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First Trust Vest Fund of Buffer ETFs (Canada) ETF (BUFR : NEO)
U.S. Equity
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|
Close (09-17-2026) |
$29.87 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.06
(-0.20%)
|
| Open | - |
|---|---|
| Day Range | - - - |
| Volume | 0 |
As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (May 24, 2023): 13.48%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 1.33% | 1.67% | 6.44% | 7.47% | 11.60% | 10.91% | 12.23% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Benchmark | 1.53% | 2.18% | 14.22% | 14.46% | 21.47% | 19.74% | 22.03% | 21.44% | 14.94% | 16.85% | 17.24% | 15.61% | 16.58% | 16.03% |
| Category Average | 1.07% | 11.09% | 11.09% | 11.44% | 15.84% | 14.06% | 17.09% | 16.41% | 10.20% | 12.83% | 12.95% | 11.53% | 12.36% | 12.05% |
| Category Rank | 580 / 1,391 | 781 / 1,384 | 1,154 / 1,361 | 1,017 / 1,350 | 879 / 1,326 | 924 / 1,234 | 986 / 1,176 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.78% | 1.02% | 0.71% | 0.28% | 0.86% | 0.11% | -3.42% | 5.93% | 2.33% | -0.06% | 0.40% | 1.33% |
| Benchmark | 5.00% | 3.05% | -0.03% | -1.89% | 0.38% | -0.17% | -2.91% | 8.00% | 6.61% | 2.01% | -1.34% | 1.53% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
6.97% (November 2023)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-4.12% (September 2023)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13.86% | 10.99% |
| Benchmark | 8.65% | 13.80% | 3.98% | 25.18% | 16.07% | 28.16% | -12.52% | 23.32% | 36.01% | 12.28% |
| Category Average | 6.16% | 13.43% | -2.19% | 22.72% | 13.97% | 23.22% | -14.41% | 18.85% | 26.98% | 8.65% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,132/ 1,204 | 390/ 1,244 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
13.86% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
10.99% (2025)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 99.17 |
| International Equity | 2.49 |
| Canadian Equity | 0.02 |
| Cash and Equivalents | -1.63 |
| Other | -0.05 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 46.13 |
| Financial Services | 12.09 |
| Consumer Services | 9.31 |
| Healthcare | 9.14 |
| Industrial Goods | 5.64 |
| Other | 17.69 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 97.49 |
| Europe | 2.36 |
| Latin America | 0.07 |
| Asia | 0.06 |
| Other | 0.02 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Trust Vest US Eq Buf ETF Feb H (FEBB.F) | 24.99 |
| First Trust Vest US Eq Buf ETF Aug H (AUGB.F) | 24.99 |
| First Trust Vest US Eq Buf ETF Nov H (NOVB.F) | 24.98 |
| First Trust Vest US Eq Buf ETF (MAYB.F) | 24.97 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.06 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
First Trust Vest Fund of Buffer ETFs (Canada) ETF
Median
Other - U.S. Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.28% | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.59% | - | - |
| Alpha | 0.00% | - | - |
| Rsquared | 0.75% | - | - |
| Sharpe | 1.03% | - | - |
| Sortino | 1.98% | - | - |
| Treynor | 0.14% | - | - |
| Tax Efficiency | - | - | - |
| Volatility |
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- | - |
Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 7.33% | 8.28% | - | - |
| Beta | 0.52% | 0.59% | - | - |
| Alpha | 0.01% | 0.00% | - | - |
| Rsquared | 0.71% | 0.75% | - | - |
| Sharpe | 1.23% | 1.03% | - | - |
| Sortino | 2.24% | 1.98% | - | - |
| Treynor | 0.17% | 0.14% | - | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | - | - | - |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | May 24, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
| 52 Week High | $30.41 |
| 52 Week Low | $26.77 |
| Annual Dividend | - |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | - |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | - |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
The First Trust ETF seeks to provide the holders of Units (“Unitholders”) with capital appreciation and exposure to U.S. large capitalization companies included in the S&P 500 Index through investment in an equally weighted portfolio of First Trust Cboe Vest Funds (as defined herein) which are equity buffer ETFs.
Investment Strategy
To achieve its investment objectives, the First Trust ETF will invest in an equally weighted portfolio of First Trust Cboe Vest Funds (initially, First Trust Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – August, First Trust Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – November, First Trust Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – February and First Trust Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – May).
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
First Trust Advisors LP |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
FT Portfolios Canada Co. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
- |
| Registrar |
- |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.15% |
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