FT VEST U.S. EQUITY BUFFER E (FAUG) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FT VEST U.S. EQUITY BUFFER E (FAUG). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q4 2025). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Stenger Family Office, Llc, Cetera Investment Advisers, Raymond James Financial Inc, Osaic Holdings, Inc., and Kestra Advisory Services, Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmont Advisory Group, Llc | Buy | +15,501 | — | 15,501 | $820.79K | Q4 2025 | May 11, 2026 |
| Beacon Financial Group | Buy | +26,659 | — | 26,659 | $1.41M | Q4 2025 | Apr 01, 2026 |
| Bison Wealth, Llc | Buy | +4,915 | — | 4,915 | $253.71K | Q4 2025 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Stenger Family Office, Llc | Buy | +415,094 | — | 415,094 | $16.23M | Q4 2025 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Sunbelt Securities, Inc. | Buy | +11,288 | — | 11,288 | $597.70K | Q4 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc | Buy | +41 | — | 41 | $2.17K | Q4 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +314,011 | — | 314,011 | $16.63M | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Buy | +38,387 | — | 38,387 | $2.03M | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Kintra Wealth, Llc | Buy | +23,031 | — | 23,031 | $1.22M | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Vestgen Investment Management | Buy | +17,464 | — | 17,464 | $924.72K | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Onyx Bridge Wealth Group Llc | Buy | +15,071 | — | 15,071 | $798.01K | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Wealthspire Retirement, Llc | Buy | +3,964 | — | 3,964 | $209.89K | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +355,713 | — | 355,713 | $18.83M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +185,367 | — | 185,367 | $9.82M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Regal Investment Advisors Llc | Buy | +91,315 | — | 91,315 | $4.84M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Integrated Advisors Network Llc | Buy | +36,869 | — | 36,869 | $1.95M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +33,876 | — | 33,876 | $1.79M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +32,566 | — | 32,566 | $1.72M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Buy | +32,012 | — | 32,012 | $1.70M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Modern Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +22,795 | — | 22,795 | $1.21M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Faithward Advisors, Llc | Buy | +16,120 | — | 16,120 | $853.55K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, Llc | Buy | +15,491 | — | 15,491 | $820.25K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Prosperity Consulting Group, Llc | Buy | +11,267 | — | 11,267 | $596.59K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Harvest Investment Services, Llc | Buy | +10,896 | — | 10,896 | $576.94K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Beacon Financial Advisory Llc | Buy | +10,764 | — | 10,764 | $569.95K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Captrust Financial Advisors | Buy | +9,811 | — | 9,811 | $519.49K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Aqr Capital Management Llc | Buy | +8,468 | — | 8,468 | $448.38K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Buy | +7,407 | — | 7,407 | $392.20K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Kestra Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +95,338 | — | 95,338 | $5.05M | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Mml Investors Services, Llc | Buy | +71,404 | — | 71,404 | $3.78M | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about FAUG activity
Which institutional owners are buying FAUG?
Institutional owners buying FAUG 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 FAUG activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in FAUG compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FT VEST U.S. EQUITY BUFFER E (FAUG) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in FAUG increasing?
Institutional interest in FAUG 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.