The FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September, or "the Fund," strives to deliver returns to investors that mirror the price appreciation of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (its "Underlying ETF"), prior to any fees and expenses. While designed to match the Underlying ETF's performance, the Fund's potential gains are limited by a pre-established upside cap of 11.43%. Concurrently, it offers protection against losses in the Underlying ETF within a specific range, buffering investors from declines between -5% and -30%, again before considering costs. This strategy's effective period extends from September 22, 2025, through September 18, 2026.