FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December

Frequently Asked Questions About DDEC

What does DDEC invest in?

The FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC) aims to provide investors with returns that mirror the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the benchmark ETF), up to a maximum gain of 11.96%. Concurrently, it offers protection against losses in the benchmark ETF, buffering declines that occur within the range of 5% to 30%. These performance targets, including the upside cap and downside buffer, are calculated before accounting for any fees and expenses. This investment strategy applies specifically to the period spanning from December 22, 2025, through December 18, 2026.

What is the expense ratio of DDEC?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DDEC?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC) manages $428.4M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DDEC actively managed or an index fund?

DDEC's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was DDEC launched?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC) launched in December 2020 and is managed by First Trust.

How has DDEC performed?

DDEC's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.