PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo

Documentation

Upgrade your plan
FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December (TD...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December (TDEC)

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Apr 18, 2026

The FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December seeks a defined outcome over an annual December outcome period, aiming to match iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF price returns up to a cap while buffering the first 10% of losses before fees and expenses.

ETF Info

ISIN
US33740U4711
CUSIP
33740U471
Issuer
FT Vest
Inception Date
Dec 20, 2024
Region
Emerging Markets (Broad)
Category
Defined Outcome, Emerging Markets Equities
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
MSCI Emerging Markets
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend
Assets Under Management
$10M

Share Price Chart

Loading graphics...

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.

FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December

Often compared with TDEC:
TDEC vs. EMCSTDEC vs. QATMore TDEC alternatives

Performance

TDEC Performance Chart

FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December (TDEC) is up 7.1% since the beginning of the year. TDEC is currently trading at $26 per share.

Loading graphics...

S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December (TDEC) has returned 7.08% so far this year and 29.79% over the past 12 months.

FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December

1D
0.81%
1M
5.43%
YTD
7.08%
6M
10.69%
1Y
29.79%
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
1.20%
1M
7.57%
YTD
4.10%
6M
6.93%
1Y
34.89%
3Y*
19.70%
5Y*
11.23%
10Y*
12.99%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

TDEC Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 23, 2024, TDEC's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.54%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 88% of months were positive and 12% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.

On a daily basis, TDEC closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.8%.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.04%2.17%-5.06%6.11%7.08%
20250.98%1.05%1.06%0.11%2.72%4.66%0.74%2.05%2.87%0.86%0.66%1.89%21.39%
2024-0.70%-0.70%

Benchmark Metrics

FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December has an annualized alpha of 13.58%, beta of 0.50, and R² of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 24, 2024.

  • This ETF captured 71.42% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -2.43%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 13.58% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.50 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
13.58%
Beta
0.50
R²
0.56
Upside Capture
71.42%
Downside Capture
-2.43%

Expense Ratio

TDEC has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

TDEC ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

TDEC Risk / Return Rank: 7878
Overall Rank
TDEC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TDEC Sortino Ratio Rank: 8282
Sortino Ratio Rank
TDEC Omega Ratio Rank: 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
TDEC Calmar Ratio Rank: 6161
Calmar Ratio Rank
TDEC Martin Ratio Rank: 7373
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December (TDEC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

TDECBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

3.00

2.69

+0.31

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

4.18

3.73

+0.45

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.70

1.50

+0.20

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.60

3.52

+0.08

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

16.04

16.15

-0.12

Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Explore TDEC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

TDEC Sortino RatioTDEC Sharpe Ratio

Dividends

Dividend History

FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December doesn't pay dividends

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.

Loading graphics...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FT Vest Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December was 10.30%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 18 trading sessions.

Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-10.3%Mar 20, 202514Apr 8, 202518May 5, 202532
-8.16%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 202613Apr 17, 202636
-2.9%Dec 26, 202411Jan 13, 20255Jan 21, 202516
-2.86%Feb 21, 20257Mar 3, 202510Mar 17, 202517
-1.95%Jul 24, 20257Aug 1, 20257Aug 12, 202514

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

Loading graphics...

Portfolio Analyzer

Build a portfolio with TDEC

Add FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.

Open Portfolio Analyzer with TDEC