ATLASFT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD): outlook, holdings and fees
FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 1.10% and the yield is 0.00%. The ten largest holdings are 83% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BUFD
| Last price | $30.37 (-0.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 65% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $30.24 – $30.85 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.3% |
| Distribution yield | 0.00% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
BUFD fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Buffered (defined outcome) |
| Assets under management | $2.2B |
| Expense ratio | 1.10% |
| Number of holdings | 12 |
| Portfolio turnover | 2% |
| Inception | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with U.S. large-cap equity market exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of twelve FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETFs. The term laddered portfolio refers to the fund's investment in multiple underlying ETFs that have target outcome period expiration dates which occur on a rolling, or periodic, basis.
BUFD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September DSEP | – | 8.58% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January DJAN | – | 8.32% |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February DFEB | – | 8.06% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April DAPR | – | 8.60% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December DDEC | – | 8.60% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October DOCT | – | 8.04% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May DMAY | – | 8.62% |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November DNOV | – | 8.29% |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June DJUN | – | 8.15% |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July DJUL | – | 8.15% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BUFD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 39.8% |
| Financial Services | 11.2% |
| Communication Services | 9.9% |
| Healthcare | 9.7% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.9% |
| Industrials | 7.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.6% |
| Energy | 3.5% |
| Utilities | 1.9% |
| Real Estate | 1.7% |
| Basic Materials | 1.5% |
By region: North America 99.7%, Europe Developed 0.3%.
BUFD returns and risk
| Year to date | +8.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +10.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +12.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 5.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.26 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BUFD: frequently asked questions
What does BUFD invest in?
FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (8.6%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (8.3%), FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (8.1%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (8.6%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (8.6%).
What is the BUFD expense ratio?
1.10% a year: about $110.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BUFD dividend yield?
0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BUFD go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 65%, with a likely range (50%) of $30.24 to $30.85 from $30.37 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BUFD performed?
Year to date +8.6%, one year +10.2%, three years +12.6% a year, five years +8.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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