# FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE) — Overview

XIDE · BATS · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/xide

## Price

Last close $30.32 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $29.33 – $30.47.

## Fund profile

XIDE seeks to provide a consistent income stream and a buffer against the first 10% of losses over a one-year period. The actively managed fund holds a package of SPY FLEX options and US Treasurys.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | First Trust Advisors L.P. |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Assets under management | $22.7M |
| Expense ratio | 0.85% |
| Net asset value | $30.30 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | Monthly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE)?

XIDE seeks to provide a consistent income stream and a buffer against the first 10% of losses over a one-year period. The actively managed fund holds a package of SPY FLEX options and US Treasurys.

### What is XIDE's expense ratio?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December charges an annual expense ratio of 0.85%. The fund is issued by First Trust Advisors L.P..

### How large is XIDE?

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December manages $22.7M in assets and has traded since Dec 15, 2023.

### How do I buy shares of FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE)?

XIDE trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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