FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December (TDEC) Alternatives
FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December (TDEC) 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 TDEC. 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 TDEC
TDEC charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TDEC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | TDEC vs FBUF | |
| PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | 58.13M | Dec 2024 | TDEC vs PBQQ | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | — | Sep 2024 | TDEC vs SMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | 126.71M | Jun 2024 | TDEC vs BUFP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | — | Mar 2025 | TDEC vs MMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TDEC
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 | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | TDEC vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 209.56M | Mar 2020 | TDEC vs NAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | TDEC vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 903.13M | Apr 2019 | TDEC vs PAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 149.31M | Mar 2019 | TDEC vs UAPR |
Top Performing TDEC Alternatives (YTD)
TDEC alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | 9.19% | 81.74M | Mar 2021 | TDEC vs EAPR | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 8.94% | 199.39M | Mar 2020 | TDEC vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 8.30% | 506.15M | Mar 2021 | TDEC vs QMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 7.98% | 376.70M | Mar 2019 | TDEC vs BAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets 10 Buffer ETF - Quarter... | 7.88% | 31.21M | Jun 2024 | TDEC vs EBUF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TDEC
TDEC alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | — | May 2025 | TDEC vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | 1.76% | — | Jun 2024 | TDEC vs LJUL | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.83% | — | Mar 2025 | TDEC vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 1.88% | — | Apr 2025 | TDEC vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.94% | — | May 2025 | TDEC vs ZJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TDEC
TDEC alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.44% | — | Mar 2025 | TDEC vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | -0.52% | — | Jun 2024 | TDEC vs LJUL | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.53% | — | Apr 2025 | TDEC vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Jan... | -1.01% | 243.64M | Jun 2024 | TDEC vs JAJL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April | -1.10% | 149.31M | Mar 2019 | TDEC vs UAPR |
Other ETFs from FT Vest
Most popular FT Vest ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Gold | 32 | 2.75% | 52.04M | Jan 2021 | TDEC vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | Derivative Income | 70 | 7.49% | 2.99B | Oct 2022 | TDEC vs RDVI | |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 92 | 2.87% | 1.76B | Jan 2021 | TDEC vs BUFD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | Options Trading | 81 | 3.18% | 1.21B | Sep 2020 | TDEC vs FSEP | |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 90 | 4.99% | 1.32B | Jun 2022 | TDEC vs BUFQ | |
| FT Vest Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | Technology Equities | 20 | -2.74% | — | Mar 2024 | TDEC vs FDND | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | Defined Outcome | 89 | 2.44% | 414.99M | Dec 2020 | TDEC vs DDEC | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | 40 | 6.44% | 63.93M | Apr 2023 | TDEC vs DOGG | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | Defined Outcome | 87 | 4.49% | 1.24B | Feb 2020 | TDEC vs FFEB | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 96 | 2.00% | 992.89M | Apr 2021 | TDEC vs FAPR |
Often Compared With TDEC
What investors most often compare with TDEC, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ... | Emerging Markets Equities, ESG | 75 | 16.91% | 882.77M | Dec 2018 | TDEC vs EMCS | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 20 | 2.99% | 87.72M | Apr 2014 | TDEC vs QAT | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | Defined Outcome | — | 1.14% | — | Jun 2025 | TDEC vs AIOO |
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