How much can DOCT still gain?

Nothing more in index terms on Sep 4, 2026. SPY has already passed the cap of +11.7% for this period, which runs from Oct 20, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026.

How far can DOCT fall before the buffer helps?

14.3% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms SPY can fall 18.0% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.

How much of the DOCT buffer is left?

25.0% of the 25.0% buffer sat below the SPY level on Sep 4, 2026. That is an ETFIQ calculation in index points, on one definition for every issuer.

When does DOCT reset?

The outcome period ends on Oct 16, 2026, 42 days from the data on Sep 4, 2026. A new cap is set the next day and the buffer starts again.

The prospectus expense ratio is 0.85% a year.

Data as of Sep 4, 2026. Issuer-published figures as of the date shown; ETFIQ calculations marked. Definitions on the learn page.

DOCT · FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October

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SPY had already risen past this fund's cap of +11.7% for the period on Sep 4, 2026, so in index terms there is no more upside to collect. The fund's own price can still drift up to about 0.9% as the period runs out. The fund's price can fall 14.3% from here before the buffer starts absorbing losses, by the issuer's figure. In index terms, SPY can fall 18.0% from today's level to the point where the buffer begins. Protection left, in index points: 25.0% of the 25.0% buffer still sits below today's SPY level. 42 days remained on Sep 4, 2026. On Oct 16, 2026 the period ends and a new cap is set.

DOCT (FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October), buffer desk fields as of Sep 4, 2026. Source: ETFIQ.
Reference index	SPY
Buffer
Outcome period	Oct 20, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026
Starting cap	+11.7%
SPY return since period start	+15.9%
Fund return since period start	+9.8%
Band state today (ETFIQ)	At cap
Can still gain (issuer, fund price)	0.9%
Fall before buffer (issuer, fund price)	14.3%
Fall to the buffer in index terms (ETFIQ)	18.0%
Protection left in index points (ETFIQ)	25.0% of 25.0%
Days left in period	42
Expense ratio	0.85%

Questions people ask

How much can DOCT still gain?: Nothing more in index terms on Sep 4, 2026. SPY has already passed the cap of +11.7% for this period, which runs from Oct 20, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026.
How far can DOCT fall before the buffer helps?: 14.3% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms SPY can fall 18.0% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.
How much of the DOCT buffer is left?: 25.0% of the 25.0% buffer sat below the SPY level on Sep 4, 2026. That is an ETFIQ calculation in index points, on one definition for every issuer.
When does DOCT reset?: The outcome period ends on Oct 16, 2026, 42 days from the data on Sep 4, 2026. A new cap is set the next day and the buffer starts again.
What does DOCT cost?: The prospectus expense ratio is 0.85% a year.

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