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First Trust Vest Fund of Buffer ETFs (Canada) ETF (BUFR : NEO)
U.S. Equity
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Close (07-03-2026) |
$29.21 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.13
(-0.44%)
|
| Open | $29.01 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $29.01 - $29.28 |
| Volume | 3,600 |
As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (May 24, 2023): 14.05%
| 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 | 2.33% | 4.69% | 6.01% | 5.71% | 16.61% | 12.29% | 13.68% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Benchmark | 6.61% | 11.78% | 9.89% | 12.01% | 30.16% | 22.09% | 24.20% | 20.67% | 17.24% | 18.16% | 17.70% | 16.50% | 15.73% | 16.24% |
| Category Average | 5.38% | 7.75% | 7.75% | 9.29% | 23.04% | 16.03% | 18.97% | 15.39% | 11.83% | 14.12% | 13.39% | 12.20% | 11.82% | 12.19% |
| Category Rank | 1,194 / 1,398 | 1,122 / 1,388 | 803 / 1,373 | 1,065 / 1,376 | 964 / 1,315 | 913 / 1,241 | 959 / 1,181 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.28% | 1.58% | 1.26% | 1.78% | 1.02% | 0.71% | 0.28% | 0.86% | 0.11% | -3.42% | 5.93% | 2.33% |
| Benchmark | 4.21% | 3.75% | 1.28% | 5.00% | 3.05% | -0.03% | -1.89% | 0.38% | -0.17% | -2.91% | 8.00% | 6.61% |
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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,152/ 1,223 | 398/ 1,266 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
13.86% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
10.99% (2025)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 99.99 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 99.99 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.99 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Trust Vest US Eq Buf ETF Feb H (FEBB.F) | 25.08 |
| First Trust Vest US Eq Buf ETF Nov H (NOVB.F) | 25.00 |
| First Trust Vest US Eq Buf ETF Aug H (AUGB.F) | 24.97 |
| First Trust Vest US Eq Buf ETF (MAYB.F) | 24.91 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.03 |
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 | 8.60% | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.62% | - | - |
| Alpha | -0.01% | - | - |
| Rsquared | 0.75% | - | - |
| Sharpe | 1.12% | - | - |
| Sortino | 2.24% | - | - |
| Treynor | 0.16% | - | - |
| Tax Efficiency | - | - | - |
| Volatility |
|
- | - |
Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 7.54% | 8.60% | - | - |
| Beta | 0.56% | 0.62% | - | - |
| Alpha | 0.00% | -0.01% | - | - |
| Rsquared | 0.75% | 0.75% | - | - |
| Sharpe | 1.77% | 1.12% | - | - |
| Sortino | 3.46% | 2.24% | - | - |
| Treynor | 0.24% | 0.16% | - | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | - | - | - |
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 | $29.82 |
| 52 Week Low | $26.11 |
| 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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