(BUFG) First Trust Exchange-Traded - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: BATS • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • • Defined Outcome

BUFG: Stocks, Index, ETFs

The First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BATS: BUFG) is a defined outcome ETF designed to provide investors with returns based on the price performance of the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (SPY), subject to a cap, while incorporating a buffer against losses over a one-year period. The fund achieves this by investing in a portfolio of ETFs and utilizing options strategies. SPY, as the underlying index fund, aims to replicate the performance of the S&P 500® Index, which tracks 500 large-cap U.S. companies. BUFGs structure is tailored to risk-averse investors seeking equity exposure with downside protection.

As a buffered allocation fund, BUFG employs a structured approach to balance growth potential and loss mitigation. The funds returns are tied to SPYs price performance, up to a predetermined cap, while offering a defined buffer against losses. This makes it suitable for investors who want to participate in equity markets while limiting downside risk. The ETFs strategy is transparent, with its performance linked to SPYs returns, adjusted for fees and expenses.

Ticker Symbol: BUFG Exchange: BATS Type: ETF Country Origin: USA ETF Category: Defined Outcome Average Volume 20d: 39383 Last Price: 24.80 SMA 20: 24.97 SMA 50: 24.82 SMA 200: 23.97 ATR: 0.20 AUM: 264.16M USD 3-Month Forecast: Based on and , BUFG is expected to trade within a narrow range, with support near its 50-day SMA (24.82) and resistance at its 20-day SMA (24.97). The low ATR (0.20) suggests muted volatility, while the funds AUM ($264.16M) indicates moderate investor interest. If SPYs price remains stable or rises, BUFG may approach its return cap. Conversely, if SPY declines, the funds buffer will mitigate losses, but the cap may limit upside participation. Over the next three months, BUFG is likely to maintain its current price levels, with potential for slight upside if market conditions improve.

Additional Sources for BUFG ETF

BUFG ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 250m
Category Defined Outcome
TER 1.05%
IPO / Inception 2021-10-26

BUFG ETF Ratings

Growth 5y 52.0%
Fundamental -
Dividend 0.0%
Rel. Strength Industry -2.79
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 22.21 USD
Fair Price DCF -

BUFG Dividends

No Dividends Paid

BUFG Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -6.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 92.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 79.5%
CAGR 5y 5.42%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.31
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.78
Alpha -0.48
Beta 0.60
Volatility 18.87%
Current Volume 18.9k
Average Volume 20d 33.8k
What is the price of BUFG stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 23.92 with a total of 18,936 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.56%, over one month by -4.93%, over three months by -3.78% and over the past year by +7.60%.
Is First Trust Exchange-Traded a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, First Trust Exchange-Traded (BATS:BUFG) is currently (March 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 52.01 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BUFG as of March 2025 is 22.21. This means that BUFG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.15%.
Is BUFG a buy, sell or hold?
First Trust Exchange-Traded has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for BUFG stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BUFG First Trust Exchange-Traded will be worth about 24.7 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 23.92. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.34%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 24.7 3.3%