# FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/GAUG · data as of 2026-10-26 13:46 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG), nexqual.com/GAUG" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 42.14 (+0.20% today) · US market open, as of October 26, 2026 at 13:46 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 42.06 · day 42.05–42.15 · 52w 37.99–42.61 · market cap null · BTS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +8.0% vs S&P 500 +13.2%; 5Y +41.2% vs S&P 500 +78.6%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-27) | 5Y (from 2023-08-21) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +8.0% | +41.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.2% | +78.6% |
| Per year | +8.0% | +11.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Max drawdown | -4.0% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -8.8% (Feb 2025→Mar 2025) |

## Peers
GJUN (FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Bu) USD 42.16 +0.52% · GFEB (FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Bu) USD 45.29 +0.45% · GJUL (FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Bu) USD 44.64 +0.27% · GSEP (FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Bu) USD 42.21 +0.27% · FAUG (FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF ) USD 57.92 +0.64%

## More
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