FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December

Frequently Asked Questions About YDEC

What does YDEC invest in?

The FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (YDEC) endeavors to deliver investment outcomes that closely track the price movements of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. Prior to fees and expenses, this fund is designed to capture gains up to a predetermined limit of 13.03% while also mitigating the first 15% of potential losses incurred by the underlying ETF. This specific return profile applies to the period commencing December 22, 2025, and concluding on December 18, 2026.

What is the expense ratio of YDEC?

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

How big is YDEC?

FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (YDEC) manages $159.3M 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 YDEC actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was YDEC launched?

FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (YDEC) launched in December 2020 and is managed by First Trust.

How has YDEC performed?

YDEC'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.