KRUZ vs. BUFH

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

KRUZ (Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF) and BUFH (FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - KRUZ is a Large Cap Blend Equities fund actively managed by Subversive, while BUFH is a Defined Outcome fund managed by First Trust. KRUZ charges 0.83%/yr vs 0.95%/yr for BUFH.

Performance

KRUZ vs. BUFH - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF (KRUZ) and FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF (BUFH). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

KRUZ

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BUFH

• 1D: 0.02%
• 1M: 0.66%
• YTD: 2.47%
• 6M: 2.94%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

KRUZ vs. BUFH - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
KRUZ Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF	0.00%	0.00%
BUFH FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF	2.47%	3.89%

Return for Risk

KRUZ vs. BUFH - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF (KRUZ) and FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF (BUFH). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	KRUZ	BUFH	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	2.91	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	KRUZ	BUFH	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-1.53%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-0.02%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-0.18%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	KRUZ	BUFH	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.36%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	2.36%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	2.36%	—

KRUZ vs. BUFH - Expense Ratio Comparison

KRUZ has a 0.83% expense ratio, which is lower than BUFH's 0.95% expense ratio.

Dividends

KRUZ vs. BUFH - Dividend Comparison

Neither KRUZ nor BUFH has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
BUFH FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
KRUZ Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.57%	1.01%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, KRUZ or BUFH?

On fees, KRUZ is cheaper at 0.83% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, KRUZ or BUFH?

KRUZ is cheaper with a 0.83% expense ratio, compared with 0.95% for BUFH.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, KRUZ or BUFH?

KRUZ and BUFH have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between KRUZ and BUFH?

KRUZ is categorized as Large Cap Blend Equities, while BUFH is Defined Outcome. They also come from different issuers: Subversive and First Trust. Their fees differ too: 0.83% for KRUZ and 0.95% for BUFH.