First Trust Portfolios Canada Announces Cap, Buffer and Dates of August Buffer ETF
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 16 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
New Target Outcome Period for ETF: First Trust Canada announced the new cap of 14.55% and a buffer of 10% for the First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF (AUGB.F) for the period from August 18, 2025, to August 21, 2026, following the conclusion of the previous period on August 15, 2025.
Investment Strategy: The fund aims to provide returns matching the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust's price return up to the cap while offering downside protection, managed by Vest Financial LLC, which emphasizes outcome-based investing to help investors during market volatility.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





