
FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG)
ETF overview
The FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August is designed to offer investors a targeted investment experience. Its primary goal is to mirror the price appreciation of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (referred to as the "Underlying ETF") over a defined timeframe. This strategy aims to provide returns, before accounting for any fees and expenses, that track the Underlying ETF's performance, with a maximum upside limited to 11.89%. Simultaneously, it endeavors to protect investors from the first 15% of any declines in the Underlying ETF's value, also prior to fees and expenses. This specific investment period runs from August 18, 2025, through August 21, 2026.
Fund facts
- Expense ratio
- 0.85%
- Fund assets
- 417.82M USD (all share classes)
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception date
- Aug 18, 2023
- Number of holdings
- 4
Breakdown
Holdings (4)
| Name | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-08-20 State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust C 7.68 | 97.71% | |
| 2027-08-20 State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust P 765.74 | 4.75% | |
| 2027-08-20 State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust C 871.03 | -1.60% | |
| 2027-08-20 State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust P 650.88 | -1.88% |
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Historical returns do not guarantee future returns. This is not investment advice.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG)
- Expense ratio
- 0.85%
- Fund assets
- 417.82M USD (all share classes)
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception date
- Aug 18, 2023
- Number of holdings
- 4
| Name | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-08-20 State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust C 7.68 | 97.71% | |
| 2027-08-20 State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust P 765.74 | 4.75% | |
| 2027-08-20 State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust C 871.03 | -1.60% | |
| 2027-08-20 State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust P 650.88 | -1.88% |
The FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August is designed to offer investors a targeted investment experience. Its primary goal is to mirror the price appreciation of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (referred to as the "Underlying ETF") over a defined timeframe. This strategy aims to provide returns, before accounting for any fees and expenses, that track the Underlying ETF's performance, with a maximum upside limited to 11.89%. Simultaneously, it endeavors to protect investors from the first 15% of any declines in the Underlying ETF's value, also prior to fees and expenses. This specific investment period runs from August 18, 2025, through August 21, 2026.
- FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - AugustFAUG · Expense ratio 0.85%
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