Defined Outcome · BATS · USD · Data as of 2026-07-30
AUM
$984.81M
Expense ratio
0.95%
Yield
0.00%
YTD return
+5.32%
Last price
$27.80
Active · Coverage 75% · medium
Today
61.5
Outlook
52.8
Block A (composite-derived)
49.7
Block C (market behavior)
69.3
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.
49.7
Coverage 75% · medium
Liquidity
90.0
Expenses
45.0
Performance
42.1
Volatility
71.3
Dividend
14.9
Concentration
10.0
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.
FT Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ) is an exchange-traded fund from First Trust in the Mixed asset class. Launched in 2023. Assets under management: 936,660,672.
Bullish Whales composite rating: 50 out of 100. Evidence coverage 75% across 6 of 8 axes. Strongest axes: liquidity, volatility, expenses.
Annualized one-year realized volatility 5%, classified low. Weakest axes: concentration, dividend.
Top-10 weight 1%, diversified, led by GMAR.
etf_composite_score_current · composite_score, concentration_score, confidence, coverage_pct, dividend_score, expenses_score, liquidity_score, volatility_scoreetf_holdings_top10 · holding_symbol, weightetf_universe · asset_class, aum_usd, fund_type, inception_date, issuer, name, ticker, volatility_1yThe FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer Fund is an exchange-traded fund designed to offer investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of large-cap equities while incorporating a layer of protection against market downturns. The fund achieves this through a structured buffer strategy, which aims to mitigate downside risk by establishing multiple layers (or "ladders") of protection for specific market periods. This unique structure balances exposure to potential market gains with a level of predetermined risk reduction, particularly appealing in volatile market conditions. The primary function of this fund is to provide moderate growth by investing in a broad array of well-established companies, while simultaneously offering peace of mind through its buffering technique. This approach is particularly relevant to conservative investors or those looking to hedge against market volatility without severely limiting the potential for capital appreciation. The FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer Fund occupies a distinctive niche in the financial markets, merging traditional investment in large-cap equities with innovative buffer strategies. It holds considerable appeal for investors seeking a strategic blend of growth potential and risk management in their portfolios.
30-day change
$23.58M
90-day change
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Current AUM: $984,806,144. 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 BUFZ are coming soon. The BW fund-document archive will surface PDFs alongside a metadata index for searchability.