FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME). 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 Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Wellington Management Group Llp, Aqr Capital Management Llc, Ameriprise Financial Inc, and Alliancebernstein L.P..
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, The | Sell | -708 | -0.2% | 432,341 | $18.89M | Q2 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Allianz Asset Management Gmbh | Buy | +24,360 | — | 24,360 | $1.06M | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Sell | -14,919 | -9.6% | 140,294 | $6.13M | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Cornerstone Financial Management Llc | Buy | +13 | — | 13 | $568.00 | Q2 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Corient Private Wealth Llc | Buy | +9,137 | — | 9,137 | $399.20K | Q2 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| California State Teachers Retirement System | Buy | +381 | +0.5% | 71,220 | $3.11M | Q2 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Rehmann Capital Advisory Group | Sell | -1,189 | -14.1% | 7,235 | $316.13K | Q2 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Mercer Global Advisors Inc | Buy | +7,038 | +75.2% | 16,391 | $716.11K | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co | Sell | -675 | -5.1% | 12,500 | $546.13K | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Empowered Funds, Llc | Buy | +54,884 | +24.6% | 277,911 | $12.14M | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Integrated Investment Consultants, Llc | Buy | +7,114 | — | 7,114 | $310.81K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Capstone Investment Advisors, Llc | Buy | +5,262 | +88.5% | 11,210 | $489.76K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Public Employees Retirement System Of Ohio | Buy | +74 | +8.2% | 978 | $42.73K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | Sell | -440,130 | -38.7% | 697,055 | $30.45M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Wellington Management Group Llp | Sell | -310,614 | -30.8% | 696,621 | $30.44M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Aqr Capital Management Llc | Buy | +161,480 | +39.9% | 566,471 | $24.75M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | Buy | +111,740 | — | 111,740 | $4.88M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | Sell | -98,221 | -32.5% | 204,281 | $7.91M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Invesco Ltd. | Buy | +83,274 | — | 83,274 | $3.64M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Exoduspoint Capital Management, Lp | Buy | +81,592 | — | 81,592 | $3.56M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Verition Fund Management Llc | Buy | +74,527 | — | 74,527 | $3.26M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | Sell | -69,382 | -66.3% | 35,203 | $1.54M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Investments, Lp | Buy | +64,857 | +16.0% | 470,409 | $20.55M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Schonfeld Strategic Advisors Llc | Buy | +61,323 | +730.1% | 69,722 | $3.05M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Sei Investments Co | Sell | -54,809 | -37.1% | 92,890 | $4.06M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Sell | -50,160 | -24.9% | 151,364 | $6.61M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Man Group Plc | Sell | -45,798 | -89.7% | 5,244 | $229.11K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Xtx Topco Ltd | Buy | +42,504 | +294.9% | 56,918 | $2.49M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Sell | -37,258 | -15.3% | 206,018 | $9.00M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Bridgeway Capital Management, Llc | Buy | +33,384 | +8.4% | 429,606 | $18.77M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about FRME activity
Which institutional owners are buying FRME?
Institutional owners buying FRME 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 FRME activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in FRME compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in FRME increasing?
Institutional interest in FRME 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.
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