How much can GAUG still gain?

About 12.4% from its price on Sep 4, 2026, before it reaches its cap, by the issuer's published figure. The cap for the period was set at +13.8%.

How far can GAUG fall before the buffer helps?

1.3% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms SPY can fall 0.6% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.

How much of the GAUG buffer is left?

15.0% of the 15.0% 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 GAUG reset?

The outcome period ends on Aug 20, 2027, 350 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.

GAUG · FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August

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From its price on Sep 4, 2026, the fund can gain about 12.4% more before it reaches its cap. The fund's price can fall 1.3% from here before the buffer starts absorbing losses, by the issuer's figure. In index terms, SPY can fall 0.6% from today's level to the point where the buffer begins. Protection left, in index points: 15.0% of the 15.0% buffer still sits below today's SPY level. 350 days remained on Sep 4, 2026. On Aug 20, 2027 the period ends and a new cap is set.

GAUG (FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August), buffer desk fields as of Sep 4, 2026. Source: ETFIQ.
Reference index	SPY
Buffer
Outcome period	Aug 24, 2026 to Aug 20, 2027
Starting cap	+13.8%
SPY return since period start	+0.6%
Fund return since period start	+0.5%
Band state today (ETFIQ)	Open
Can still gain (issuer, fund price)	12.4%
Fall before buffer (issuer, fund price)	1.3%
Fall to the buffer in index terms (ETFIQ)	0.6%
Protection left in index points (ETFIQ)	15.0% of 15.0%
Days left in period	350
Expense ratio	0.85%

Questions people ask

How much can GAUG still gain?: About 12.4% from its price on Sep 4, 2026, before it reaches its cap, by the issuer's published figure. The cap for the period was set at +13.8%.
How far can GAUG fall before the buffer helps?: 1.3% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms SPY can fall 0.6% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.
How much of the GAUG buffer is left?: 15.0% of the 15.0% 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 GAUG reset?: The outcome period ends on Aug 20, 2027, 350 days from the data on Sep 4, 2026. A new cap is set the next day and the buffer starts again.
What does GAUG cost?: The prospectus expense ratio is 0.85% a year.

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