FT VEST US EQUITY BUFFER ETF (FMAR) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FT VEST US EQUITY BUFFER ETF (FMAR). 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 Rockefeller Capital Management L.P., Creativeone Wealth, Llc, Cwm, Llc, Susquehanna International Group, Llp, and Stonex Group Inc..
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soa Wealth Advisors, Llc. | Sell | -1,779 | -20.1% | 7,074 | $343.04K | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Paragon Private Wealth Management, Llc | Sell | -67 | -0.3% | 21,832 | $1.06M | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Buy | +9,096 | +143.3% | 15,444 | $749.00K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors | Buy | +4,172 | — | 4,172 | $202.30K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Sunbelt Securities, Inc. | Buy | +1,723 | +38.4% | 6,209 | $301.07K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Sell | -1,174 | -6.1% | 18,107 | $35.08K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Creativeone Wealth, Llc | Buy | +55,352 | +339.5% | 71,658 | $3.47M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +31,009 | +131.1% | 54,654 | $2.65M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Sell | -16,906 | -52.1% | 15,555 | $754.26K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +16,733 | +21.3% | 95,461 | $4.63M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, Llc | Buy | +16,112 | — | 16,112 | $781.27K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Buy | +10,494 | +13.1% | 90,697 | $4.40M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| United Capital Financial Advisors, Llc | Buy | +8,825 | — | 8,825 | $427.48K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Gateway Wealth Partners, Llc | Buy | +7,135 | — | 7,135 | $345.97K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Barclays Plc | Sell | -1,795 | -85.4% | 307 | $14.89K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Keating Financial Advisory Services, Inc. | Buy | +975 | +9.4% | 11,310 | $548.42K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +570 | +1.5% | 37,635 | $1.82M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Jones Financial Companies Lllp | Buy | +500 | — | 500 | $23.79K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Harvest Investment Services, Llc | Sell | -171 | -1.0% | 17,045 | $826.51K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Buy | +122 | — | 122 | $5.92K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Smartleaf Asset Management Llc | Sell | -72 | -86.7% | 11 | $523.00 | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Buy | +101,330 | +96.7% | 206,118 | $9.99M | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Cwm, Llc | Sell | -33,976 | -39.4% | 52,292 | $2.54M | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Stonex Group Inc. | Sell | -29,669 | -70.0% | 12,704 | $616.02K | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Vestgen Advisors, Llc | Buy | +20,440 | — | 20,440 | $1.06M | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -15,130 | -6.4% | 221,221 | $10.73M | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Mgo One Seven Llc | Sell | -3,973 | -18.5% | 17,524 | $849.74K | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Integrity Financial Corp | Sell | -2,568 | -5.3% | 45,676 | $2.21M | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Lm Advisors Llc | Sell | -211 | -25.6% | 614 | $12.67K | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Financial Network Wealth Advisors Llc | Buy | +23 | +3.2% | 738 | $35.79K | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about FMAR activity
Which institutional owners are buying FMAR?
Institutional owners buying FMAR 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 FMAR activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in FMAR compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FT VEST US EQUITY BUFFER ETF (FMAR) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in FMAR increasing?
Institutional interest in FMAR 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.