DDEC — FT Vest US Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December
FT Vest US Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (ticker: DDEC) is a equity ETF issued by First Trust tracking ACTIVE - No Index. It was launched on 2020-12-18.
About DDEC
This actively managed ETF implements a buy-write strategy focusing on U.S. large-cap equities. It holds five positions, primarily call and put options on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, alongside a small allocation to US Dollar. An investor might consider this fund for exposure to a defined outcome investment strategy, aiming to provide a buffer against potential losses in the S&P 500 while offering capped participation in its gains.
- Targets U.S. large-cap equities through an options-based strategy.
- Actively managed with no underlying index.
- Employs a defined outcome strategy using SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust options.
- Expense ratio of 0.01%.
- Total of 5 holdings.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 0.19% |
| 1 Week | -0.76% |
| 1 Month | 0.47% |
| 3 Months | 4.88% |
| 6 Months | 5.14% |
| YTD | 4.30% |
| 1 Year | 15.04% |
| 3 Years | 41.99% |
| 5 Years | 48.02% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 112.97% |
| 2 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 112.97% |
| 3 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 112.97% |
| 4 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 107.80% |
| 5 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 107.80% |
| 6 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 107.80% |
| 7 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 107.80% |
| 8 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 107.80% |
| 9 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 107.80% |
| 10 | 2024-12-20 SPDRA? S&P 500A? ETF Trust C 4.68 | N/A | 107.41% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Brand | FT Vest |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Buy-write |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Size and Style |
| Segment | Equity: U.S. - Large Cap |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | ACTIVE - No Index |
| Inception Date | 2020-12-18 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | DDEC |
|---|---|
| Full Name | FT Vest US Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $425.91M |
| Inception | 2020-12-18 |
| Index Tracked | ACTIVE - No Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DDEC track?
DDEC (FT Vest US Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December) tracks ACTIVE - No Index, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of DDEC?
DDEC has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of DDEC?
DDEC has approximately $425.91M in assets under management.
Does DDEC pay a dividend?
DDEC distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues DDEC?
DDEC is issued by First Trust under the FT Vest brand, launched on 2020-12-18.
Open the interactive DDEC dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.