FTVEST LDDRDSMCPMOD BUFF ETF (BUFS) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FTVEST LDDRDSMCPMOD BUFF ETF (BUFS). 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 Mml Investors Services, Llc, Cetera Investment Advisers, Osaic Holdings, Inc., Newedge Advisors, Llc, and Raymond James Financial Inc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc | Buy | +37,484 | +4.4% | 888,795 | $22.30M | Q2 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts Llc | Buy | +17,850 | +30.5% | 76,467 | $1.92M | Q2 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +14,281 | +67.6% | 35,406 | $888.34K | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Kingsview Wealth Management, Llc | Sell | -322 | -1.2% | 27,478 | $689.42K | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Capasso Planning Partners Llc | Buy | +21,882 | — | 21,882 | $549.02K | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +123,682 | +70.6% | 298,922 | $7.50M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +60,901 | +18.5% | 389,359 | $9.77M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Sell | -52,799 | -69.1% | 23,624 | $592.73K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mariner, Llc | Buy | +1,700 | +16.5% | 11,985 | $300.70K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Sanctuary Advisors, Llc | Buy | +1,248 | +1.9% | 68,321 | $1.71M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. | Buy | +965 | +9.2% | 11,490 | $288.28K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +125,564 | +44.4% | 408,429 | $10.25M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Buy | +89,737 | +12.2% | 824,063 | $20.68M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Legacy Capital Wealth Partners, Llc | Buy | +4,434 | +33.7% | 17,579 | $441.06K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Advisory Services Network, Llc | Buy | +2,055 | +1.3% | 160,889 | $4.04M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Odonnell Financial Services, Llc | Sell | -830 | -4.5% | 17,554 | $440.43K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Sell | -150 | -4.0% | 3,637 | $91.25K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Oneascent Financial Services Llc | Buy | +463 | +2.7% | 17,903 | $449.19K | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Assuredpartners Investment Advisors, Llc | Sell | -2,171 | -2.9% | 73,676 | $1.85M | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Newedge Wealth, Llc | Sell | -219 | -1.1% | 19,787 | $496.46K | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Mml Investors Services, Llc | Buy | +272,845 | +405.3% | 340,159 | $8.53M | Q2 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Lpl Financial Llc | Buy | +18,616 | — | 18,616 | $467.07K | Q2 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Bank Of New York Mellon Corp | Buy | +8,650 | — | 8,650 | $217.03K | Q2 2026 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Geneos Wealth Management Inc. | Buy | +1,180 | +0.4% | 335,044 | $8.41M | Q2 2026 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Keystone Wealth Services, Llc | Buy | +26,551 | +170.3% | 42,142 | $1.06M | Q2 2026 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Capital Analysts, Llc | Buy | +2,572 | +8.7% | 32,244 | $809.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Principal Securities, Inc. | Buy | +3,123 | +32.8% | 12,644 | $317.24K | Q2 2026 | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Claro Advisors Inc. | Buy | +5,734 | +26.5% | 27,345 | $686.08K | Q2 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | Sell | -4,485 | -0.7% | 604,351 | $15.16K | Q2 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Assetmark, Inc | Buy | +291 | — | 291 | $7.30K | Q2 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about BUFS activity
Which institutional owners are buying BUFS?
Institutional owners buying BUFS 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 BUFS activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in BUFS compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FTVEST LDDRDSMCPMOD BUFF ETF (BUFS) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in BUFS increasing?
Institutional interest in BUFS 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.