ATLASFT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ): outlook, holdings and fees
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 1.08% and the yield is 0.00%. The ten largest holdings are 99% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BUFQ
| Last price | $39.25 (0.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $38.57 – $40.36 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| 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.
BUFQ fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Buffered (defined outcome) |
| Assets under management | $1.7B |
| Expense ratio | 1.08% |
| Number of holdings | 4 |
| Portfolio turnover | 1% |
| Inception | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with large-cap equity market exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of four FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100® Buffer ETFs. The Underlying ETFs invest substantially all of their assets in FLEX Options on QQQ. FLEX Options are customizable exchange-traded option contracts guaranteed for settlement by the Options Clearing Corporation. The fund is non-diversified.
BUFQ top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September QSPT | – | 24.54% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Growth-100 Buffer ETF - June QJUN | – | 23.90% |
| First Trust Exchange - Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Growth-100 Buffer ETF - December QDEC | – | 26.07% |
| FT Cboe Vest Growth-100 Buffer ETF - March QMAR | – | 24.52% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BUFQ sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 43.2% |
| Financial Services | 27.1% |
| Communication Services | 9.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.6% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.1% |
| Industrials | 3.9% |
| Healthcare | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 0.8% |
| Basic Materials | 0.7% |
| Energy | 0.3% |
By region: North America 98.3%, Europe Developed 0.9%, Latin America 0.4%, Asia Emerging 0.2%, United Kingdom 0.2%.
BUFQ returns and risk
| Year to date | +13.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +18.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 8.8% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.32 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BUFQ: frequently asked questions
What does BUFQ invest in?
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September (24.5%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Growth-100 Buffer ETF - June (23.9%), First Trust Exchange - Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Growth-100 Buffer ETF - December (26.1%), FT Cboe Vest Growth-100 Buffer ETF - March (24.5%).
What is the BUFQ expense ratio?
1.08% a year: about $108.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BUFQ dividend yield?
0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BUFQ go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $38.57 to $40.36 from $39.25 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BUFQ performed?
Year to date +13.5%, one year +18.6%, three years +16.8% a year, five years 0.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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