FT Vest Laddered Emerging Markets Buffer ETF
BUFEBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $7.70M
- Expense ratio
- 1.05%
- Dividend yield
- -
- Holdings
- 6
- 52-week range
- $15.56$22.36
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 5.34K
BUFE ETF: FT Vest Laddered Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest Laddered Emerging Markets Buffer ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $20.86 - $20.98 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $22.36 |
| 52-Week Low | $15.56 |
| Open | $20.98 |
| Volume (last close) | 14.44K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 5.34K |
| 1 Day Change | −1.91% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −5.08% |
| 6 Month Change | −0.19% |
| YTD Change | +1.46% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Assets (AUM) | $7.70M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% |
| Total Holdings | 6 |
| Inception Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 50-Day MA | $21.79 |
|---|---|
| RSI | 36.02 |
| Stochastic %K | 54.58 |
| Stochastic %D | 52.41 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
BUFE at a Glance
FT Vest Laddered Emerging Markets Buffer ETF (BUFE) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in April 2026. It manages $7.70M in assets and charges a 1.05% expense ratio, about $105 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 6 positions. The largest are FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December (#TDEC, 25.07%), FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March (TMAR, 25.01%) and First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June (BATS:TJUN, 24.99%). By sector it leans toward Technology (44.0%), Financials (19.2%) and Consumer Discretionary (7.7%).
It does not currently pay distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Laddered Emerging Markets Buffer ETF
What is the current price of BUFE?
The latest BUFE price is $20.95 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $15.56–$22.36.
What is the expense ratio for BUFE?
BUFE's annual expense ratio is 1.05%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does BUFE pay dividends?
FT Vest Laddered Emerging Markets 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 BUFE?
As of Oct 4, 2026, BUFE's largest holdings are FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December (25.1%), FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March (25.0%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June (25.0%) (combined weight: 75.1%). The fund holds 6 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does BUFE compare to similar ETFs?
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