FIRST TRUST ALT ABS RET ETF (FAAR) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FIRST TRUST ALT ABS RET ETF (FAAR). 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 First Trust Advisors Lp, Envestnet Asset Management Inc, Coppell Advisory Solutions Llc, Morgan Stanley, and Cetera Investment Advisers.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc | Sell | -309,913 | -79.4% | 80,571 | $2.55M | Q2 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts Llc | Buy | +14,269 | — | 14,269 | $451.19K | Q2 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Strive Financial Group ,Llc | Buy | +14 | — | 14 | $443.00 | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Coppell Advisory Solutions Llc | Buy | +297,893 | — | 297,893 | $269.36K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +15,631 | +16.8% | 108,427 | $3.43M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +12,103 | +15.5% | 90,438 | $2.86M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Pinnacle Family Advisors, Llc | Sell | -3,599 | -11.4% | 27,914 | $882.63K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| World Investment Advisors | Sell | -3,526 | -16.9% | 17,354 | $585.65K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ifg Advisory, Llc | Buy | +366 | — | 366 | $11.57K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +252 | +7.4% | 3,649 | $116.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mutual Advisors, Llc | Buy | +107 | +1.3% | 8,441 | $266.90K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Medallion Wealth Advisors, Llc | Buy | +1 | +1.3% | 76 | $2.40K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Buy | +1 | — | 1 | $29.00 | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Buy | +241,093 | +85.2% | 524,216 | $16.58M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Ubs Group Ag | Buy | +2,744 | +45733.3% | 2,750 | $86.95K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Snowden Capital Advisors Llc | Sell | -1,756 | -15.7% | 9,456 | $299.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Creativeone Wealth, Llc | Sell | -1,301 | -2.3% | 54,372 | $1.72M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Captrust Financial Advisors | Buy | +214 | +0.2% | 88,247 | $2.79M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Huntington National Bank | Buy | +109 | — | 109 | $3.45K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Mpwm Advisory Solutions, Llc | Sell | -30 | -26.3% | 84 | $2.66K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Sell | -71,154 | -28.7% | 176,439 | $5.58M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Stifel Financial Corp | Buy | +11,087 | +100.9% | 22,074 | $697.98K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Sell | -3,520 | -60.2% | 2,329 | $73.65K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Fsb Premier Wealth Management, Inc. | Sell | -151 | -1.5% | 10,071 | $318.44K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co | Buy | +1 | — | 1 | $60.00 | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| First Trust Advisors Lp | Buy | +1,432,463 | +473.3% | 1,735,102 | $54.86M | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Advisors Preferred, Llc | Buy | +15,109 | +199.8% | 22,671 | $712.66K | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Maripau Wealth Management Llc | Sell | -1,237 | -15.6% | 6,713 | $212.27K | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Lasalle St. Investment Advisors, Llc | Sell | -34 | -0.2% | 15,264 | $482.65K | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Newedge Wealth, Llc | Sell | -253 | -1.4% | 17,922 | $566.70K | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about FAAR activity
Which institutional owners are buying FAAR?
Institutional owners buying FAAR 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 FAAR activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in FAAR compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FIRST TRUST ALT ABS RET ETF (FAAR) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in FAAR increasing?
Institutional interest in FAAR 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.