GAUG — FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August
FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (ticker: GAUG) is a equity ETF issued by First Trust tracking S&P 500. It was launched on 2023-08-18.
Live Price$41.0849
Change0.12%
AUM$294.48M
Expense Ratio0.01%
Avg Volume16,415.632
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 0.12% |
| 1 Week | -0.41% |
| 1 Month | 0.54% |
| 3 Months | 4.92% |
| 6 Months | 5.18% |
| YTD | 4.65% |
| 1 Year | 13.31% |
| 3 Years | — |
| 5 Years | — |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-08-16 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.39 | N/A | 107.57% |
| 2 | 2024-08-16 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.39 | N/A | 107.57% |
| 3 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.56 | N/A | 103.05% |
| 4 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.56 | N/A | 103.05% |
| 5 | 2025-08-15 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 5.56 | N/A | 103.05% |
| 6 | 2025-08-15 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust C 5.56 | N/A | 102.52% |
| 7 | 2025-08-15 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust C 5.56 | N/A | 102.52% |
| 8 | 2025-08-15 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust C 5.56 | N/A | 102.52% |
| 9 | 2025-08-15 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust C 5.56 | N/A | 102.52% |
| 10 | 2025-08-15 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust C 5.56 | N/A | 102.52% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Brand | FT Vest |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Buy-write |
| Category | Size and Style |
| Segment | Equity: U.S. - Large Cap |
| Index Tracked | S&P 500 |
| Inception Date | 2023-08-18 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | GAUG |
|---|---|
| Full Name | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $294.48M |
| Inception | 2023-08-18 |
| Index Tracked | S&P 500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does GAUG track?
GAUG (FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August) tracks S&P 500, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of GAUG?
GAUG has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of GAUG?
GAUG has approximately $294.48M in assets under management.
Does GAUG pay a dividend?
GAUG distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues GAUG?
GAUG is issued by First Trust under the FT Vest brand, launched on 2023-08-18.
Open the interactive GAUG dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.