FT VST LAD DEEP BUF ETF-USDI (BUFD) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FT VST LAD DEEP BUF ETF-USDI (BUFD). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q2 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Coppell Advisory Solutions Llc, Wells Fargo & Company/Mn, Integrated Wealth Concepts Llc, Mercer Global Advisors Inc, and Capital Asset Advisory Services Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Wealth Concepts Llc | Buy | +151,295 | +65.9% | 380,738 | $11.32M | Q2 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +14,209 | — | 14,209 | $422.29K | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Mercer Global Advisors Inc | Sell | -140,288 | -44.2% | 177,200 | $5.27M | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Kingsview Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +1,211 | +1.5% | 84,171 | $2.50M | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Archer Investment Corp | Buy | +296 | — | 296 | $8.80K | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Capasso Planning Partners Llc | Buy | +36,710 | — | 36,710 | $1.09M | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +25,112 | +17.0% | 172,520 | $5.13M | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Sell | -11,892 | -12.9% | 80,437 | $2.39M | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Fsa Advisors, Inc. | Sell | -307 | -1.3% | 24,022 | $713.93K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Coppell Advisory Solutions Llc | Buy | +586,835 | — | 586,835 | $22.07K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Buy | +361,492 | +42.4% | 1,213,346 | $36.06M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Capital Asset Advisory Services Llc | Buy | +108,794 | +12.1% | 1,010,755 | $30.04M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ifg Advisory, Llc | Buy | +42,031 | — | 42,031 | $1.25M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Sell | -38,202 | -6.5% | 552,359 | $16.42M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Buy | +29,573 | +140.2% | 50,663 | $1.51M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +28,399 | +2.1% | 1,389,492 | $41.30M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Blueprint Financial Advisors Llc | Buy | +26,863 | — | 26,863 | $798.37K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +24,603 | +168.7% | 39,190 | $1.16M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | Buy | +24,537 | — | 24,537 | $729.24K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Western Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +18,071 | +29.8% | 78,640 | $2.34M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| White Knight Strategic Wealth Advisors, Llc | Buy | +14,309 | — | 14,309 | $425.26K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Perennial Investment Advisors, Llc | Sell | -11,982 | -10.8% | 98,547 | $2.93M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | Buy | +11,905 | +4.3% | 289,001 | $8.59M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Iht Wealth Management, Llc | Sell | -9,461 | -41.1% | 13,566 | $403.18K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc | Buy | +8,295 | +6.5% | 136,740 | $4.06M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Action Point Financial Planning, Llc | Buy | +5,408 | — | 5,408 | $160.72K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +4,332 | +0.2% | 2,308,698 | $68.61M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mutual Advisors, Llc | Buy | +3,407 | +17.1% | 23,365 | $694.41K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Wcg Wealth Advisors Llc | Buy | +3,200 | +24.0% | 16,542 | $491.63K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jones Financial Companies Lllp | Sell | -1,383 | -94.0% | 88 | $2.60K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about BUFD activity
Which institutional owners are buying BUFD?
Institutional owners buying BUFD include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in BUFD activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in BUFD compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FT VST LAD DEEP BUF ETF-USDI (BUFD) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in BUFD increasing?
Institutional interest in BUFD can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.