FT Vest Fund of Buffer ETFsBUFR
BUFR
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
137% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 45 | Existing positions closed: 19
128% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 189 | Existing positions reduced: 83
18% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.72B [Q2] → $4.39B (+$666M) [Q3]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 316 [Q2] → 342 (+26) [Q3]
0.43% less ownership
Funds ownership: 82.96% [Q2] → 82.53% (-0.43%) [Q3]
4% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 45 [Q2] → 43 (-2) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BUFR.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months 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
4 months 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
5 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
7 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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