Total Holdings
9
As of Oct 4, 2026
FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF
BUFTBATSFirst TrustAlternative
$26.52Today:- (-)1Y +9.22%
As of Oct 27, 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)
- 19.56K
BUFT ETF Holdings: FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF
Every listed position with its portfolio weight, plus sector breakdown and geographic exposure for this Alternative ETF. Analyze fund diversification and concentration.
Top 10 Holdings
149.9%
Share of fund assets
Assets (AUM)
$162.30M
Total fund assets
Expense Ratio
1.21%
Annual management fee
Portfolio Allocations
Distribution breakdown by sector, asset type, and geographic region. Understand the fund's diversification strategy across markets and asset classes.
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All 15 BUFT Holdings by Portfolio Weight
Holdings as of Oct 4, 2026. Ticker, name, asset type and portfolio weight for each position.
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| # | Symbol | Name | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #XMAR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March | Stock | 16.59% |
| 2 | BATS:XMAR | First Trust Exchange Traded Fund VIII - Cboe Vest US Equity Enhance and Moderate Buffer ETF | Cash | 16.57% |
| 3 | #XDEC | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December | Stock | 16.29% |
| 4 | BATS:XDEC | First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - Dec | Cash | 16.28% |
| 5 | BATS:XJAN | First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund Viii - Cboe Vest U S Equity Enhance and Moderate Buffer Etf | Cash | 14.29% |
| 6 | #XJAN | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January | Stock | 14.28% |
| 7 | BATS:XFEB | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February | Cash | 14.00% |
| 8 | #XFEB | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February | Stock | 13.99% |
| 9 | BATS:DMAR | First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | Cash | 13.79% |
| 10 | #DMAR | FT Vest US Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | Stock | 13.79% |
| 11 | BATS:GMAR | First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | Cash | 13.38% |
| 12 | #GMAR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | Stock | 13.38% |
| 13 | BATS:XAPR | FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | Cash | 11.60% |
| 14 | #XAPR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | Stock | 11.59% |
| 15 | MUTF:MISXX | Morgan Stanley Instl Lqudty Trs Instl | Stock | 0.08% |
Source: Fund holdings disclosures. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF Holdings
What are the top holdings in BUFT?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT) holds 9 securities. The largest are FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (16.59%), First Trust Exchange Traded Fund VIII - Cboe Vest US Equity Enhance and Moderate Buffer ETF (16.57%), FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (16.29%). The holdings table lists each position by portfolio weight with its ticker, name and asset type.
How concentrated is BUFT's portfolio?
As of Oct 4, 2026, the 10 largest positions make up 149.9% of BUFT's assets. A concentrated portfolio has fewer large positions with higher individual weights, while a diversified portfolio distributes holdings more evenly.
What is BUFT's sector allocation?
The Sector Allocation chart shows how BUFT distributes investments across different industries like Technology, Healthcare, Financials, and more. This sector exposure helps understand the fund's industry diversification strategy.
What countries does BUFT invest in?
BUFT's geographic exposure is shown in the Countries tab under Portfolio Allocations. This reveals the fund's international diversification and exposure to different regions and global markets.
How diversified is BUFT ETF?
BUFT's diversification can be assessed by reviewing its 9 holdings (as of Oct 4, 2026), sector allocation, and geographic exposure. A well-diversified ETF spreads investments across multiple securities, sectors, and regions to reduce concentration risk.