Defined Outcome · BATS · USD · Data as of 2026-05-16
AUM
$418.03M
Expense ratio
0.85%
Yield
0.00%
YTD return
+3.11%
Last price
$46.90
Active · Coverage 38% · low
Today
63.9
Outlook
51.7
Block A (composite-derived)
45.6
Block C (market behavior)
74.3
Today overlay (Block D)
0.0
Outlook overlay (Block D)
0.0
today_score = clip(0,100, 50 + 0.15·(A−50) + 0.60·(C−50) + D_today). Block B (holdings rollup) is in Phase 3 development; β=0 caps the natural range at ~12.5–87.5 in Preview v0.9. Formula version tide-etf-v1.0.0.
45.6
Coverage 38% · low
Liquidity
—
Expenses
45.0
Performance
—
Volatility
66.7
Dividend
14.9
Concentration
—
Smart Money
—
Activist
—
Formula version composite-v1.0.0. Axes hover to see why a sub-score is missing.
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC) is an exchange-traded fund from First Trust in the Mixed asset class. Launched in 2020. Assets under management: 418,028,896.
Bullish Whales composite rating: 46 out of 100. Evidence coverage 38% across 3 of 8 axes. Strongest axes: volatility, expenses, dividend.
Annualized one-year realized volatility 6%, classified low. Weakest axes: dividend, expenses.
etf_composite_score_current · composite_score, confidence, coverage_pct, dividend_score, expenses_score, volatility_scoreetf_universe · asset_class, aum_usd, fund_type, inception_date, issuer, name, ticker, volatility_1yThe FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer Fund is a series of exchanged-traded funds (ETFs) that offer investors a unique opportunity to participate in the performance of the U.S. equity market with a distinctive risk-reduction feature. Primarily, the fund is designed to provide shareholders with exposure to large-cap U.S. stocks. However, its notable characteristic is its deep buffer strategy, which is intended to absorb losses up to a certain percentage over a set period, typically a year. This feature serves as a protective measure against significant market downturns, making it appealing for risk-averse investors seeking equity market exposure. The fund's strategy allows it to play a crucial role in portfolio diversification. By offering a buffering mechanism, it helps mitigate downside risk while still enabling participation in the potential upside of the equities market. Typically impacting sectors like technology, healthcare, and consumer services—key drivers of the U.S. economy—it provides a balanced approach for investors aiming to minimize volatility while pursuing growth opportunities. In the broader market context, the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer Fund caters to those who prioritize capital preservation alongside appreciation potential.
Net AUM change history is not yet available for this ETF. Fund-flow time series is a Phase B deliverable.
Current AUM: $418,028,896. AUM change is computed from rolling daily fundamentals snapshots; it reflects total net-asset deltas (creations/redemptions + market value moves), not pure share creations.
Fund documents (fact sheets, prospectuses, semi-annual reports) for DDEC are coming soon. The BW fund-document archive will surface PDFs alongside a metadata index for searchability.