BUFD ETF Holdings: FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF

Every listed position with its portfolio weight, plus sector breakdown and geographic exposure for this Alternative ETF. Analyze fund diversification and concentration.

Total Holdings

As of Oct 4, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

83.4%

Share of fund assets

Assets (AUM)

$2.14B

Total fund assets

Expense Ratio

0.95%

Annual management fee

Portfolio Allocations

Distribution breakdown by sector, asset type, and geographic region. Understand the fund's diversification strategy across markets and asset classes.

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All 25 BUFD Holdings by Portfolio Weight

Holdings as of Oct 4, 2026. Ticker, name, asset type and portfolio weight for each position.

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BUFD ETF holdings table showing rank, ticker symbol, company name, asset type, and portfolio weight percentage, sorted by portfolio weight, as of Oct 4, 2026.
#	Symbol	Name	Type	Weight
1	#DOCT	FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October	Stock	8.36%
2	#DSEP	FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September	Stock	8.36%
3	BATS:DJAN	First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January	Cash	8.34%
4	#DFEB	FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February	Stock	8.34%
5	#DNOV	FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November	Stock	8.34%
6	BATS:DAPR	First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April	Cash	8.34%
7	BATS:DFEB	FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February	Cash	8.34%
8	#DDEC	FT Vest US Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December	Stock	8.33%
9	#DJAN	FT Vest US Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January	Stock	8.33%
10	#DAPR	FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April	Stock	8.33%
11	#DMAR	FT Vest US Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March	Stock	8.33%
12	BATS:DMAY	First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May	Cash	8.33%
13	BATS:DJUL	FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July	Cash	8.33%
14	BATS:DOCT	First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October	Cash	8.32%
15	BATS:DDEC	First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December	Cash	8.32%
16	BATS:DNOV	FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November	Cash	8.32%
17	BATS:DJUN	FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June	Cash	8.32%
18	BATS:DMAR	First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March	Cash	8.32%
19	BATS:DAUG	FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August	Cash	8.32%
20	BATS:DSEP	FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September	Cash	8.32%
21	#DMAY	FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May	Stock	8.31%
22	#DJUL	FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July	Stock	8.31%
23	#DJUN	FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June	Stock	8.30%
24	#DAUG	FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August	Stock	8.29%
25	MUTF:MISXX	Morgan Stanley Instl Lqudty Trs Instl	Stock	0.07%

Source: Fund holdings disclosures. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF Holdings

What are the top holdings in BUFD?

As of Oct 4, 2026, FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) holds 14 securities. The largest are FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (8.36%), FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (8.36%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (8.34%). The holdings table lists each position by portfolio weight with its ticker, name and asset type.

How concentrated is BUFD's portfolio?

As of Oct 4, 2026, the 10 largest positions make up 83.4% of BUFD's assets. A concentrated portfolio has fewer large positions with higher individual weights, while a diversified portfolio distributes holdings more evenly.

What is BUFD's sector allocation?

The Sector Allocation chart shows how BUFD distributes investments across different industries like Technology, Healthcare, Financials, and more. This sector exposure helps understand the fund's industry diversification strategy.

What countries does BUFD invest in?

BUFD's geographic exposure is shown in the Countries tab under Portfolio Allocations. This reveals the fund's international diversification and exposure to different regions and global markets.

How diversified is BUFD ETF?

BUFD's diversification can be assessed by reviewing its 14 holdings (as of Oct 4, 2026), sector allocation, and geographic exposure. A well-diversified ETF spreads investments across multiple securities, sectors, and regions to reduce concentration risk.