FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK ETF (FTXO) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK ETF (FTXO). 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 Wells Fargo & Company/Mn, Two Sigma Investments, Lp, Royal Bank Of Canada, Arkadios Wealth Advisors, and Raymond James Financial Inc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Buy | +398,864 | +88.8% | 847,949 | $30.67M | Q1 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Western Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +107 | — | 107 | $3.88K | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors | Buy | +157,712 | — | 157,712 | $5.70M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Buy | +53,971 | +66.3% | 135,378 | $664.24K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Buy | +27,273 | +10.5% | 288,154 | $10.42M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Investments, Lp | Buy | +372,500 | — | 372,500 | $13.47M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +203,378 | +216.2% | 297,436 | $10.76M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Buy | +97,211 | +19.0% | 608,387 | $22.01M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Tower Research Capital Llc (Trc) | Buy | +92,456 | +1308.5% | 99,522 | $3.60M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +47,439 | +188.6% | 72,593 | $2.63M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +42,439 | +118.0% | 78,411 | $2.84M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | Buy | +30,276 | +39.4% | 107,075 | $3.87M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Xtx Topco Ltd | Buy | +16,193 | — | 16,193 | $585.70K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Snowden Capital Advisors Llc | Sell | -15,365 | -41.4% | 21,742 | $786.43K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | Buy | +14,443 | — | 14,443 | $522.40K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Advisory Services Network, Llc | Buy | +7,969 | — | 7,969 | $288.24K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Gateway Wealth Partners, Llc | Buy | +4,859 | +14.7% | 37,962 | $1.37M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -2,770 | -6.6% | 39,027 | $1.41M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Synergy Investment Management, Llc | Buy | +1,534 | — | 1,534 | $55.48K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Larson Financial Group Llc | Sell | -1,136 | -69.1% | 507 | $18.35K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| National Bank Of Canada | Buy | +558 | +10.5% | 5,886 | $212.78K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Buy | +367 | +4.4% | 8,676 | $313.81K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Smartleaf Asset Management Llc | Sell | -145 | -25.8% | 417 | $14.59K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Ameriflex Group, Inc. | Sell | -120 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Fmr Llc | Sell | -66 | -26.9% | 179 | $6.47K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Transamerica Financial Advisors, Llc | Buy | +66 | +43.4% | 218 | $7.90K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Guardian Wealth Advisors, Llc / Nc | Buy | +40 | — | 40 | $1.45K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Strive Financial Group ,Llc | Buy | +15 | — | 15 | $1.00K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +1 | +0.0% | 13,227 | $499.83K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +136,019 | +92.5% | 282,990 | $10.24M | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about FTXO activity
Which institutional owners are buying FTXO?
Institutional owners buying FTXO 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 FTXO activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in FTXO compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK ETF (FTXO) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in FTXO increasing?
Institutional interest in FTXO 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.