FT VEST NASDAQ-100 BUFFER ET (QMAR) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FT VEST NASDAQ-100 BUFFER ET (QMAR). 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 Raymond James Financial Inc, Modern Wealth Management, Llc, Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc, Citadel Advisors Llc, and Harvest Investment Services, Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +30,072 | — | 30,072 | $1.12M | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Sell | -792 | -9.5% | 7,532 | $280.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -251,205 | -56.1% | 196,883 | $7.33M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Modern Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +90,680 | +1325.7% | 97,520 | $3.63M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +33,690 | — | 33,690 | $1.25M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Harvest Investment Services, Llc | Buy | +28,544 | — | 28,544 | $1.06M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +13,079 | +12.9% | 114,457 | $4.26M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Beck Capital Management, Llc | Buy | +10,738 | — | 10,738 | $399.83K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Insigneo Advisory Services, Llc | Sell | -10,199 | -35.2% | 18,782 | $699.35K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Sequent Planning Llc | Sell | -10,072 | -7.2% | 130,620 | $4.86M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Sell | -8,142 | -32.3% | 17,065 | $635.41K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Sell | -6,868 | -27.6% | 17,974 | $669.26K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Action Point Financial Planning, Llc | Buy | +5,236 | — | 5,236 | $194.85K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Sell | -2,600 | -52.0% | 2,400 | $89.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameriflex Group, Inc. | Buy | +2,300 | — | 2,300 | $85.64K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mutual Advisors, Llc | Buy | +518 | +4.1% | 13,306 | $495.46K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Cresset Asset Management, Llc | Sell | -450 | -3.2% | 13,815 | $514.40K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mariner, Llc | Sell | -4,835 | -18.5% | 21,271 | $792.03K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Sell | -500 | -0.7% | 75,000 | $2.79M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, Llc | Sell | -484 | -0.9% | 50,737 | $1.89M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Odonnell Financial Services, Llc | Sell | -23,197 | -17.2% | 111,899 | $4.17M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Faithward Advisors, Llc | Buy | +16,392 | +48.9% | 49,937 | $1.86M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +5,331 | +1.6% | 343,658 | $12.80M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Buy | +1,883 | +4.2% | 46,355 | $1.73M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Stonex Group Inc. | Sell | -1,865 | -11.2% | 14,735 | $548.66K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Buy | +336 | +1.0% | 35,618 | $1.33M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Arax Advisory Partners | Buy | +5,546 | — | 5,546 | $206.51K | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Uptick Partners, Llc | Buy | +2,240 | +16.7% | 15,655 | $582.91K | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 1776 Wealth Llc | Sell | -672 | -1.6% | 40,075 | $1.49M | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors | Sell | -474 | -2.2% | 20,822 | $775.31K | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about QMAR activity
Which institutional owners are buying QMAR?
Institutional owners buying QMAR 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 QMAR activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in QMAR compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FT VEST NASDAQ-100 BUFFER ET (QMAR) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in QMAR increasing?
Institutional interest in QMAR 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.