ATLASFT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY): outlook, holdings and fees
FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 100.00% and the yield is 0.00%. The ten largest holdings are 97% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BUFY
| Last price | $23.84 (+0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 63% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $23.69 – $24.26 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.4% |
| 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.
BUFY fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Buffered (defined outcome) |
| Assets under management | $170M |
| Expense ratio | 100.00% |
| Number of holdings | 4 |
| Inception | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with international developed market equity exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of FT Vest International Equity Moderate 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. The fund is non-diversified.
BUFY top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - March YMAR | – | 23.84% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - December YDEC | – | 25.01% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - June YJUN | – | 24.48% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September YSEP | – | 24.14% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BUFY sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 45.9% |
| Industrials | 13.3% |
| Technology | 9.5% |
| Healthcare | 7.1% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 5.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.6% |
| Basic Materials | 4.2% |
| Communication Services | 3.5% |
| Energy | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 2.5% |
| Real Estate | 1.1% |
BUFY returns and risk
| Year to date | +7.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +8.7% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 0.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BUFY: frequently asked questions
What does BUFY invest in?
FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - March (23.8%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - December (25.0%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - June (24.5%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September (24.1%).
What is the BUFY expense ratio?
100.00% a year: about $10,000.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BUFY dividend yield?
0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BUFY go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 63%, with a likely range (50%) of $23.69 to $24.26 from $23.84 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BUFY performed?
Year to date +7.1%, one year +8.7%. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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