FIRST TRUST NASDAQ-100 EX-TE (QQXT) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FIRST TRUST NASDAQ-100 EX-TE (QQXT). 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, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo & Company/Mn, Summit Financial, Llc, and Royal Bank Of Canada.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Financial Group, Llc | Buy | +2,647 | — | 2,647 | $263.03K | Q4 2025 | May 15, 2026 |
| Corient Private Wealth Llc | Buy | +37,721 | — | 37,721 | $3.75M | Q4 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +198,308 | — | 198,308 | $19.71M | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Buy | +4,900 | — | 4,900 | $486.94K | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +72,793 | — | 72,793 | $7.23M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +51,025 | — | 51,025 | $5.07M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Buy | +36,800 | — | 36,800 | $3.66M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tower Research Capital Llc (Trc) | Buy | +17,341 | — | 17,341 | $1.72M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Regal Investment Advisors Llc | Buy | +8,205 | — | 8,205 | $815.33K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +6,107 | — | 6,107 | $606.85K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| &Partners | Buy | +4,469 | — | 4,469 | $291.85K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Securities, Llc | Buy | +3,706 | — | 3,706 | $368.26K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +3,369 | — | 3,369 | $334.76K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +1,893 | — | 1,893 | $188.15K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Jones Financial Companies Lllp | Buy | +1,695 | — | 1,695 | $168.43K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Buy | +1,124 | — | 1,124 | $111.69K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Fmr Llc | Buy | +764 | — | 764 | $75.96K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | Buy | +34 | — | 34 | $3.38K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Pom Investment Strategies, Llc | Buy | +11 | — | 11 | $1.09K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Buy | +146,150 | — | 146,150 | $14.52M | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Buy | +105,505 | — | 105,505 | $10.48M | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Summit Financial, Llc | Buy | +85,837 | — | 85,837 | $8.53M | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors | Buy | +33,945 | — | 33,945 | $3.37M | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Stifel Financial Corp | Buy | +21,247 | — | 21,247 | $2.11M | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Mml Investors Services, Llc | Buy | +14,242 | — | 14,242 | $1.42M | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Baird Financial Group, Inc. | Buy | +10,304 | — | 10,304 | $1.02M | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Hfg Advisors, Inc. | Buy | +8,032 | — | 8,032 | $798.16K | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Marshall Wace, Llp | Buy | +4,365 | — | 4,365 | $433.75K | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Kestra Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +3,127 | — | 3,127 | $310.70K | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Onedigital Investment Advisors Llc | Buy | +2,936 | — | 2,936 | $291.75K | Q4 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about QQXT activity
Which institutional owners are buying QQXT?
Institutional owners buying QQXT 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 QQXT activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in QQXT compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FIRST TRUST NASDAQ-100 EX-TE (QQXT) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in QQXT increasing?
Institutional interest in QQXT 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.