FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF
BUFTBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $162.30M
- Expense ratio
- 1.21%
- Dividend yield
- -
- Holdings
- 9
- 52-week range
- $24.12$26.68
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 19.96K
BUFT ETF: FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $26.46 - $26.52 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $26.68 |
| 52-Week Low | $24.12 |
| Open | $26.46 |
| Volume (last close) | 14.24K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 19.96K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.22% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.03% |
| 6 Month Change | +3.63% |
| YTD Change | +7.42% |
| 1 Year Change | +9.22% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Assets (AUM) | $162.30M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.21% |
| Total Holdings | 9 |
| Inception Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| 50-Day MA | $26.38 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $25.61 |
| RSI | 57.64 |
| Stochastic %K | 50.00 |
| Stochastic %D | 43.70 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
BUFT at a Glance
FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in October 2021. It manages $162.30M in assets and charges a 1.21% expense ratio, about $121 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 9 positions. The largest are FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (#XMAR, 16.59%), First Trust Exchange Traded Fund VIII - Cboe Vest US Equity Enhance and Moderate Buffer ETF (BATS:XMAR, 16.57%) and FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (#XDEC, 16.29%). The top 10 holdings make up 149.9% 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 26, 2026 close, the share price is up 9.2% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF
What is the current price of BUFT?
The latest BUFT price is $26.46 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $24.12–$26.68. The share price is up 9.2% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for BUFT?
BUFT's annual expense ratio is 1.21%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does BUFT pay dividends?
FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF does not currently pay dividends. Check the ETF Screener for dividend-focused alternatives in the Alternative category.
What are the top holdings of BUFT?
As of Oct 4, 2026, BUFT's largest holdings are FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (16.6%), First Trust Exchange Traded Fund VIII - Cboe Vest US Equity Enhance and Moderate Buffer ETF (16.6%), FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (16.3%) (combined weight: 49.5%). The fund holds 9 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does BUFT compare to similar ETFs?
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