings
- 3
- 52-week range
- $16.11$25.34
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 13.13K
BGLD ETF: FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $16.05 - $16.19 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $25.34 |
| 52-Week Low | $16.11 |
| Open | $16.19 |
| Volume (last close) | 16.11K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 13.13K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.90% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −3.34% |
| 6 Month Change | −6.36% |
| YTD Change | −6.21% |
| 1 Year Change | −33.02% |
| 5 Year Change | −14.77% |
| Annual Dividend | $7.58 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 46.98% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +65.02% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 3 |
| Assets (AUM) | $53.35M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Total Holdings | 3 |
| Inception Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| 50-Day MA | $16.79 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $17.15 |
| RSI | 41.41 |
| Stochastic %K | 33.43 |
| Stochastic %D | 46.38 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
BGLD at a Glance
FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF (BGLD) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in January 2021. It manages $53.35M in assets and charges a 0.91% expense ratio, about $91 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Jan 17, 2026 holdings, it holds 3 positions.
It pays distributions yielding 46.98% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $7.58 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 33.0% over one year and down 14.8% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF
What is the current price of BGLD?
The latest BGLD price is $16.09 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $16.11–$25.34. The share price is down 33.0% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for BGLD?
BGLD's annual expense ratio is 0.91%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does BGLD pay dividends?
Yes, BGLD pays a 46.98% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 29, 2025. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of BGLD?
As of Jan 17, 2026, BGLD's largest holdings are United States Treasury Bills 0% (80.7%) (combined weight: 80.7%). The fund holds 3 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does BGLD compare to similar ETFs?
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