FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF
BUFGBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $333.93M
- Expense ratio
- 1.13%
- Dividend yield
- -
- Holdings
- 9
- 52-week range
- $26.25$30.31
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 23.72K
BUFG ETF: FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $29.76 - $29.94 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $30.31 |
| 52-Week Low | $26.25 |
| Open | $29.76 |
| Volume (last close) | 18.64K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 23.72K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.82% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.23% |
| 6 Month Change | +5.56% |
| YTD Change | +8.51% |
| 1 Year Change | +10.55% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Assets (AUM) | $333.93M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.13% |
| Total Holdings | 9 |
| Inception Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| 50-Day MA | $29.99 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $28.77 |
| RSI | 51.49 |
| Stochastic %K | 58.49 |
| Stochastic %D | 45.22 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
BUFG at a Glance
FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in October 2021. It manages $333.93M in assets and charges a 1.13% expense ratio, about $113 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 9 positions. The largest are First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (BATS:FMAY, 16.99%), FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June (BATS:FJUN, 16.70%) and FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (#FAUG, 15.08%). The top 10 holdings make up 148.2% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (40.1%), Financials (11.4%) and Communication Services (9.9%). 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 10.6% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF
What is the current price of BUFG?
The latest BUFG price is $29.86 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $26.25–$30.31. The share price is up 10.6% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for BUFG?
BUFG's annual expense ratio is 1.13%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does BUFG pay dividends?
FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF does not currently pay dividends. Check the ETF Screener for dividend-focused alternatives in the Alternative category.
What are the top holdings of BUFG?
As of Oct 4, 2026, BUFG's largest holdings are First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (17.0%), FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June (16.7%), FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (15.1%) (combined weight: 48.8%). The fund holds 9 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does BUFG compare to similar ETFs?
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