BUFT FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF
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FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT) ETF
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- Exchange
- BATS
- Inception
- 2021-10-26
- Has Options
- No
- Expense ratio
- 1.21% prospectus, filed Dec 29, 2025
- Assets
- $164M issuer-reported, Oct 20, 2026
- Trailing yield
- —
- Average daily volume
- $510K 30 sessions
- Holdings
- 8 top 10 are 99.9%
- Listed
- Oct 26, 2021 Cboe BZX
- Last fee change
- +16 bp filed Dec 29, 2025
- Net asset value
- $26.50 issuer, Oct 20, 2026
Moves with. US large-cap stocks (58% of its variance, beta 0.19); High yield over Treasuries (5% of its variance, beta 0.12); Value over growth (3% of its variance, beta -0.01). These factors explain 65% of its daily moves over the last year.
Stated objective. The investment objective of the FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (the Fund ) is to seek to provide investors with capital preservation. (from the fund's prospectus)
All 8 holdingsFlow historySimilar fundsOverlap toolAll Buffer ETFs
- May 2026
- +$1.3M latest reported month
- Latest 3 months
- −$1.3M −0.9% of assets
- Latest 12 months
- +$9.7M +6.7% of assets
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| Month | Net flow |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | +$1.3M |
| Apr 2026 | −$2.5M |
| Mar 2026 | −$118K |
| Feb 2026 | +$299 |
| Jan 2026 | +$2.5M |
| Dec 2025 | +$2.4M |
| Nov 2025 | $0 |
| Oct 2025 | +$2.4M |
| Sep 2025 | +$1.2M |
| Aug 2025 | +$3.6M |
| Jul 2025 | +$2.4M |
| Jun 2025 | −$3.5M |
Net creations and redemptions from the fund's SEC filings, which become public about 60 days after each quarter. Every month since 57 months ago
- Insider buying
- 0% of weight had net insider buying, 90 days; 0% net selling
- 13F holders
- −7.8% change in shares held by institutions, latest quarter
- Reporting earnings
- 0.0% of weight in 7 days; 0.0% in 14
Each figure is the fund's holdings weighted by position size, using our data on those stocks, and covers only the share of the stock holdings stated. Positive fair value means the holdings trade below our estimate.
| Action | Holding | Weight before | Weight after | Shares vs flows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New position | XJUNFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | — | 20.51% | — |
| Exit | XAPRFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | 17.08% | — | — |
| Exit | XMARFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | 15.88% | — | — |
| New position | GJUNFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | — | 15.47% | — |
| New position | XJULFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | — | 14.79% | — |
| Exit | DAPRFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | 14.69% | — | — |
| New position | DJUNFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | — | 14.50% | — |
| Exit | GAPRFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | 14.49% | — | — |
| Exit | GMARFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | 13.03% | — | — |
| New position | XAUGFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII | — | 12.66% | — |
0 new, 0 exited, 0 increased and 0 decreased between the fund's two latest holdings reports; turnover 0.0%. Full holdings and history
- Authorized participants
- 4 active of 22 with agreements; top 3 did 100%
- Created · redeemed
- $334M · $330M over the fiscal year
- Redemptions in kind
- 100% creations 100% in kind
- Creation unit
- 50,000 shares
- Securities lending
- authorized, none lent
From the fund's annual census filing with the SEC. In-kind redemptions are what let an ETF shed appreciated securities without realising gains.
| Symbol | Name | Weight % | Asset Class | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XMAR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 16.57% | Equity (US) | — |
| XDEC | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 16.30% | Equity (US) | — |
| XJAN | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January | 14.29% | Equity (US) | — |
| XFEB | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 14.00% | Equity (US) | — |
| DMAR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 13.79% | Equity (US) | — |
| GMAR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 13.39% | Equity (US) | — |
| XAPR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 11.60% | Equity (US) | — |
| — | US Dollar | 0.06% | Cash/Money Market | — |
| Month | '21 | '22 | '23 | '24 | '25 | '26 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -- | -0.89% | 2.39% | 0.91% | 1.11% | 0.32% | 0.77% |
| Feb | -- | -1.30% | -1.16% | 0.86% | 0.29% | 0.20% | -0.22% |
| Mar | -- | 2.40% | 1.88% | 0.52% | -0.81% | -0.04% | 0.79% |
| Apr | -- | -3.97% | 0.45% | -0.28% | -0.45% | 3.03% | -0.24% |
| May | -- | -1.09% | 0.18% | 2.26% | 2.87% | 0.84% | 1.01% |
| Jun | -- | -2.88% | 2.84% | 0.58% | 1.68% | 0.04% | 0.45% |
| Jul | -- | 2.04% | 1.09% | 0.47% | 0.89% | 0.65% | 1.03% |
| Aug | -- | -1.43% | -0.03% | 0.78% | 1.20% | 0.67% | 0.24% |
| Sep | -- | -3.10% | -2.11% | 0.46% | 0.77% | 0.40% | -0.72% |
| Oct | 0.10% | 1.37% | -1.25% | 0.47% | 0.44% | 0.23%* | 0.23% |
| Nov | -0.72% | 2.00% | 4.35% | 1.06% | 0.60% | -- | 1.46% |
| Dec | 1.64% | -2.69% | 1.49% | 0.02% | 0.76% | -- | 0.24% |
| Total | 1.01% | -9.39% | 10.39% | 8.40% | 9.71% | 6.49% | 4.43% |
Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.
- SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
- EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
- MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
- ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
- +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
- RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
- Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
- Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.
Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.
- Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
- OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
- Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
- ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
- HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.
Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →
Trend Indicators
Momentum Oscillators
Volume & Volatility
Data Summary
Here is the stock analysis report for BUFT:
Executive Summary
Overall assessment: NEUTRAL with confidence level (6/10)
Key drivers and primary risks: The stock has been trending sideways, with a slightly positive bias. The main risk is the lack of recent news or catalysts that could drive significant price movements.
Investment thesis: BUFT's technical indicators suggest a neutral to bullish trend, but the lack of recent news and limited volatility pose a risk to potential investors. A closer look at the chart reveals a consolidation phase, which may lead to a breakout or mean reversion in the near term.
Recent news sentiment impact: No recent news headlines are available, which adds to the uncertainty around BUFT's future price movements.
Technical Analysis
Trend Direction: Short-term (1-4 weeks): Neutral; Medium-term (1-3 months): Bullish; Long-term (3-12 months): Neutral
Support/Resistance Levels: Key price levels from moving averages and technical patterns:
- SMA 20: $26.30
- SMA 50: $26.13
- SMA 200: $25.33
- Upper Bollinger Band: $26.39
- Middle Bollinger Band: $26.30
- Lower Bollinger Band: $26.21
Momentum Signals: RSI interpretation (overbought >70, oversold <30, neutral 30-70): Neutral (62.30) MACD signal (bullish/bearish crossover): Bullish (0.07 / Signal: -0.00 / Histogram: 0.07) Bollinger Bands position (squeeze, breakout, mean reversion): Neutral
Volume Analysis: Volume trends and institutional interest signals:
- Volume SMA 20: 19709.35
- On-Balance Volume (OBV): 1419884.09
- Volume Rate of Change: -35.20%
News & Sentiment Analysis
Recent Headlines Summary: No recent news available
Sentiment Assessment: Neutral sentiment due to lack of recent news headlines.
Catalyst Identification: No upcoming events, earnings, product launches, or regulatory changes are currently scheduled.
Market Narrative: The neutral market narrative is driven by the lack of significant price movements and the absence of notable news headlines.
Risk & Volatility Assessment
Beta Interpretation: Low risk relative to market (beta = 0.21 vs SPY).
Volatility Regime: Low volatility - stock moves less than market (stock volatility = 0.03).
Options Market Signals: No options data available.
Downside Protection: Support levels and risk management considerations:
- SMA 20: $26.30
- SMA 50: $26.13
- Lower Bollinger Band: $26.21
Market Context & Positioning
Sector Performance: BUFT's performance is neutral compared to its sector.
Institutional Activity: No notable institutional activity or volume patterns are evident.
Correlation Analysis: BUFT moves relatively closely with the market (R-squared = 0.79).
Relative Valuation: BUFT trades within a trading range, neither overbought nor oversold.
Key Levels & Action Items
Critical Price Levels: Support levels and resistance:
- SMA 20: $26.30
- SMA 50: $26.13
- Upper Bollinger Band: $26.39
- Middle Bollinger Band: $26.30
- Lower Bollinger Band: $26.21
Breakout/Breakdown Levels: Technical levels that could trigger significant moves:
- SMA 20: $26.30 (support)
- SMA 50: $26.13 (support)
- Upper Bollinger Band: $26.39 (resistance)
Time-Sensitive Catalysts: No earnings dates, FDA approvals, or product launches are currently scheduled.
Risk Management: Stop-loss levels and position sizing considerations:
- SMA 20: $25.50
- Lower Bollinger Band: $25.80
Please note that this analysis is based on the provided data, and I have not included any buy/sell advice or specific investment recommendations.
BUFT Options Activity & IV Rank
Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →
score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.
RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.
- RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
- MACD crossover + histogram trend
- Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
- Stochastic %K <20 / >80
- Williams %R <−80 / >−20
- Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
- Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
- BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
- IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
- IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
- Min open interest across all legs
- OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05
score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →
Enter a ticker to scan for optimal spread opportunities.
Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol pointsHow much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.
- Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
- Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
- Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
- Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each sideWhich side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.
- Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
- Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
- Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
- Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:
- High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
- Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
- Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility surface.
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility smile.
Risk Metrics
Analysis Details
Data Points: 251
Period: 252 trading days
Low volatility - stock moves less than market
BUFT Institutional Ownership (13F)
Latest filings — 2026-09-30Institutional managers with $100M+ AUM file Form 13F-HR quarterly, due 45 days after quarter end. Holdings are reported gross at quarter-end market value — they are a snapshot, not a real-time position.
- Shares — long equity positions in this name, aggregated across share classes.
- Calls / Puts — notional value of long call / put exposure where this ticker is the underlying.
- % of Float — holder's reported shares divided by the latest diluted shares outstanding. Sums above 100% indicate large custodian / prime broker positions where the same shares are reported by multiple filers.
- Custodian badge — filers with more than 5,000 holdings are typically broker-dealers / custodians reporting customer-held shares, not active managers.
Each filer is counted once at its latest 13F-HR filing. New filings are ingested on a weekly cadence.
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| Symbol | Name | Weight % | Price | 1 Day | 1 Week | 1 Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XMAR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 16.57% | $43.8 | +0.07% | +0.17% | +0.29% |
| XDEC | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 16.30% | $43.98 | -0.18% | -0.09% | +0.38% |
| XJAN | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January | 14.29% | $39.51 | +0.09% | +0.20% | +0.36% |
| XFEB | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 14.00% | $38.45 | +0.04% | +0.25% | +0.35% |
| DMAR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 13.79% | $45.94 | +0.09% | +0.16% | +0.43% |
| GMAR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 13.39% | $45.27 | -0.47% | -0.35% | +0.07% |
| XAPR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 11.60% | $38.8 | +0.05% | +0.13% | +0.28% |