DLFE — First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Dual Directional Buffer ETF - February

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Dual Directional Buffer ETF - February (DLFE)

DLFE carries a 0.85% expense ratio. Total return is 7.2% over the past 0.5 years, 7.2 points behind SPY at 14.4%.

This ETF invests substantially all of its assets in customized exchange-traded options (FLEX Options) that reference the S&P 500, providing exposure to large-cap U.S. equities through a dual directional buffer strategy with a February expiration cycle. The fund does not currently distribute income to shareholders and carries an expense ratio of 0.85%. This structure appeals to sophisticated investors seeking alternative equity exposure strategies with defined risk parameters rather than traditional buy-and-hold equity investment.

DLFE key facts

Issuer

First Trust

Asset type

ETF

Asset class

Equity

Inception date

02/19/2026

Expense ratio

0.85%

Last close

$32.33

AUM

$64,617,879

Average volume

3597.0

P/E ratio

26.5325

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