FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH (FAD) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH (FAD). 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 Virtu Financial Llc, Wells Fargo & Company/Mn, Morgan Stanley, Jones Financial Companies Lllp, and Raymond James Financial Inc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Wealth Concepts Llc | Buy | +1,221 | — | 1,221 | $244.16K | Q2 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Serenity Investment Advisors | Buy | +1,110 | — | 1,110 | $207.88K | Q2 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +276 | +19.2% | 1,712 | $342.39K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Buy | +37,468 | +21.4% | 212,489 | $42.49M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jones Financial Companies Lllp | Buy | +32,196 | +109.1% | 61,706 | $11.98M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +32,123 | +34.3% | 125,696 | $25.14M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Sell | -18,588 | -62.7% | 11,048 | $2.21M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Sell | -13,194 | -38.5% | 21,047 | $4.21M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +4,181 | +9.2% | 49,708 | $9.94M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Plotkin Financial Advisors, Llc | Sell | -2,955 | -6.6% | 41,711 | $8.34M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +1,600 | — | 1,600 | $319.96K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Wcg Wealth Advisors Llc | Buy | +1,537 | +11.2% | 15,242 | $3.05M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ifg Advisory, Llc | Buy | +1,525 | — | 1,525 | $305.03K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Advyzon Investment Management, Llc | Buy | +1,045 | +12.2% | 9,640 | $1.93M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Betterment Llc | Buy | +1,028 | — | 1,028 | $206.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Modern Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +1,007 | — | 1,007 | $201.37K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Western Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +616 | +119.4% | 1,132 | $226.38K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Synergy Investment Management, Llc | Buy | +69 | +0.2% | 28,487 | $5.70M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Buy | +38 | +0.1% | 41,539 | $8.31M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Virtu Financial Llc | Buy | +42,443 | — | 42,443 | $8.49M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Buy | +35,123 | +14.5% | 277,568 | $55.51M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Nomura Asset Management Co Ltd | Buy | +3,630 | — | 3,630 | $725.89K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Zacks Investment Management | Buy | +1,133 | — | 1,133 | $226.56K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Ubs Group Ag | Sell | -310 | -1.8% | 17,382 | $3.48M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. | Buy | +204 | — | 204 | $40.81K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Sanctuary Advisors, Llc | Buy | +188 | +4.5% | 4,347 | $869.23K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Baird Financial Group, Inc. | Sell | -5,386 | -38.7% | 8,524 | $1.70M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +4,269 | +30.4% | 18,329 | $3.67M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Stifel Financial Corp | Buy | +494 | +3.8% | 13,569 | $2.71M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Buy | +484 | — | 484 | $96.83K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about FAD activity
Which institutional owners are buying FAD?
Institutional owners buying FAD 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 FAD activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in FAD compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH (FAD) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in FAD increasing?
Institutional interest in FAD 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.