FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December

Frequently Asked Questions About QDEC

What does QDEC invest in?

The Fund seeks to provide returns that match those of the Invesco QQQ Trust while providing a buffer against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, from December 23, 2024 through December 19, 2025. The Fund substantially invests all of its net assets in FLexible EXchange Options that reference the Invesco QQQ Trust.

What is the expense ratio of QDEC?

FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December (QDEC) charges an expense ratio of 0.90%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is QDEC?

FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December (QDEC) manages $710.0M 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 QDEC actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was QDEC launched?

FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December (QDEC) launched in December 2020 and is managed by First Trust.

How has QDEC performed?

QDEC'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.