First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Digital Return ETF - April (DGAP) Volatility Skew

Implied volatility skew shows how IV varies across strike prices for a given expiration. Steeper skews indicate higher demand for downside protection relative to upside speculation.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Digital Return ETF - April (DGAP) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $7.8M, listed on CBOE, carrying a beta of 0.20 to the broader market. DGAP is structured to deliver a predefined return profile linked to the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) over a defined outcome period from April 20, 2026 through April 16, 2027. public since 2026-04-21.

Volatility skew analysis compares implied volatility across strikes and expirations. No recent options activity for DGAP as of 2026-10-15; this typically reflects low options liquidity, a recently listed name, or a temporary data feed delay. Snapshot will refresh on the next active session.

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