Defined Outcome · BATS · USD · Data as of 2026-07-30
AUM
$9.93B
Expense ratio
0.95%
Yield
0.00%
YTD return
+6.60%
Last price
$36.26
Active · Coverage 75% · medium
Today
52.0
Outlook
52.0
Block A (composite-derived)
53.6
Block C (market behavior)
52.4
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.
53.6
Coverage 75% · medium
Liquidity
99.8
Expenses
45.0
Performance
64.1
Volatility
60.4
Dividend
14.9
Concentration
10.0
Smart Money
—
Activist
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Formula version composite-v1.0.0. Axes hover to see why a sub-score is missing.
First Trust Cboe Vest Fund of Buffer ETFs (BUFR) is an exchange-traded fund from First Trust in the Mixed asset class. Launched in 2020. Assets under management: 9,280,352,256.
Bullish Whales composite rating: 54 out of 100. Evidence coverage 75% across 6 of 8 axes. Strongest axes: liquidity, performance, volatility.
Annualized one-year realized volatility 7%, classified low. Weakest axes: concentration, dividend.
Top-10 weight 1%, diversified, led by FMAR.
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 Vestladder Buffer ETF-USD I is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with a unique investment experience by incorporating a buffer against market downturns. This ETF aims to protect against significant losses by offering a predetermined level of downside protection while still allowing for participation in market gains up to a certain cap. Such a structure makes it appealing for investors seeking a balanced approach that mitigates risk while capturing upside potential. This ETF is notably relevant for individuals and institutions interested in tactical asset allocation strategies that prioritize capital preservation amidst volatile market movements. By employing a laddered structure, it diversifies time horizons, providing buffer levels that reset periodically and maintain consistent protection over different periods. The FT Vestladder Buffer ETF typically encompasses a diversified portfolio across various sectors, enhancing its defensive feature and ensuring reduced volatility. In the larger financial market landscape, this asset plays a strategic role for those looking to balance risk and growth, making it an integrated component of long-term investment portfolios focused on stability and risk-adjusted returns.
30-day change
$314.81M
90-day change
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Current AUM: $9,934,656,512. 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 BUFR are coming soon. The BW fund-document archive will surface PDFs alongside a metadata index for searchability.