Defined Outcome · BATS · USD · Data as of 2026-05-16
AUM
$289.16M
Expense ratio
0.85%
Yield
0.00%
YTD return
+2.11%
Last price
$40.55
Active · Coverage 38% · low
Today
58.8
Outlook
53.6
Block A (composite-derived)
53.4
Block C (market behavior)
63.8
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.
53.4
Coverage 38% · low
Liquidity
—
Expenses
45.0
Performance
—
Volatility
87.5
Dividend
14.9
Concentration
—
Smart Money
—
Activist
—
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 U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR) is an exchange-traded fund from First Trust in the Mixed asset class. Launched in 2021. Assets under management: 289,160,864.
Bullish Whales composite rating: 53 out of 100. Evidence coverage 38% across 3 of 8 axes. Strongest axes: volatility, expenses, dividend.
Annualized one-year realized volatility 3%, classified low. Weakest axes: dividend, expenses.
etf_composite_score_current · composite_score, confidence, coverage_pct, dividend_score, expenses_score, volatility_scoreetf_universe · asset_class, aum_usd, fund_type, inception_date, issuer, name, ticker, volatility_1yFT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer Fund is a mutual fund designed to offer investors exposure to U.S. equities with a unique protective feature. It primarily seeks to track the performance of a specific U.S. equity index while employing a buffer strategy to partially shield against potential market declines. This buffer mechanism is structured to provide a predetermined level of protection against losses over a set outcome period, making the fund an attractive option for investors seeking downside protection alongside growth opportunities in the equity market. Notably, this fund targets investors who wish to participate in the U.S. equities market without being fully vulnerable to its volatility. The deep buffer aspect plays a crucial role, especially during periods of heightened market uncertainty, providing a cushion up to a certain percentage of loss. This characteristic allows for a more stable investment experience compared to direct equity index exposure. Market-wise, the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer Fund helps integrate risk management into traditional equity investment strategies, appealing to a diverse range of investors including those nearing retirement or those with a lower risk tolerance seeking more predictable investment outcomes.
Net AUM change history is not yet available for this ETF. Fund-flow time series is a Phase B deliverable.
Current AUM: $289,160,864. 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 DAPR are coming soon. The BW fund-document archive will surface PDFs alongside a metadata index for searchability.