FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 EQ WEI (QQEW) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 EQ WEI (QQEW). 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 Raymond James Financial Inc, Royal Bank Of Canada, Osaic Holdings, Inc., Cetera Investment Advisers, and Bank Of America Corp.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Financial Group, Llc | Sell | -304 | -1.5% | 20,206 | $2.87M | Q4 2025 | May 15, 2026 |
| Bawa N Mallick Trust | Buy | +2 | +0.0% | 12,004 | $1.71M | Q4 2025 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Larry Mathis Financial Planning, Llc | Buy | +9,271 | — | 9,271 | $1.27M | Q4 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Shp Wealth Management | Buy | +640 | — | 640 | $90.96K | Q4 2025 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Ironbridge Private Wealth, Llc | Buy | +16,721 | — | 16,721 | $2.36M | Q4 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Sunbelt Securities, Inc. | Buy | +2,548 | — | 2,548 | $362.14K | Q4 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Corient Private Wealth Llc | Buy | +90,726 | — | 90,726 | $13.00M | Q4 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Plotkin Financial Advisors, Llc | Buy | +6,756 | — | 6,756 | $960.22K | Q4 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +728,724 | — | 728,724 | $103.57M | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Buy | +21,070 | — | 21,070 | $2.99M | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Beacon Pointe Advisors, Llc | Buy | +13,447 | — | 13,447 | $1.91M | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Garton & Associates Financial Advisors Llc | Buy | +530 | — | 530 | $75.33K | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Caitlin John, Llc | Buy | +90 | — | 90 | $12.79K | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Strive Financial Group ,Llc | Buy | +59 | — | 59 | $8.39K | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +325,369 | — | 325,369 | $46.24M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +132,161 | — | 132,161 | $18.79M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +128,149 | — | 128,149 | $18.21M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Buy | +103,472 | — | 103,472 | $14.71M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Jones Financial Companies Lllp | Buy | +44,818 | — | 44,818 | $6.37M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Buy | +40,515 | — | 40,515 | $5.78M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Investments, Lp | Buy | +39,300 | — | 39,300 | $5.59M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. | Buy | +32,567 | — | 32,567 | $4.63M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Cresset Asset Management, Llc | Buy | +31,124 | — | 31,124 | $4.42M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Guardian Wealth Advisors, Llc / Nc | Buy | +24,614 | — | 24,614 | $3.50M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +19,492 | — | 19,492 | $2.77M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +18,807 | — | 18,807 | $2.67M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Private Advisor Group, Llc | Buy | +16,772 | — | 16,772 | $2.38M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| &Partners | Buy | +10,939 | — | 10,939 | $1.55M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Per Stirling Capital Management, Llc. | Buy | +4,686 | — | 4,686 | $666.02K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Quantinno Capital Management Lp | Buy | +3,780 | — | 3,780 | $537.25K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about QQEW activity
Which institutional owners are buying QQEW?
Institutional owners buying QQEW 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 QQEW activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in QQEW compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 EQ WEI (QQEW) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in QQEW increasing?
Institutional interest in QQEW 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.