FT VEST NASDAQ-100 BUFFER ET (QDEC) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FT VEST NASDAQ-100 BUFFER ET (QDEC). 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 Sequent Planning Llc, Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc, Raymond James Financial Inc, Mission Financial Group, Llc, and Arax Advisory Partners.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +9,838 | — | 9,838 | $350.33K | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Sequent Planning Llc | Sell | -337,031 | -69.4% | 148,608 | $5.29M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +112,347 | — | 112,347 | $4.00M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -68,420 | -17.7% | 319,088 | $11.36M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Beck Capital Management, Llc | Buy | +11,481 | — | 11,481 | $408.84K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Action Point Financial Planning, Llc | Buy | +10,322 | — | 10,322 | $367.53K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Buy | +8,268 | — | 8,268 | $294.42K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Harvest Investment Services, Llc | Sell | -7,215 | -12.1% | 52,607 | $1.87M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Foundations Investment Advisors, Llc | Buy | +5,884 | — | 5,884 | $209.53K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +1,731 | +5.6% | 32,508 | $1.16M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -557 | -0.2% | 360,357 | $12.83M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Buy | +274 | — | 274 | $9.76K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| World Investment Advisors | Sell | -187 | -0.8% | 24,072 | $855.65K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Insigneo Advisory Services, Llc | Sell | -56 | -0.3% | 21,324 | $759.35K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mission Financial Group, Llc | Buy | +30,241 | — | 30,241 | $1.08M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Mariner, Llc | Sell | -4,665 | -16.5% | 23,650 | $842.18K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, Llc | Sell | -1,300 | -1.8% | 70,558 | $2.51M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Snowden Capital Advisors Llc | Sell | -56 | -0.7% | 8,004 | $285.02K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Sell | -15,736 | -3.3% | 461,809 | $16.45M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Stonex Group Inc. | Buy | +7,978 | +96.3% | 16,264 | $576.92K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Buy | +1,891 | +2.2% | 88,841 | $3.16M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Faithward Advisors, Llc | Sell | -566 | -0.7% | 78,114 | $2.78M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Pitti Group Wealth Management, Llc | Sell | -285 | -4.4% | 6,219 | $221.46K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co | Buy | +234 | — | 234 | $8.29K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Sell | -179 | -0.6% | 27,714 | $986.90K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Garden State Investment Advisory Services Llc | Buy | +6,000 | — | 6,000 | $213.66K | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Arax Advisory Partners | Buy | +29,836 | — | 29,836 | $1.06M | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc. | Buy | +179 | +0.3% | 64,799 | $2.31M | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Benson Wealth Management Inc | Buy | +64 | +0.5% | 13,611 | $484.69K | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Uptick Partners, Llc | Buy | +34 | +0.1% | 44,482 | $1.58M | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about QDEC activity
Which institutional owners are buying QDEC?
Institutional owners buying QDEC 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 QDEC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in QDEC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FT VEST NASDAQ-100 BUFFER ET (QDEC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in QDEC increasing?
Institutional interest in QDEC 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.