- Issuer
- FT Vest
- Inception Date
- Dec 18, 2020
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 12K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $640.26K
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Performance
FDEC Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (FDEC) is up 7.8% since the beginning of the year. FDEC is currently trading at $55 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FDEC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,649.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (FDEC) has returned 7.80% so far this year and 17.72% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December
- 1D
- 0.61%
- 1M
- 1.43%
- 6M
- 6.60%
- YTD
- 7.80%
- 1Y
- 17.72%
- 3Y*
- 15.06%
- 5Y*
- 10.52%
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 11.38%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.48%
- 1M
- 1.57%
- 6M
- 8.95%
- YTD
- 11.03%
- 1Y
- 21.84%
- 3Y*
- 19.28%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.29%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.11%
FDEC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 21, 2020, FDEC's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FDEC closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.70% | -0.16% | -3.38% | 6.85% | 2.56% | -0.03% | 0.68% | 0.61% | 7.80% | ||||
| 2025 | 1.96% | -0.88% | -3.65% | -0.44% | 4.31% | 3.53% | 1.46% | 1.72% | 2.23% | 1.18% | 1.16% | 1.55% | 14.82% |
| 2024 | 1.20% | 2.99% | 1.40% | -1.53% | 3.23% | 1.58% | 0.74% | 1.51% | 0.62% | 0.23% | 1.69% | -0.10% | 14.32% |
| 2023 | 5.04% | -1.92% | 2.90% | 1.40% | 0.51% | 5.02% | 1.95% | -0.54% | -3.69% | -2.10% | 8.56% | 4.26% | 22.76% |
| 2022 | -3.06% | -2.06% | 2.44% | -6.02% | 0.52% | -5.18% | 6.46% | -2.12% | -6.64% | 6.51% | 4.87% | -4.07% | -9.18% |
| 2021 | -1.19% | 1.90% | 3.31% | 2.28% | 0.63% | 1.23% | 0.59% | 1.00% | -0.81% | 1.80% | 0.15% | 2.48% | 14.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December has an annualized alpha of 2.52%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 21, 2020.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (62.84%) than losses (59.45%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.52% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.63 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.52%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 62.84%
- Downside Capture
- 59.45%
Expense Ratio
FDEC has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FDEC ranks 88 for risk / return — above 88% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (FDEC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FDEC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.96 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.31 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.05 | 2.41 | +0.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.39 | 10.22 | +5.16 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December was 15.67%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-15.67%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 8mo 3d | 1y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-13.04%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 17d | 4mo 4dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-7.81%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 18d | 3mo 15dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 | — |
-5.83%Mar 2026 | 1mo 25d | 15d | 2mo 10dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-4.09%Aug 2024 | 19d | 11d | 1moJul 2024 - Aug 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| FDEC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.67% | -56.78% | +41.11% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.83% | -9.10% | +3.27% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.04% | -18.90% | +5.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.67% | -25.43% | +9.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.12% | +0.12% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.51% | -10.70% | +8.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.15% | 2.14% | -0.99% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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