FIRST TR EXCHNG TRADED FD VI BUFQ
FT VEST LADDERED · ETP · CUSIP 33740U752
139
institutional holders
+2 vs Q1 2025
25.8m
shares reported held*
$855.3mreported value*
12 new
65 added
49 reduced
10 sold out
net bought ≈ $29.5m (+889.6k shares)
* Summed across managers. Shares that two managers' reports both contain – a subsidiary's holdings that its parent's report includes too, or a sub-adviser's in its client's – are counted once ($72.2k this quarter). Holder counts are more reliable. Implied quarter-end price ≈ $33.20.
Trends to Q2 2025
Institutional holders
Managers reporting a position, each quarter
Numbers
| Quarter | Holders |
|---|---|
| Q3 2022 | 8 |
| Q4 2022 | 10 |
| Q1 2023 | 14 |
| Q2 2023 | 27 |
| Q3 2023 | 42 |
| Q4 2023 | 71 |
| Q1 2024 | 85 |
| Q2 2024 | 97 |
| Q3 2024 | 111 |
| Q4 2024 | 138 |
| Q1 2025 | 137 |
| Q2 2025 | 139 |
Buyers vs sellers
Managers adding to or starting a position, vs cutting or selling out
Bought or addedCut or sold out
Numbers
| Quarter | Bought or added | Cut or sold out |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2023 | 34 | 9 |
| Q4 2023 | 60 | 7 |
| Q1 2024 | 70 | 23 |
| Q2 2024 | 73 | 19 |
| Q3 2024 | 76 | 28 |
| Q4 2024 | 85 | 34 |
| Q1 2025 | 88 | 52 |
| Q2 2025 | 77 | 59 |
Biggest buyers
| LPL Financial LLC | Added | +501.4k |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | Added | +478.6k |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | Added | +216.7k |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | Added | +174.0k |
| FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC | Added | +167.8k |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | Added | +88.5k |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Added | +86.1k |
| Atria Investments, Inc | Added | +74.3k |
| Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC | Added | +71.5k |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Added | +67.9k |
Biggest sellers
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | Reduced | -379.4k |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | Reduced | -202.6k |
| Mariner, LLC | Reduced | -128.2k |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | Sold out | -116.7k |
| Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD. | Reduced | -103.0k |
| MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | Reduced | -84.9k |
| Geneos Wealth Management Inc. | Reduced | -84.4k |
| Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC | Reduced | -51.3k |
| IAMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | Reduced | -42.1k |
| RiverTree Advisors, LLC | Reduced | -37.9k |
Holders, Q2 2025
| Manager | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| LPL Financial LLC 0.09% of their portfolio | 8.4m $277.8m | Added +501.4k |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.08% of their portfolio | 1.3m $44.6m | Added +216.7k |
| Cetera Investment Advisers 0.07% of their portfolio | 1.2m $40.0m | Added +86.1k |
| Creekmur Asset Management LLC 6.96% of their portfolio | 1.2m $39.4m | Added +40.5k |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.0m $34.7m | Added +478.6k |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.01% of their portfolio | 872.3k $29.0m | Reduced -202.6k |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC 0.13% of their portfolio | 742.2k $24.6m | Added +53.1k |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC 0.01% of their portfolio | 573.6k $19.0m | Added +88.5k |
| Good Life Advisors, LLC 1.17% of their portfolio | 561.8k $18.7m | Added +11.0k |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.06% of their portfolio | 556.3k $18.5m | Added +174.0k |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 474.3k $15.7m | Reduced -379.4k |
| Centennial Wealth Advisory LLC 4.65% of their portfolio | 440.8k $14.6m | Added +18.3k |
| Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC 4.24% of their portfolio | 407.1k $13.5m | Added +5.2k |
| Mariner, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 381.9k $12.7m | Reduced -128.2k |
| HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. 0.31% of their portfolio | 371.8k $12.3m | Added +13.2k |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. 0.10% of their portfolio | 355.0k $11.8m | Added +67.9k |
| MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 349.3k $11.6m | Reduced -84.9k |
| CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.45% of their portfolio | 333.7k $11.1m | Added +194 |
| Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.23% of their portfolio | 277.5k $9.2m | Reduced -84.4k |
| IMG Wealth Management, Inc. 6.59% of their portfolio | 256.2k $8.5m | Added +21.2k |
| Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD. 0.11% of their portfolio | 241.6k $8.0m | Reduced -103.0k |
| Ergawealth Advisors, Inc. 3.55% of their portfolio | 237.7k $7.9m | Reduced -14.8k |
| FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC 0.35% of their portfolio | 225.2k $7.5m | Added +167.8k |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.07% of their portfolio | 219.9k $7.3m | Added +15.7k |
| Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC 0.30% of their portfolio | 215.7k $7.2m | Reduced -51.3k |
| Seros Financial, LLC 4.50% of their portfolio | 214.1k $7.1m | Added +5.1k |
| RiverTree Advisors, LLC 4.17% of their portfolio | 186.9k $6.2m | Reduced -37.9k |
| FOCUS Wealth Advisors, LLC 2.96% of their portfolio | 171.8k $5.7m | Added +1.1k |
| Prism Advisors, Inc. 1.59% of their portfolio | 168.6k $5.6m | Reduced -30.4k |
| Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 168.2k $5.6m | Added +56.8k |
| Pitti Group Wealth Management, LLC 4.02% of their portfolio | 140.4k $4.7m | Added +2.7k |
| WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. 1.05% of their portfolio | 115.9k $3.8m | Reduced -7.7k |
| Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.40% of their portfolio | 97.9k $3.3m | Added +83 |
| TWIN PEAKS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 1.07% of their portfolio | 96.5k $3.3m | Added +2.3k |
| IFG Advisory, LLC 0.16% of their portfolio | 95.1k $3.2m | Added +3.2k |
| Richmond Investment Services, LLC 0.65% of their portfolio | 93.3k $3.1m | Added +46.2k |
| Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 90.8k $3.0m | Added +1.8k |
| Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 90.5k $3.0m | Added +5.0k |
| Financial Guidance Group, Inc. 1.45% of their portfolio | 89.8k $3.0m | Added +5.1k |
| MPWM ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, LLC 1.83% of their portfolio | 87.0k $2.9m | Reduced -424 |
| Atria Investments, Inc 0.03% of their portfolio | 86.4k $2.9m | Added +74.3k |
| Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC 0.11% of their portfolio | 83.7k $2.8m | Added +71.5k |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 81.8k $2.7m | Reduced -2.1k |
| Sigma Planning Corp 0.08% of their portfolio | 77.6k $2.6m | Reduced -21.5k |
| Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC 0.06% of their portfolio | 74.7k $2.5m | Added +20.8k |
| Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.23% of their portfolio | 71.7k $2.4m | Reduced -186 |
| Legacy Investment Solutions, LLC 1.25% of their portfolio | 71.4k $2.4m | First filing |
| Legacy Wealth Managment, LLC/ID 1.25% of their portfolio | 71.4k $2.4m | Added +20.2k |
| Midwest Financial Group LLC 1.24% of their portfolio | 71.0k $2.4m | Added +2.1k |
| Prasad Wealth Partners, LLC 0.69% of their portfolio | 70.6k $2.3m | Added +881 |
| Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% of their portfolio | 68.6k $2.3m | Added +50.0k |
| NORTHEAST PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC. / NH / 2.00% of their portfolio | 65.5k $2.2m | Added +775 |
| Cooper Financial Group 0.25% of their portfolio | 63.5k $2.1m | Added +911 |
| IAMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.88% of their portfolio | 57.8k $1.9m | Reduced -42.1k |
| Atria Wealth Solutions, Inc. 0.04% of their portfolio | 55.0k $1.8m | Added +14.3k |
| Tyler-Stone Wealth Management 0.28% of their portfolio | 53.2k $1.8m | Reduced -32.8k |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 52.9k $1.8m | Added +26 |
| Orion Porfolio Solutions, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 49.2k $1.6m | Added +2.3k |
| Maridea Wealth Management LLC 0.42% of their portfolio | 49.0k $1.6m | Added +35.1k |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% of their portfolio | 48.5k $1.6m | Reduced -4.9k |
| GREAT VALLEY ADVISOR GROUP, INC. 0.03% of their portfolio | 46.0k $1.5m | Added +3.1k |
| FLAGSTAR SECURITIES, INC 0.42% of their portfolio | 45.4k $1.5m | Reduced -6.3k |
| Ignite Planners, LLC 0.26% of their portfolio | 45.3k $1.5m | Added +2.6k |
| KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 44.8k $1.5m | Reduced -3.9k |
| HBW ADVISORY SERVICES LLC 0.18% of their portfolio | 42.8k $1.4m | Added +4.4k |
| First Heartland Consultants, Inc. 0.10% of their portfolio | 33.3k $1.1m | Added +1.5k |
| GPS Wealth Strategies Group, LLC 0.12% of their portfolio | 32.6k $1.1m | Added +25.9k |
| Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.06% of their portfolio | 32.5k $1.1m | Added +3.5k |
| Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC 0.20% of their portfolio | 31.3k $1.0m | Reduced -1.6k |
| Atlas Private Wealth Advisors 0.13% of their portfolio | 30.3k $1.0m | Reduced -35.1k |
| Prospera Financial Services Inc 0.02% of their portfolio | 29.8k $990.1k | Added +10.2k |
| B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.05% of their portfolio | 29.5k $981.0k | Added +11.0k |
| CWM, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 29.3k $974.0k | Added +17.3k |
| Bullseye Investment Management, LLC 0.51% of their portfolio | 28.1k $839.0k | Unchanged |
| Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 27.4k $910.6k | Reduced -2.3k |
| SLT Holdings LLC 0.67% of their portfolio | 27.0k $895.4k | Reduced -322 |
| Harvest Investment Services, LLC 0.19% of their portfolio | 26.2k $870.0k | Added +4.2k |
| Tradition Wealth Management, LLC 0.07% of their portfolio | 25.4k $844.7k | Unchanged |
| AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. 0.00% of their portfolio | 24.5k $813.1k | Reduced -6.4k |
| Goldstone Financial Group, LLC 0.11% of their portfolio | 24.4k $813.0k | Added +388 |
| CreativeOne Wealth, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 23.8k $791.1k | Added +4.6k |
| Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. 0.29% of their portfolio | 23.4k $777.5k | Reduced -1.1k |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% of their portfolio | 22.9k $759.4k | Reduced -30.5k |
| Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 22.8k $758.0k | Added +13.0k |
| AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 22.6k $751.8k | Unchanged |
| Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.02% of their portfolio | 22.6k $751.1k | Added +3.5k |
| NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP INC, /IA/ /ADV 0.05% of their portfolio | 22.2k $737.2k | New |
| Keystone Wealth Services, LLC 0.17% of their portfolio | 21.7k $720.9k | Reduced -24.6k |
| OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 21.0k $697.9k | Reduced -4.3k |
| Capital Analysts, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 18.8k $624.0k | Reduced -501 |
| WCG Wealth Advisors LLC 0.04% of their portfolio | 17.9k $594.3k | Added +50 |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors 0.02% of their portfolio | 15.9k $527.0k | Added +338 |
| Triton Wealth Management, PLLC 0.22% of their portfolio | 15.3k $515.4k | First filing |
| ODonnell Financial Services, LLC 0.19% of their portfolio | 14.7k $489.3k | Reduced -669 |
| Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC 0.14% of their portfolio | 14.5k $480.3k | New |
| NewEdge Wealth, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 13.8k $466.4k | New |
| PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 13.7k $453.0k | Reduced -8.4k |
| KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.04% of their portfolio | 13.4k $446.2k | Reduced -5.4k |
| DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. 0.16% of their portfolio | 13.3k $441.4k | Reduced -1.7k |
| MATAURO, LLC 0.08% of their portfolio | 13.1k $433.4k | Reduced -675 |