ATLASFT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December (QDEC): outlook, holdings and fees
FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December (QDEC) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.86% and the yield is 0.00%. The ten largest holdings are 111% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on QDEC
| Last price | $35.85 (-2.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $35.21 – $36.87 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 0.00% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
QDEC fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Nasdaq 100 |
| Assets under management | $713M |
| Expense ratio | 0.86% |
| Number of holdings | 4 |
| Portfolio turnover | 0% |
| Inception | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange® Options (FLEX Options) that reference the price performance of the Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1 (the Underlying ETF). FLEX Options are customized equity or index option contracts that trade on an exchange, but provide investors with the ability to customize key contract terms like exercise prices, styles and expiration dates. The fund is non-diversified.
QDEC top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Qqq Us 12/17/21 C3.1 | – | 102.90% |
| 4 Qqq Us 12/17/21 C362.89 | – | 4.55% |
| 4 Qqq Us 12/17/21 P310.06 | – | 2.12% |
| 4 Qqq Us 12/17/21 P279.05 | – | 1.19% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
QDEC sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 58.6% |
| Communication Services | 12.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 11.1% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.9% |
| Industrials | 5.3% |
| Healthcare | 4.0% |
| Utilities | 1.1% |
| Basic Materials | 1.0% |
| Energy | 0.4% |
| Financial Services | 0.2% |
By region: North America 98.4%, Europe Developed 0.8%, Latin America 0.4%, Asia Emerging 0.2%, United Kingdom 0.2%.
QDEC returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +19.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 8.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.40 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
QDEC: frequently asked questions
What does QDEC invest in?
FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are 4 Qqq Us 12/17/21 C3.1 (102.9%), 4 Qqq Us 12/17/21 C362.89 (4.6%), 4 Qqq Us 12/17/21 P310.06 (2.1%), 4 Qqq Us 12/17/21 P279.05 (1.2%).
What is the QDEC expense ratio?
0.86% a year: about $86.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the QDEC dividend yield?
0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will QDEC go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $35.21 to $36.87 from $35.85 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has QDEC performed?
Year to date +14.0%, one year +19.7%, three years +16.8% a year, five years +10.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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