FAUG — FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (ticker: FAUG) is a equity ETF issued by First Trust tracking Cboe S&P 500 Buffer Protect Index August. It was launched on 2019-11-06.
Live Price$55.89
Change0.07%
AUM$1.18B
Expense Ratio0.01%
Avg Volume23,821.053
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 0.07% |
| 1 Week | -0.62% |
| 1 Month | 0.56% |
| 3 Months | 6.09% |
| 6 Months | 6.14% |
| YTD | 5.55% |
| 1 Year | 16.89% |
| 3 Years | 49.20% |
| 5 Years | 52.07% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-08-16 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.37 | N/A | 104.52% |
| 2 | 2024-08-16 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.37 | N/A | 104.52% |
| 3 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.54 | N/A | 101.95% |
| 4 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.54 | N/A | 101.95% |
| 5 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.54 | N/A | 101.95% |
| 6 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.54 | N/A | 100.93% |
| 7 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.54 | N/A | 100.93% |
| 8 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.54 | N/A | 100.93% |
| 9 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.54 | N/A | 100.93% |
| 10 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.54 | N/A | 100.93% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Brand | FT Vest |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Buy-write |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Size and Style |
| Segment | Equity: U.S. - Large Cap |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | Cboe S&P 500 Buffer Protect Index August |
| Inception Date | 2019-11-06 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | FAUG |
|---|---|
| Full Name | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $1.18B |
| Inception | 2019-11-06 |
| Index Tracked | Cboe S&P 500 Buffer Protect Index August |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FAUG track?
FAUG (FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August) tracks Cboe S&P 500 Buffer Protect Index August, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of FAUG?
FAUG has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of FAUG?
FAUG has approximately $1.18B in assets under management.
Does FAUG pay a dividend?
FAUG distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues FAUG?
FAUG is issued by First Trust under the FT Vest brand, launched on 2019-11-06.
Open the interactive FAUG dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.