FT VEST U.S. EQUITY DEEP BUF (DFEB) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FT VEST U.S. EQUITY DEEP BUF (DFEB). 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 Horizon Investments, Llc, Sns Financial Group, Llc, Gts Securities Llc, Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc, and Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Investment Consultants, Llc | Buy | +4,319 | — | 4,319 | $218.08K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Buy | +226 | +1.2% | 19,856 | $1.00M | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Gts Securities Llc | Buy | +26,399 | — | 26,399 | $1.33M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +19,669 | +148.5% | 32,916 | $1.66M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -15,546 | -9.2% | 154,220 | $7.79M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Hrt Financial Lp | Buy | +7,530 | — | 7,530 | $380.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Buy | +7,151 | — | 7,151 | $361.07K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Sell | -6,989 | -19.5% | 28,870 | $1.46M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -4,526 | -5.2% | 82,195 | $4.15M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Action Point Financial Planning, Llc | Buy | +3,856 | — | 3,856 | $194.65K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Advyzon Investment Management, Llc | Sell | -2,325 | -24.9% | 7,006 | $353.75K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ifg Advisory, Llc | Buy | +2,100 | — | 2,100 | $106.03K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| &Partners | Sell | -740 | -3.5% | 20,423 | $1.03M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mutual Advisors, Llc | Sell | -476 | -1.1% | 43,995 | $2.22M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Glen Eagle Advisors, Llc | Buy | +308 | +3.3% | 9,703 | $489.93K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Aqr Capital Management Llc | Sell | -282 | -3.0% | 9,002 | $454.53K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Barclays Plc | Buy | +210 | +7.6% | 2,988 | $150.87K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Per Stirling Capital Management, Llc. | Sell | -5 | -0.1% | 6,802 | $343.44K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Horizon Investments, Llc | Sell | -57,614 | -42.8% | 77,108 | $3.89M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Advance Capital Management, Inc. | Buy | +8,535 | +2.0% | 431,637 | $21.79M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Mariner, Llc | Sell | -5,242 | -12.3% | 37,272 | $1.88M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Wood Tarver Financial Group, Llc | Sell | -1,209 | -3.2% | 36,160 | $1.82M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Sell | -591 | -20.4% | 2,300 | $116.13K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Sell | -396 | -11.9% | 2,925 | $147.69K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co | Buy | +18,697 | — | 18,697 | $941.30K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +13,418 | +6.0% | 237,132 | $11.97M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Advisory Services Network, Llc | Buy | +1,847 | +27.3% | 8,616 | $435.04K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Stonex Group Inc. | Buy | +667 | +4.6% | 15,016 | $758.19K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Sell | -575 | -0.7% | 81,511 | $4.12M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Sns Financial Group, Llc | Buy | +28,840 | — | 28,840 | $1.46M | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about DFEB activity
Which institutional owners are buying DFEB?
Institutional owners buying DFEB 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 DFEB activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in DFEB compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FT VEST U.S. EQUITY DEEP BUF (DFEB) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in DFEB increasing?
Institutional interest in DFEB 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.