Defined Outcome · BATS · USD · Data as of 2026-05-16
AUM
$1.35B
Expense ratio
0.85%
Yield
0.00%
YTD return
+3.94%
Last price
$54.41
Active · Coverage 38% · low
Today
51.8
Outlook
46.5
Block A (composite-derived)
40.3
Block C (market behavior)
55.3
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.
40.3
Coverage 38% · low
Liquidity
—
Expenses
45.0
Performance
—
Volatility
52.6
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 Buffer ETF - January (FJAN) is an exchange-traded fund from First Trust in the Mixed asset class. Launched in 2021. Assets under management: 1,352,037,632.
Bullish Whales composite rating: 40 out of 100. Evidence coverage 38% across 3 of 8 axes. Strongest axes: volatility, expenses, dividend.
Annualized one-year realized volatility 7%, 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 Buffer ETF FJAN is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide U.S. equity market exposure with a built-in risk mitigation feature. It achieves this through a defined buffer against downside losses, which can help investors manage volatility and downside risk more effectively. This ETF is typically attractive to investors looking for equity market participation while cushioning against potential market declines over a specified period. The ETF focuses primarily on large-cap U.S. equities, offering investors exposure to some of the most significant and stable companies in the American economy. The buffered approach provides a set level of protection against market downturns, making it suitable for those seeking a balance between growth opportunities and risk management. FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs hold a unique place in the market by combining traditional equity investing with elements of risk control, offering a strategic option for investors looking for a nuanced approach to investing in the U.S. equity market.
Net AUM change history is not yet available for this ETF. Fund-flow time series is a Phase B deliverable.
Current AUM: $1,352,037,632. 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 FJAN are coming soon. The BW fund-document archive will surface PDFs alongside a metadata index for searchability.