# DHDG (FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly 2.5 to 15 Buffer ETF)

First Trust · Buffer ETFs · data as of Sep 11, 2026

As of Sep 11, 2026, DHDG sits between its buffer and its cap, with SPY up 2.8% since the period began.

## Key facts

- DHDG, can still gain: 2.1%, as of Sep 11, 2026.
- DHDG, fall before the buffer: 4.5%, as of Sep 11, 2026.
- DHDG, protection left, index points: 12.5%, as of Sep 11, 2026.
- DHDG, days to reset: 35, as of Sep 11, 2026.
- DHDG, net assets: $76m (issuer page, as of Sep 11, 2026).
- DHDG, expense ratio: 0.85% (issuer page, Sep 11, 2026).

## DHDG over each window to Sep 11, 2026

| Window | Total return | SPY | Gap to SPY |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months | +3.8% | +3.3% | +0.5 pts |
| 6 months | +10.9% | +16.0% | −5.1 pts |
| 1 year | +14.7% | +17.5% | −2.8 pts |

## Every published field

| Field | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reference index | SPY | ETFIQ |
| Buffer | 2% to 15% | ETFIQ |
| Outcome period | Jul 20, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 | ETFIQ |
| Starting cap | +4.3% | ETFIQ |
| SPY return since period start | +2.8% | ETFIQ |
| Fund return since period start | +1.9% | ETFIQ |
| Net assets | $76m | issuer page, as of Sep 11, 2026 |
| Band state today | Open | ETFIQ |
| Can still gain | 2.1% | issuer, fund price |
| Fall before buffer | 4.5% | issuer, fund price |
| Fall to the buffer in index terms | 5.2% | ETFIQ |
| Protection left in index points | 12.5% of 12.5% | ETFIQ |
| Days left in period | 35 | ETFIQ |
| Expense ratio | 0.85% | issuer page, Sep 11, 2026 |

## Questions

### How much can DHDG still gain?

About 2.1% from its price on Sep 11, 2026, before it reaches its cap, by the issuer's published figure. The cap for the period was set at +4.3%.

### How far can DHDG fall before the buffer helps?

4.5% in fund-price terms on Sep 11, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms SPY can fall 5.2% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.

### How much of the DHDG buffer is left?

12.5% of the 12.5% buffer sat below the SPY level on Sep 11, 2026. That is an ETFIQ calculation in index points, on one definition for every issuer.

### When does DHDG reset?

The outcome period ends on Oct 16, 2026, 35 days from the data on Sep 11, 2026. A new cap is set the next day and the buffer starts again.

### What does DHDG cost?

The prospectus expense ratio is 0.85% a year.


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