FT VEST U.S. EQUITY DEEP BUF (DDEC) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FT VEST U.S. EQUITY DEEP BUF (DDEC). 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 Sns Financial Group, Llc, Mission Financial Group, Llc, Lpl Financial Llc, Capasso Planning Partners Llc, and Susquehanna International Group, Llp.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atx Financial Planning, Llc | Buy | +990 | +16.0% | 7,175 | $339.92K | Q2 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Capasso Planning Partners Llc | Buy | +23,006 | — | 23,006 | $1.09M | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Buy | +99 | +4.4% | 2,358 | $112.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +22,294 | +297.5% | 29,787 | $1.41M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +21,986 | +161.5% | 35,599 | $1.69M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Gts Securities Llc | Buy | +8,684 | +102.4% | 17,167 | $813.29K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Action Point Financial Planning, Llc | Buy | +7,599 | — | 7,599 | $359.96K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -5,699 | -2.9% | 192,641 | $9.13M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Glen Eagle Advisors, Llc | Sell | -2,085 | -7.5% | 25,834 | $1.22M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Barclays Plc | Buy | +1,461 | +81.8% | 3,246 | $153.78K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ifg Advisory, Llc | Buy | +830 | — | 830 | $39.32K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -668 | -1.3% | 52,755 | $2.50M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mutual Advisors, Llc | Sell | -340 | -3.7% | 8,794 | $416.62K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Waverly Advisors, Llc | Sell | -136 | -0.8% | 17,733 | $840.10K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Per Stirling Capital Management, Llc. | Sell | -5 | -0.1% | 6,129 | $290.34K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mission Financial Group, Llc | Buy | +36,347 | — | 36,347 | $1.72M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Wood Tarver Financial Group, Llc | Sell | -2,963 | -7.0% | 39,215 | $1.86M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Prosperity Consulting Group, Llc | Sell | -900 | -2.7% | 32,349 | $1.53M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Mariner, Llc | Sell | -600 | -9.0% | 6,100 | $288.99K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, Llc | Sell | -142 | -3.0% | 4,557 | $215.89K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co | Buy | +21,280 | — | 21,280 | $1.01M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +6,876 | +4.9% | 146,664 | $6.95M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Stonex Group Inc. | Sell | -498 | -6.5% | 7,121 | $337.36K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Sell | -471 | -0.4% | 113,999 | $5.40M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Sns Financial Group, Llc | Buy | +185,292 | — | 185,292 | $8.78M | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| First Trust Advisors Lp | Buy | +4,712 | — | 4,712 | $223.23K | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Uptick Partners, Llc | Buy | +4,730 | — | 4,730 | $224.08K | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Quartz Partners, Llc | Buy | +3,959 | +21.7% | 22,215 | $1.05M | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Lpl Financial Llc | Buy | +24,294 | +13.8% | 200,242 | $9.49M | Q2 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Ogorek Anthony Joseph | Buy | +6,901 | +120.8% | 12,616 | $597.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about DDEC activity
Which institutional owners are buying DDEC?
Institutional owners buying DDEC 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 DDEC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in DDEC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FT VEST U.S. EQUITY DEEP BUF (DDEC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in DDEC increasing?
Institutional interest in DDEC 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.