FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF
BUFXBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $19.29M
- Expense ratio
- 0.96%
- Dividend yield
- -
- Holdings
- 14
- 52-week range
- $20.75$22.90
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 4.67K
BUFX ETF: FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $22.68 - $22.68 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $22.90 |
| 52-Week Low | $20.75 |
| Open | $22.68 |
| Volume (last close) | 84 |
| Average Volume (3M) | 4.67K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.48% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.22% |
| 6 Month Change | +4.46% |
| YTD Change | +6.74% |
| 1 Year Change | +8.69% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Assets (AUM) | $19.29M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.96% |
| Total Holdings | 14 |
| Inception Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| 50-Day MA | $22.61 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $21.94 |
| RSI | 56.58 |
| Stochastic %K | 51.56 |
| Stochastic %D | 43.75 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
BUFX at a Glance
FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFX) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in June 2025. It manages $19.29M in assets and charges a 0.96% expense ratio, about $96 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 Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (BATS:XMAY, 8.38%), First Trust Exchange Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - Jun (BATS:XJUN, 8.38%) and First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund Viii - Cboe Vest U S Equity Enhance and Moderate Buffer Etf (BATS:XJAN, 8.36%). The top 10 holdings make up 83.5% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (38.5%), Financials (12.1%) and Communication Services (9.6%). 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 8.7% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF
What is the current price of BUFX?
The latest BUFX price is $22.68 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $20.75–$22.90. The share price is up 8.7% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for BUFX?
BUFX's annual expense ratio is 0.96%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does BUFX pay dividends?
FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate 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 BUFX?
As of Oct 4, 2026, BUFX's largest holdings are FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (8.4%), First Trust Exchange Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - Jun (8.4%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund Viii - Cboe Vest U S Equity Enhance and Moderate Buffer Etf (8.4%) (combined weight: 25.1%). The fund holds 14 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does BUFX compare to similar ETFs?
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