FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII registered 2 new fund series on Form 485APOS, filed 2019-01-23. Featured series: First Trust Buffer April ETF.
| Series | Class | Ticker | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Buffer April ETF | First Trust Buffer April ETF | FAUG | Yes |
| First Trust Ultra Buffer April ETF | First Trust Ultra Buffer April ETF | DAUG | Yes |
The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF August (the Fund ) is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the Underlying ETF ), up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.29% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from August 18, 2025 through August 21, 2026.