FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF
BUFQBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $1.68B
- Expense ratio
- 1.00%
- Dividend yield
- -
- Holdings
- 6
- 52-week range
- $34.25$41.15
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 205.41K
BUFQ ETF: FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $39.50 - $39.77 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $41.15 |
| 52-Week Low | $34.25 |
| Open | $39.59 |
| Volume (last close) | 150.00K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 205.41K |
| 1 Day Change | −1.66% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −2.15% |
| 6 Month Change | +5.23% |
| YTD Change | +10.67% |
| 1 Year Change | +12.81% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Assets (AUM) | $1.68B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.00% |
| Total Holdings | 6 |
| Inception Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| 50-Day MA | $40.06 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $38.06 |
| RSI | 43.37 |
| Stochastic %K | 25.48 |
| Stochastic %D | 21.46 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
BUFQ at a Glance
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in June 2022. It manages $1.68B in assets and charges a 1.00% expense ratio, about $100 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 6 positions. The largest are First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September (BATS:QSPT, 25.34%), FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September (#QSPT, 25.05%) and FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December (#QDEC, 24.99%). By sector it leans toward Technology (43.7%), Financials (26.8%) and Communication Services (9.5%). 96.4% 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 12.8% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF
What is the current price of BUFQ?
The latest BUFQ price is $39.64 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $34.25–$41.15. The share price is up 12.8% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for BUFQ?
BUFQ's annual expense ratio is 1.00%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does BUFQ pay dividends?
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq 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 BUFQ?
As of Oct 4, 2026, BUFQ's largest holdings are First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September (25.3%), FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September (25.1%), FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December (25.0%) (combined weight: 75.4%). The fund holds 6 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does BUFQ compare to similar ETFs?
Compare BUFQ (1.00% expense ratio, $1.68B AUM) against similar Alternative ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.