FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF
BUFRBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $10.77B
- Expense ratio
- 0.95%
- Dividend yield
- -
- Holdings
- 14
- 52-week range
- $33.04$37.95
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 313.33K
BUFR ETF: FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $37.50 - $37.73 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $37.95 |
| 52-Week Low | $33.04 |
| Open | $37.53 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.34M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 313.33K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.69% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.08% |
| 6 Month Change | +6.06% |
| YTD Change | +9.62% |
| 1 Year Change | +11.87% |
| 5 Year Change | +59.52% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Assets (AUM) | $10.77B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Total Holdings | 14 |
| Inception Date | Aug 9, 2020 |
| 50-Day MA | $37.51 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $35.93 |
| RSI | 53.80 |
| Stochastic %K | 64.41 |
| Stochastic %D | 52.54 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
BUFR at a Glance
FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in August 2020. It manages $10.77B 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 Buffer ETF - September (#FSEP, 8.38%), FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (#FOCT, 8.37%) and FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (BATS:FSEP, 8.35%). The top 10 holdings make up 83.5% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (38.9%), Financials (12.0%) and Communication Services (9.6%). 99.5% of assets are in the United States.
It does not currently pay distributions. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is up 11.9% over one year and up 59.5% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF
What is the current price of BUFR?
The latest BUFR price is $37.65 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $33.03–$37.95. The share price is up 11.9% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for BUFR?
BUFR'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 BUFR pay dividends?
FT Vest Laddered 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 BUFR?
As of Oct 4, 2026, BUFR's largest holdings are FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (8.4%), FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (8.4%), FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (8.4%) (combined weight: 25.1%). The fund holds 14 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does BUFR compare to similar ETFs?
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