DJULFT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July
Seeks to provide returns with a deep buffer against losses of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY).
First Trust · Since 2020 (5 years)
0.85%
#4125 out of 5,332 ETFs
$380M
#1645 out of 5,332 ETFs
0.00%
5 years
#2201 out of 5,332 ETFs
Performance
1 Year
+20.8%
3 Years
+15.3%
5 Years
+8.7%
What's inside
Asset allocation
Risk profile
6.6%
Moderate
-12.5%
Worst peak-to-trough loss
1.32
Excellent risk-adjusted returns
1.97
Good downside protection
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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