The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. 0.85% expense ratio, $166M AUM, 6 holdings, inception 2021.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (XDEC) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis
The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. 0.85% expense ratio, $166M AUM, 6 holdings, inception 2021.
ETF Overview
The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (the "Fund") is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the "Underlying ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.06% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from December 22, 2025 to December 18, 2026.
The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (the "Fund") is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the "Underlying ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.06% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from December 22, 2025 to December 18, 2026. FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December provides exposure to the multi-asset market. The portfolio is concentrated with 6 holdings. Sector allocation is spread across 11 sectors, with Technology as the largest at 33.6%.
Risk Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December holds only 6 positions, creating elevated concentration risk where poor performance from a few holdings can significantly impact returns. A beta of 0.28 indicates lower volatility relative to the broader market. The 0.85% expense ratio is above average and will reduce net returns over time.
Expense Ratio
0.85%
Sector Allocation
Technology: 33.6%
Financial Services: 12.5%
Communication Services: 10.5%
Consumer Cyclical: 10.1%
Healthcare: 9.6%
Industrials: 8.6%
Consumer Defensive: 5.3%
Energy: 3.4%
Utilities: 2.5%
Real Estate: 2.0%
Basic Materials: 1.9%
Other: 100.0%
Dividend Yield
0.00%
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Risk Metrics
Beta: 0.28
Questions & Answers
What is FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (XDEC)?
The investment objective of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (the "Fund") is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF It holds 6 securities. With $166M in assets under management, it is a funds in its category.
What is the expense ratio for XDEC?
FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December has an expense ratio of 0.85%, which is considered higher than average for multi-asset ETFs. This means for every $10,000 invested, annual fees would be approximately $85. Lower expense ratios generally lead to better long-term returns, all else being equal.
What sectors does XDEC invest in?
FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December allocates across 11 sectors. The largest sector exposures are Technology (33.6%), Financial Services (12.5%), Communication Services (10.5%). The sector allocation provides broad market exposure across multiple industries.
How long has XDEC been around?
FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December was launched in 2021, making it 5 years old. It has several years of operating history for investors to evaluate. It is managed by First Trust.
What is the current NAV of XDEC?
FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December has a net asset value (NAV) of approximately $40.48 per share. The NAV represents the per-share value of the fund's underlying assets minus liabilities. Market price may differ slightly from NAV due to supply and demand dynamics during trading hours.