How much can GJAN still gain?

About 3.8% 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 +11.8%.

How far can GJAN fall before the buffer helps?

7.3% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms SPY can fall 10.2% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.

How much of the GJAN 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 GJAN reset?

The outcome period ends on Jan 15, 2027, 133 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.

GJAN · FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January

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From its price on Sep 4, 2026, the fund can gain about 3.8% more before it reaches its cap. The fund's price can fall 7.3% from here before the buffer starts absorbing losses, by the issuer's figure. In index terms, SPY can fall 10.2% 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. 133 days remained on Sep 4, 2026. On Jan 15, 2027 the period ends and a new cap is set.

GJAN (FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January), buffer desk fields as of Sep 4, 2026. Source: ETFIQ.
Reference index	SPY
Buffer
Outcome period	Jan 20, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027
Starting cap	+11.8%
SPY return since period start	+11.3%
Fund return since period start	+6.9%
Band state today (ETFIQ)	Open
Can still gain (issuer, fund price)	3.8%
Fall before buffer (issuer, fund price)	7.3%
Fall to the buffer in index terms (ETFIQ)	10.2%
Protection left in index points (ETFIQ)	15.0% of 15.0%
Days left in period	133
Expense ratio	0.85%

Questions people ask

How much can GJAN still gain?: About 3.8% 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 +11.8%.
How far can GJAN fall before the buffer helps?: 7.3% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms SPY can fall 10.2% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.
How much of the GJAN 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 GJAN reset?: The outcome period ends on Jan 15, 2027, 133 days from the data on Sep 4, 2026. A new cap is set the next day and the buffer starts again.
What does GJAN cost?: The prospectus expense ratio is 0.85% a year.

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