FT Vest Fund of Buffer ETFs
BUFR

$29.85

0.13%

Market Cap: $5.28B

Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

168% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 59 | Existing positions closed: 22

133% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 163 | Existing positions reduced: 70

23% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.01B [Q1] → $3.71B (+$702M) [Q2]

13% more funds holding

Funds holding: 278 [Q1] → 315 (+37) [Q2]

7% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 42 [Q1] → 45 (+3) [Q2]

1.3% more ownership

Funds ownership: 81.45% [Q1] → 82.75% (+1.3%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BUFR.

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Financial journalist opinion

Neutral

Seeking Alpha

1 week ago

BUFR: Could Make Sense For An Impending Bear Market

Buffer funds like FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF use options to mitigate downside risk while capping upside potential, appealing to cautious investors. The BUFR ETF's laddered strategy splits the fund into four sub-portfolios, enhancing rebalancing opportunities and potentially capturing higher upside caps. BUFR invests in FLEX Options on SPY, offering a unique risk-return profile tied to the S&P 500 index.

Negative

ETF Trends

1 month ago

Why You Shouldn't Rebuff Buffer ETFs

Recent downturns from the Great Recession and the worldwide pandemic are still fresh on investors' minds. Now any pullback in the market has left investors shaky.

Negative

Seeking Alpha

3 months ago

BUFR: A Fund-Of-Funds ETF Comprised Of Monthly Buffered ETFs

ETF managers are creating buffered funds with upside caps and targeted maximum downside risk to cater to changing investor needs and goals. The FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF holds one ETF that resets each month, aiming to provide capital appreciation while limiting downside risk. BUFR offers a laddered portfolio approach to manage investment timing risks, with each underlying ETF resetting its cap and buffer monthly based on the price level of SPY.

Positive

ETF Trends

4 months ago

Last Week in ETFs: PGIM Adds 4 New Buffer ETFs

Last week was fairly active within the ETF industry. The period ending May 10 saw the launch of 11 new ETFs, including funds from Global X, WisdomTree and TCW.

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