FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December
GDECBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $400.16M
- Expense ratio
- 0.85%
- Dividend yield
- -
- Holdings
- -
- 52-week range
- $36.36$41.19
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 83.49K
GDEC ETF: FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $40.83 - $40.92 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $41.19 |
| 52-Week Low | $36.36 |
| Open | $40.91 |
| Volume (last close) | 5.08K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 83.49K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.45% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.25% |
| 6 Month Change | +5.58% |
| YTD Change | +8.26% |
| 1 Year Change | +10.75% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Assets (AUM) | $400.16M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Inception Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| 50-Day MA | $40.75 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $39.25 |
| RSI | 57.37 |
| Stochastic %K | 68.68 |
| Stochastic %D | 56.16 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
GDEC at a Glance
FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (GDEC) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in December 2023. It manages $400.16M in assets and charges a 0.85% expense ratio, about $85 a year per $10,000 invested.
It does not currently pay distributions. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 10.8% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December
What is the current price of GDEC?
The latest GDEC price is $40.86 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $36.35–$41.19. The share price is up 10.8% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for GDEC?
GDEC's annual expense ratio is 0.85%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does GDEC pay dividends?
FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December does not currently pay dividends. Check the ETF Screener for dividend-focused alternatives in the Alternative category.
What are the top holdings of GDEC?
GDEC's top holdings and sector allocations are displayed in the Holdings section. View the complete portfolio breakdown including individual stock weights and sector diversification.
How does GDEC compare to similar ETFs?
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