FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII registered 1 new fund series on Form 485APOS, filed 2022-09-26. Featured series: FT Cboe Vest US Small Cap Buffer ETF - December.
| Series | Class | Ticker | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Cboe Vest US Small Cap Buffer ETF - December | FT Cboe Vest US Small Cap Buffer ETF - December | SMAY | Yes |
The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF May (the Fund ) is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (the Underlying ETF ), up to a predetermined upside cap of 19.15% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from May 18, 2026 through May 21, 2027.