FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG) Research

The FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August is designed to offer investors a targeted investment experience. Its primary goal is to mirror the price appreciation of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (referred to as the "Underlying ETF") over a defined timeframe. This strategy aims to provide returns, before accounting for any fees and expenses, that track the Underlying ETF's performance, with a maximum upside limited to 11.89%. Simultaneously, it endeavors to protect investors from the first 15% of any declines in the Underlying ETF's value, also prior to fees and expenses. This specific investment period runs from August 18, 2025, through August 21, 2026.

Market snapshot

Symbol
GAUG
Price
$41.31
Day change
+0.29%
Market cap
$296.4M
52-week range
36.13-41.43
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management

Peer companies

  • Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF (BAUG)
  • Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF (BSEP)
  • FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June (DJUN)
  • FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (DOCT)
  • FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (GDEC)
  • FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (GJUN)
  • FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May (GMAY)
  • Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF (JAJL)

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