ATLASFT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR): outlook, holdings and fees
FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 1.07% 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 BUFR
| Last price | $37.57 (+0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 61% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $37.27 – $38.29 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.5% |
| 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.
BUFR fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Buffered (defined outcome) |
| Assets under management | $10.9B |
| Expense ratio | 1.07% |
| Number of holdings | 12 |
| Portfolio turnover | 1% |
| Inception | Aug 10, 2020 |
| 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 Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs. Under normal market conditions, it will invest substantially all of its assets in the Underlying ETFs, which seek to provide investors with returns that match the price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, up to a predetermined upside cap, while providing a buffer against the first 10% of SPY losses, over a defined one-year period.
BUFR top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September FSEP | – | 8.43% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October FOCT | – | 8.37% |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November FNOV | – | 8.24% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December FDEC | – | 8.24% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January FJAN | – | 8.32% |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July FJUL | – | 8.22% |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June FJUN | – | 8.56% |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April FAPR | – | 8.33% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May FMAY | – | 8.20% |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February FFEB | – | 8.19% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BUFR sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 40.7% |
| Financial Services | 11.4% |
| Healthcare | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.8% |
| Industrials | 7.6% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.2% |
| Energy | 3.4% |
| Utilities | 1.8% |
| Real Estate | 1.7% |
| Basic Materials | 1.4% |
By region: North America 99.7%, Europe Developed 0.3%.
BUFR returns and risk
| Year to date | +10.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +13.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +14.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 7.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.41 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BUFR: frequently asked questions
What does BUFR invest in?
FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (8.4%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (8.4%), FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (8.2%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (8.2%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January (8.3%).
What is the BUFR expense ratio?
1.07% a year: about $107.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BUFR dividend yield?
0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BUFR go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 61%, with a likely range (50%) of $37.27 to $38.29 from $37.57 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BUFR performed?
Year to date +10.5%, one year +13.0%, three years +14.9% a year, five years +10.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Buffered (defined outcome)
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- Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September (PSEP)
- FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ)
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