Defined Outcome · BATS · USD · Data as of 2026-07-30
AUM
$326.79M
Expense ratio
1.13%
Yield
0.00%
YTD return
+6.39%
Last price
$29.04
Active · Coverage 75% · medium
Today
51.1
Outlook
46.8
Block A (composite-derived)
41.6
Block C (market behavior)
54.0
Today overlay (Block D)
0.0
Outlook overlay (Block D)
0.0
today_score = clip(0,100, 50 + 0.15·(A−50) + 0.60·(C−50) + D_today). Block B (holdings rollup) is in Phase 3 development; β=0 caps the natural range at ~12.5–87.5 in Preview v0.9. Formula version tide-etf-v1.0.0.
41.6
Coverage 75% · medium
Liquidity
78.7
Expenses
25.0
Performance
58.4
Volatility
49.9
Dividend
14.9
Concentration
0.0
Smart Money
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Activist
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Formula version composite-v1.0.0. Axes hover to see why a sub-score is missing.
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG) is an exchange-traded fund from First Trust in the Mixed asset class. Launched in 2021. Assets under management: 303,479,264.
Bullish Whales composite rating: 42 out of 100. Evidence coverage 75% across 6 of 8 axes. Strongest axes: liquidity, performance, volatility.
Annualized one-year realized volatility 8%, classified low. Weakest axes: concentration, dividend.
Top-10 weight 1%, diversified, led by FFEB.
etf_composite_score_current · composite_score, concentration_score, confidence, coverage_pct, dividend_score, liquidity_score, performance_score, volatility_scoreetf_holdings_top10 · holding_symbol, weightetf_universe · asset_class, aum_usd, fund_type, inception_date, issuer, name, ticker, volatility_1yThe FT Vest Buffered Allocation Fund is a specialty mutual fund specializing in managing risk through its innovative allocation strategy. The primary function of this fund is to provide investors with a means to participate in the equity market while offering a degree of downside protection. The fund accomplishes this by employing a 'buffer' strategy that aims to mitigate losses during periods of market volatility, making it an attractive option for cautious investors. Notable features of the FT Vest Buffered Allocation Fund include its use of options and a diversified portfolio allocation, which spans various asset classes. This approach is designed to balance growth opportunities with risk management. The fund's methodology particularly appeals to those seeking moderated exposure to equities while maintaining a level of capital preservation. In the broader market context, the FT Vest Buffered Allocation Fund plays a critical role for investors who prioritize risk management and capital conservation. Its buffered tactic helps safeguard portfolios against unpredictable market swings, thereby offering a unique investment vehicle that aligns with both growth and protective investment strategies.
30-day change
$14.46M
90-day change
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Current AUM: $326,794,848. AUM change is computed from rolling daily fundamentals snapshots; it reflects total net-asset deltas (creations/redemptions + market value moves), not pure share creations.
Fund documents (fact sheets, prospectuses, semi-annual reports) for BUFG are coming soon. The BW fund-document archive will surface PDFs alongside a metadata index for searchability.