AB CONSERVATIVE BUFFER ETF (BUFC) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
AB CONSERVATIVE BUFFER ETF (BUFC). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Alliancebernstein L.P., Susquehanna International Group, Llp, Cresset Asset Management, Llc, Old Mission Capital Llc, and N.E.W. Advisory Services Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Sell | -1,450 | -18.7% | 6,291 | $6.29K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | Buy | +447,967 | +2.3% | 19,962,831 | $824.97M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +208,992 | +522.0% | 249,026 | $10.12M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Cresset Asset Management, Llc | Buy | +38,419 | +517.6% | 45,841 | $1.86M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Sell | -2,000 | -7.2% | 25,704 | $1.04M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Ae Wealth Management Llc | Buy | +656 | — | 656 | $26.66K | Q1 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. | Buy | +9,507 | +71.3% | 22,839 | $928.00K | Q1 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Pathstone Holdings, Llc | Sell | -1,821 | -7.1% | 23,940 | $972.73K | Q1 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Scarborough Advisors, Llc | Sell | -1,478 | -15.2% | 8,251 | $335.25K | Q1 2026 | May 07, 2026 |
| Legacy Wealth Advisors, Llc | Sell | -168 | -0.1% | 162,596 | $6.61M | Q1 2026 | May 06, 2026 |
| N.E.W. Advisory Services Llc | Sell | -11,437 | -55.0% | 9,362 | $380.40K | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Hightower Advisors, Llc | Buy | +7,261 | +7.9% | 98,668 | $4.01M | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Ubs Group Ag | Sell | -135 | -23.7% | 434 | $17.63K | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Sell | -32,056 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Sell | -7,544 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Sell | -5,282 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Sell | -1,877 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about BUFC activity
Which institutional owners are buying BUFC?
Institutional owners buying BUFC 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 BUFC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in BUFC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to AB CONSERVATIVE BUFFER ETF (BUFC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in BUFC increasing?
Institutional interest in BUFC 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.