BGLD

FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF

$24.25
+0.00%
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📎 Investment Objective

The FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF (BGLD) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the performance of the FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer Index.

Overview

ETF tracking FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF

Category Commodities
Issuer Other
Inception Date 2021-01-21
Market Cap $69.1M
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 18.95%
52-Week Range $18.17 - $24.31
VWAP $24.23

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF (BGLD) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the performance of the FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer Index.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF invests in a portfolio of exchange-traded futures contracts on gold and cash equivalents to track the performance of the underlying index. The index aims to provide exposure to gold with a built-in quarterly buffer to limit downside risk.

✨ Key Features

  • Provides exposure to the gold commodity through a rules-based futures-based strategy
  • Incorporates a quarterly buffer mechanism to limit downside risk
  • Low expense ratio of 0.00%
  • Limited performance history available due to the fund's recent inception

⚠️ Primary Risks

  • Commodity risk: The fund's performance is tied to the price of gold, which can be volatile and subject to market fluctuations
  • Derivatives risk: The use of futures contracts exposes the fund to the risks associated with the derivatives market
  • Liquidity risk: The fund may have difficulty buying or selling certain investments at an optimal time and price
  • Limited performance history: With a limited track record, the fund's long-term performance is uncertain

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to the gold commodity with a focus on downside risk management. It may be most appropriate for investors with a medium to long-term investment horizon and a moderate risk tolerance.