FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF
BUFDBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $2.14B
- Expense ratio
- 0.95%
- Dividend yield
- -
- Holdings
- 14
- 52-week range
- $27.43$30.68
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 280.94K
BUFD ETF: FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $30.36 - $30.47 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $30.68 |
| 52-Week Low | $27.43 |
| Open | $30.36 |
| Volume (last close) | 261.51K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 280.94K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.49% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.16% |
| 6 Month Change | +4.99% |
| YTD Change | +7.76% |
| 1 Year Change | +9.72% |
| 5 Year Change | +44.59% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Assets (AUM) | $2.14B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Total Holdings | 14 |
| Inception Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| 50-Day MA | $30.38 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $29.34 |
| RSI | 54.78 |
| Stochastic %K | 67.95 |
| Stochastic %D | 56.41 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
BUFD at a Glance
FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in January 2021. It manages $2.14B in assets and charges a 0.95% expense ratio, about $95 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 14 positions. The largest are FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (#DOCT, 8.36%), FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (#DSEP, 8.36%) and First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (BATS:DJAN, 8.34%). The top 10 holdings make up 83.4% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (38.5%), Financials (12.1%) and Communication Services (9.6%). 99.5% of assets are in the United States.
It does not currently pay distributions. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 9.7% over one year and up 44.6% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF
What is the current price of BUFD?
The latest BUFD price is $30.41 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $27.43–$30.68. The share price is up 9.7% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for BUFD?
BUFD's annual expense ratio is 0.95%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does BUFD pay dividends?
FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF does not currently pay dividends. Check the ETF Screener for dividend-focused alternatives in the Alternative category.
What are the top holdings of BUFD?
As of Oct 4, 2026, BUFD's largest holdings are FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (8.4%), FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (8.4%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (8.3%) (combined weight: 25.1%). The fund holds 14 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does BUFD compare to similar ETFs?
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