How much can QCJA still gain?

Nothing more in index terms on Sep 4, 2026. QQQ has already passed the cap of +12.1% for this period, which runs from Jan 20, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027.

How far can QCJA fall before the buffer helps?

7.6% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms QQQ can fall 13.6% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.

How much of the QCJA buffer is left?

20.0% of the 20.0% buffer sat below the QQQ level on Sep 4, 2026. That is an ETFIQ calculation in index points, on one definition for every issuer.

When does QCJA 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 0.90% a year.

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

QCJA · FT Vest Nasdaq-100® Conservative Buffer ETF - January

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QQQ had already risen past this fund's cap of +12.1% 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 3.7% as the period runs out. The fund's price can fall 7.6% from here before the buffer starts absorbing losses, by the issuer's figure. In index terms, QQQ can fall 13.6% from today's level to the point where the buffer begins. Protection left, in index points: 20.0% of the 20.0% buffer still sits below today's QQQ level. 133 days remained on Sep 4, 2026. On Jan 15, 2027 the period ends and a new cap is set.

QCJA (FT Vest Nasdaq-100® Conservative Buffer ETF - January), buffer desk fields as of Sep 4, 2026. Source: ETFIQ.
Reference index	QQQ
Buffer
Outcome period	Jan 20, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027
Starting cap	+12.1%
QQQ return since period start	+15.7%
Fund return since period start	+7.2%
Band state today (ETFIQ)	At cap
Can still gain (issuer, fund price)	3.7%
Fall before buffer (issuer, fund price)	7.6%
Fall to the buffer in index terms (ETFIQ)	13.6%
Protection left in index points (ETFIQ)	20.0% of 20.0%
Days left in period	133
Expense ratio	0.90%

Questions people ask

How much can QCJA still gain?: Nothing more in index terms on Sep 4, 2026. QQQ has already passed the cap of +12.1% for this period, which runs from Jan 20, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027.
How far can QCJA fall before the buffer helps?: 7.6% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms QQQ can fall 13.6% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.
How much of the QCJA buffer is left?: 20.0% of the 20.0% buffer sat below the QQQ level on Sep 4, 2026. That is an ETFIQ calculation in index points, on one definition for every issuer.
When does QCJA 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 QCJA cost?: The prospectus expense ratio is 0.90% a year.

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