First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF - December (QDEC)

Profile

First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF - December is an actively managed equity exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index while minimizing downside risk through a buffer strategy. The fund employs FLEX options to protect investors against the first 15% of losses during each annual outcome period, which begins and ends in December. In exchange for this loss protection, the ETF imposes a cap on upside gains, with the cap recalculated at the start of each period based on prevailing market conditions. The ETF follows a physical replication approach, investing directly in index constituents, and dividends are accumulated and reinvested, rather than distributed. This fund primarily targets exposure to large-cap U.S. technology and growth companies represented in the Nasdaq-100, aiming for capital appreciation with managed volatility. It operates under UCITS regulations, providing transparency and liquidity for European investors, and serves as a tool for those seeking equity market participation with moderated risk, especially during periods of heightened market uncertainty.