The FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC) aims to provide investors with returns that mirror the price performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (the benchmark ETF), up to a maximum gain of 11.96%. Concurrently, it offers protection against losses in the benchmark ETF, buffering declines that occur within the range of 5% to 30%. These performance targets, including the upside cap and downside buffer, are calculated before accounting for any fees and expenses. This investment strategy applies specifically to the period spanning from December 22, 2025, through December 18, 2026.