FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – December (QDEC) belongs to the Nasdaq-100 category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QDEC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QDEC
QDEC charges 0.90% annually. There are 37 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | QDEC vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | QDEC vs QQQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 206.73M | Oct 2021 | QDEC vs QQMG | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 28.66M | Oct 2024 | QDEC vs QNXT | |
| Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF | 0.25% | 20.92M | Mar 2026 | QDEC vs QEW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QDEC
QDEC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 13 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QDEC vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QDEC vs PQAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 96 | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QDEC vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 94 | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | QDEC vs QB | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 92 | 938.31M | Jan 2014 | QDEC vs FTQI |
Top Performing QDEC Alternatives (YTD)
QDEC is at 8.89% YTD. There are 30 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 49.46%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 49.46% | 81.18M | May 2021 | QDEC vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 35.63% | 4.80B | Apr 2006 | QDEC vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 28.80% | 20.29M | Aug 2024 | QDEC vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 18.78% | 16.35M | Dec 2025 | QDEC vs BALQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 17.10% | 206.73M | Oct 2021 | QDEC vs QQMG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QDEC
QDEC has 10.16% 1-year volatility. There are 16 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 3.79% | — | Apr 2024 | QDEC vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.46% | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QDEC vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.12% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QDEC vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 5.51% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QDEC vs QBUF | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.55% | — | Jul 2024 | QDEC vs QCJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QDEC
QDEC has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.58%. There are 18 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -1.79% | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QDEC vs NAPR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.10% | — | Apr 2024 | QDEC vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.15% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QDEC vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | -2.31% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QDEC vs QBUF | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QDEC vs QMAR |
Other ETFs from FT Vest
The 10 most viewed FT Vest ETFs shown here include BGLD, RDVI, BUFQ and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Gold, Precious Metals | 19 | -4.89% | 51.07M | Jan 2021 | QDEC vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | Derivative Income | 76 | 14.90% | 3.49B | Oct 2022 | QDEC vs RDVI | |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 81 | 8.57% | 1.52B | Jun 2022 | QDEC vs BUFQ | |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 89 | 5.59% | 1.93B | Jan 2021 | QDEC vs BUFD | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October | Defined Outcome | 82 | 7.19% | 1.16B | Oct 2020 | QDEC vs FOCT | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | Options Trading | 77 | 7.29% | 1.22B | Sep 2020 | QDEC vs FSEP | |
| FT Vest Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | Technology Equities | 10 | 0.64% | — | Mar 2024 | QDEC vs FDND | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | 56 | 9.21% | 77.70M | Apr 2023 | QDEC vs DOGG | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | Defined Outcome | 85 | 8.10% | 1.38B | Feb 2020 | QDEC vs FFEB | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | Defined Outcome | 88 | 5.49% | 429.01M | Dec 2020 | QDEC vs DDEC |
Often Compared With QDEC
Investors most often compare QDEC with JANP, ZDEK, ZJAN. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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