FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC) Alternatives
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC) belongs to the Defined Outcome category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DDEC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DDEC
DDEC charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DDEC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | DDEC vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | DDEC vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | DDEC vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | DDEC vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | DDEC vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DDEC
Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | 97 | Dec 1, 2024 | DDEC vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | DDEC vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | DDEC vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | DDEC vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | DDEC vs ZJAN |
Top Performing DDEC Alternatives (YTD)
DDEC alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.19% | Mar 31, 2020 | DDEC vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | DDEC vs IAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.16% | Mar 19, 2021 | DDEC vs FMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | DDEC vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | DDEC vs PSMR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DDEC
DDEC alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | May 1, 2025 | DDEC vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | DDEC vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | DDEC vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | DDEC vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | DDEC vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DDEC
DDEC alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | -1.57% | Dec 1, 2024 | DDEC vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | DDEC vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | DDEC vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | DDEC vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | DDEC vs ZMAR |
Other ETFs from FT Vest
Most popular FT Vest ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Gold | 74 | 0.18% | Jan 20, 2021 | DDEC vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | Derivative Income | 59 | -0.53% | Oct 19, 2022 | DDEC vs RDVI | |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 81 | -0.85% | Jan 20, 2021 | DDEC vs BUFD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | Options Trading | 68 | -2.39% | Sep 17, 2020 | DDEC vs FSEP | |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 81 | -1.45% | Jun 15, 2022 | DDEC vs BUFQ | |
| FT Vest Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | Technology Equities | 17 | -12.29% | Mar 19, 2024 | DDEC vs FDND | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | Defined Outcome | 73 | -1.36% | Feb 21, 2020 | DDEC vs FFEB | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | 60 | 6.85% | Apr 26, 2023 | DDEC vs DOGG | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | Defined Outcome | 86 | -1.91% | Nov 15, 2019 | DDEC vs DNOV | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 54 | 1.09% | Apr 16, 2021 | DDEC vs FAPR |
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