FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September Price & Performance (YSEP)

First Trust Advisors L.P. has announced April distributions for seven of its exchange-traded funds, with ex-dividend and record dates set for April 1 and payments on April 2. The funds include gold, high-yield, investment grade, and equity buffer strategies, reflecting ongoing demand for diversified income solutions.12

The FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF – March began trading on Cboe BZX, offering investors a capped upside of 16.37% and a buffer against the first 9.06% of losses in the MSCI Emerging Markets ETF over the next year. The structure resets annually, but investors should note potential risks if not held for the full period.32

First Trust has finalized cap and buffer levels for its 2025 Target Outcome ETFs, including U.S. and international equity strategies. Caps range from roughly 13% to over 21%, with buffers typically at 10% or 15%. These ETFs aim to provide defined risk and return profiles amid ongoing market uncertainty.24