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FDEC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.70% | +4.81% | +4.61% | +16.71% | +50.99% | +61.55% |
| Flows | +$13M | +$34M | +$66M | +$176M | +$737M | +$925M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Options Strategies |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 21, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +9.24% | +7.59% | +9.90% | +11.41% |
Max drawdown | -4.22% | -5.78% | -12.87% | -15.89% |
Max drawdown duration | 28d | 70d | 124d | 521d |
Time to recover | 9d | 15d | 77d | 241d |
What type of ETF is FDEC?
FDEC is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does FDEC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of FDEC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FDEC is 0.85%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FDEC launched?
FDEC was launched on December 21, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FDEC?
FDEC is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FDEC?
As of June 10, 2026, FDEC manages $1.36 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FDEC performed recently?
As of June 10, 2026, FDEC delivered a return of -0.7% over the past month (1M performance), 4.81% over the past three months (3M), and 4.61% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FDEC?
As of June 10, 2026, FDEC has seen net flows of +$13M in the past month (1M flow) and +$66M year-to-date (YTD).
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