DSEP — FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (ticker: DSEP) is a equity ETF issued by First Trust tracking Cboe S&P 500 30% (-5% to -35%) Buffer Protect September Series Index. It was launched on 2020-09-18.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 0.18% |
| 1 Week | -0.62% |
| 1 Month | 0.54% |
| 3 Months | 5.23% |
| 6 Months | 5.23% |
| YTD | 4.74% |
| 1 Year | 13.34% |
| 3 Years | 41.22% |
| 5 Years | 46.42% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-09-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.42 | N/A | 107.69% |
| 2 | 2024-09-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.42 | N/A | 107.69% |
| 3 | 2024-09-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.42 | N/A | 107.69% |
| 4 | 2024-09-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.42 | N/A | 107.69% |
| 5 | 2024-09-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.42 | N/A | 107.69% |
| 6 | 2024-09-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.42 | N/A | 106.61% |
| 7 | 2024-09-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.42 | N/A | 106.61% |
| 8 | 2025-09-19 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust C 5.67 | N/A | 102.49% |
| 9 | 2025-09-19 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust C 5.67 | N/A | 102.49% |
| 10 | 2025-09-19 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust C 5.67 | N/A | 102.49% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Brand | FT Vest |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Buy-write |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Volatility Hedged Equity |
| Segment | Equity: U.S. - Large Cap |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | Cboe S&P 500 30% (-5% to -35%) Buffer Protect September Series Index |
| Inception Date | 2020-09-18 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | DSEP |
|---|---|
| Full Name | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $347.65M |
| Inception | 2020-09-18 |
| Index Tracked | Cboe S&P 500 30% (-5% to -35%) Buffer Protect September Series Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DSEP track?
DSEP (FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September) tracks Cboe S&P 500 30% (-5% to -35%) Buffer Protect September Series Index, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of DSEP?
DSEP has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of DSEP?
DSEP has approximately $347.65M in assets under management.
Does DSEP pay a dividend?
DSEP distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues DSEP?
DSEP is issued by First Trust under the FT Vest brand, launched on 2020-09-18.
Open the interactive DSEP dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.