First Trust Launches Two Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETFs

First Trust has launched two FT Vest ETFs offering structured exposure to the Nasdaq-100 through QQQ. The FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Dual Directional Buffer ETF – September (DQSE) targets capped QQQ gains while also seeking positive returns equal to the absolute value of QQQ declines up to a specified inverse-performance threshold, plus a 10% buffer against losses beyond that threshold over roughly one year. The FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Quarterly 15 Buffer ETF (QQBF) offers QQQ price returns capped at 3.26% and buffers the first 15% of losses during its shorter target period from September 21 to December 18, 2026.