About FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG) β Dividend Analysis 2026
The investment objective of the FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (the "Fund") is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) based on the price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ("SPY"), up to a predetermined cap, while providing a defined buffer against losses of SPY over a defined one-year period (the "Underlying ETFs"). Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest substantially all of its assets in Underlying ETFs. The Fund and each Underlying ETF are advised by First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust" or the "Advisor") and sub-advised by Vest Financial LLC ("Vest" or the "Sub-Advisor"). PDR Services, LLC ("PDR") serves as SPY's sponsor. The investment objective of SPY is to seek to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. Unlike the Underlying ETFs, the Fund itself does not pursue a defined outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the Underlying ETFs and the Fund itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. The Fund will likely not receive the full benefit of the Underlying ETF buffers and could have limited upside potential. The Fund's returns may be limited to the caps of the Underlying ETFs.
Is BUFG a good dividend investment in 2026?
BUFG offers a 7.61% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest β investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
BUFG DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your BUFG portfolio grows to $20.8K vs $17.6K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
BUFG dividend growth history & forecast
BUFG has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 7.61%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
π BUFG Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BUFG.
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
π― BUFG Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
16yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your BUFG investment of $26.29/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$8.7K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$6.2K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in BUFG for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$371,162
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π BUFG Dividend Payment Schedule
BUFG pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
π BUFG vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How BUFG compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yieldβ²+4.71% vs sectorBetter
BUFG
7.61%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGRβΌ-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
BUFG
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout RatioβΌ+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
BUFG
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BUFG sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ BUFG Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the BUFG dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β