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FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) Alternatives

FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) belongs to the Defined Outcome category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BUFD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to BUFD

BUFD charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BUFD alternatives.


Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BUFD

Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.


Top Performing BUFD Alternatives (YTD)

BUFD alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.


Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BUFD

BUFD alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.


Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BUFD

BUFD alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.


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Most popular FT Vest ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.


Often Compared With BUFD

What investors most often compare with BUFD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.


SymbolNameCategoryRisk / Return RankYTD ReturnInception
FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETFDefined Outcome, Actively Managed
76
-1.43%
Aug 10, 2020BUFD vs BUFR
Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETFDefined Outcome
77
-0.90%
Oct 20, 2016BUFD vs BUFF
Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETFDefined Outcome
86
-0.13%
Jun 30, 2021BUFD vs BALT
FT Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETFOptions Trading
75
-0.98%
Oct 25, 2023BUFD vs BUFZ
Parametric Hedged Equity ETFOptions Trading
74
-1.79%
Oct 16, 2023BUFD vs PHEQ
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETFS&P 500
64
-4.37%
Jan 22, 1993BUFD vs SPY
Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETFCorporate Bonds
98
0.46%
Sep 27, 2017BUFD vs BSCR
AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta FundLong-Short
1
-2.99%
Sep 13, 2011BUFD vs BTAL
Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETFDefined Outcome
70
-1.98%
Feb 8, 2022BUFD vs BUFB
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETFTotal Bond Market
60
0.02%
Sep 22, 2003BUFD vs AGG
Vanguard S&P 500 ETFS&P 500
65
-4.42%
Sep 7, 2010BUFD vs VOO
JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETFOptions Trading
58
-3.69%
Sep 28, 2023BUFD vs HELO
iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETFEquity Hedged
91
-0.12%
Jun 28, 2024BUFD vs MAXJ
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - DecemberDefined Outcome
84
-2.02%
Nov 29, 2019BUFD vs UDEC
Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (April) ETFDefined Outcome
86
1.91%
Mar 31, 2021BUFD vs PSCW
PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETFDefined Outcome, S&P 500
75
-1.34%
Jun 11, 2024BUFD vs BUFP
FT Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETFOptions Trading
64
-2.40%
Oct 26, 2021BUFD vs BUFG
Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Septem...Defined Outcome
66
1.13%
Aug 30, 2024BUFD vs KSEP
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - JanuaryDefined Outcome
68
-2.59%
Jan 15, 2021BUFD vs FJAN
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETFLong-Short, Actively Managed
68
-0.80%
Sep 9, 2014BUFD vs FTLS

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FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF