AUGM
FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - August
📎 Investment Objective
The FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - August (AUGM) seeks to provide investors with exposure to the U.S. equity market while aiming to limit downside risk during market downturns.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - August (AUGM) seeks to provide investors with exposure to the U.S. equity market while aiming to limit downside risk during market downturns.
🎯 Investment Strategy
AUGM utilizes a buffer protection strategy that aims to limit losses to a predetermined maximum level (the 'buffer') during periods of market decline, while allowing investors to participate in a portion of the market's upside. The fund invests in a portfolio of U.S. equities and employs options-based risk management techniques to implement the buffer protection strategy.
✨ Key Features
- Seeks to limit downside risk during market downturns through a buffer protection strategy
- Provides exposure to the U.S. equity market
- Resets the buffer protection strategy on a monthly basis
- Charges a 0.00% expense ratio
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Market risk: The fund's performance is subject to the overall performance of the U.S. equity market
- Derivative risk: The use of options-based strategies may not be successful in limiting downside risk as intended
- Liquidity risk: The fund may have difficulty buying or selling certain investments at an optimal time and price
- Concentration risk: The fund's investments are focused on the U.S. equity market
👤 Best For
AUGM may be suitable for investors seeking U.S. equity exposure with a focus on downside risk management, particularly those with a moderate risk tolerance and a medium-term investment horizon.