DGAPFT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Digital Return ETF - April
Seeks to provide a buffer against the first 10% of losses on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust while providing a predetermined digital return if the Underlying ETF appreciates.
First Trust · Since 2026 (1 month)
0.85%
#4125 out of 5,332 ETFs
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#5332 out of 5,332 ETFs
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1 month
#5319 out of 5,332 ETFs
Performance
1 Year
N/A
3 Years
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5 Years
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What's inside
Risk profile
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-0.2%
Worst peak-to-trough loss
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Our take
Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.
Buffer ETF — downside protection at a cost
Defined-outcome funds cap upside (typically 8–20%) in exchange for partial downside protection (9–30%), priced via options. Fees are materially higher than the underlying index (often 0.70%+ vs 0.03–0.10%). For most pre-retirees, a simple stock/bond mix achieves similar downside behaviour at a fraction of the cost.
Source: Morningstar, 'Defined-Outcome ETFs: Useful or Uneconomic?' (2023)
Why we flagged this: strategy=structured_outcome + structured_outcome_strategy
Educational analysis of structural product characteristics. Not investment advice. Always read the fund prospectus and consult a qualified advisor before investing. More
Data updated on 2026-05-05