First Trust has launched a US equity buffer ETF, which aims to protect investors from a level of losses over the course of a year.
The First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer UCITS ETF – January will aim to match the price return of the S&P 500 up to a predetermined upside cap, while providing a 10% downside cushion through a built-in buffer mechanism.
The cap and buffer will be reset after a year in January 2026 to match market conditions. The ETF charges a 0.85% total expense ratio.
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Rupert Haddon, managing director at First Trust Global Portfolios, said: “FJAN represents the first ETF in our quarterly series of scheduled UCITS ETFs for our S&P 500 Target Outcome 10% buffer suite.
“In today’s volatile market environment, we believe FJAN offers a compelling solution for investors seeking exposure to leading S&P 500 companies while managing downside risk.”