FT VEST US EQUITY BUFFER ETF (FMAR) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FT VEST US EQUITY BUFFER ETF (FMAR). 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 Cetera Investment Advisers, Creativeone Wealth, Llc, Susquehanna International Group, Llp, Hrt Financial Lp, and Osaic Holdings, Inc..
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Pointe Advisors, Llc | Sell | -1,200 | -9.8% | 11,100 | $580.09K | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| United Capital Financial Advisors, Llc | Buy | +969 | +11.0% | 9,794 | $512.23K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Sell | -42,033 | -76.9% | 12,621 | $659.57K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Hrt Financial Lp | Buy | +25,825 | — | 25,825 | $1.35M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +22,994 | +24.1% | 118,455 | $6.19M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | Buy | +21,399 | — | 21,399 | $1.12M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -12,094 | -5.5% | 209,127 | $10.93M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Harvest Investment Services, Llc | Buy | +10,166 | +59.6% | 27,211 | $1.42M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Beck Capital Management, Llc | Buy | +9,412 | — | 9,412 | $491.87K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +7,769 | +76.0% | 17,990 | $940.16K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Buy | +5,568 | +35.8% | 21,123 | $1.10M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameriflex Group, Inc. | Buy | +5,060 | — | 5,060 | $264.44K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Securities, Llc | Buy | +4,994 | — | 4,994 | $260.99K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mutual Advisors, Llc | Buy | +4,224 | +39.5% | 14,920 | $779.70K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Barclays Plc | Buy | +3,522 | +1147.2% | 3,829 | $200.10K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Action Point Financial Planning, Llc | Buy | +1,742 | — | 1,742 | $91.04K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +766 | +2.0% | 38,401 | $2.01M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Plotkin Financial Advisors, Llc | Sell | -92 | -1.6% | 5,776 | $301.85K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Creativeone Wealth, Llc | Sell | -56,123 | -78.3% | 15,535 | $811.86K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Sell | -6,376 | -3.1% | 199,742 | $10.44M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Mariner, Llc | Sell | -4,543 | -38.1% | 7,389 | $386.15K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, Llc | Sell | -102 | -1.8% | 5,708 | $298.30K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Ubs Group Ag | Buy | +15 | — | 15 | $784.00 | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Sell | -5 | -4.1% | 117 | $6.11K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Sell | -150,240 | -39.3% | 232,082 | $12.13M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co | Buy | +17,959 | — | 17,959 | $935.89K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Faithward Advisors, Llc | Buy | +17,187 | +37.1% | 63,504 | $3.32M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Lm Advisors Llc | Buy | +12,056 | +1963.5% | 12,670 | $662.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Sell | -10,033 | -11.1% | 80,664 | $4.22M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Sell | -1,190 | -6.6% | 16,917 | $884.07K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about FMAR activity
Which institutional owners are buying FMAR?
Institutional owners buying FMAR 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 FMAR activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in FMAR compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FT VEST US EQUITY BUFFER ETF (FMAR) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in FMAR increasing?
Institutional interest in FMAR 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.