FT VEST US QUAR MAX BUFF ETF (SQMX) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
FT VEST US QUAR MAX BUFF ETF (SQMX). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q2 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Corecap Advisors, Llc, Gladstone Institutional Advisory Llc, Citadel Advisors Llc, World Investment Advisors, and Cetera Investment Advisers.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc | Buy | +13,031 | — | 13,031 | $445.79K | Q2 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts Llc | Sell | -740 | -6.4% | 10,839 | $370.80K | Q2 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +64,720 | — | 64,720 | $2.21M | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| World Investment Advisors | Buy | +20,645 | — | 20,645 | $706.26K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jane Street Group, Llc | Sell | -18,609 | -45.9% | 21,940 | $750.57K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Sell | -7,569 | -26.6% | 20,937 | $716.25K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Investors Portfolio Services Llc | Sell | -1,591 | -45.6% | 1,897 | $64.89K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. | Sell | -300 | -3.7% | 7,720 | $264.10K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -150 | -23.6% | 485 | $16.59K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ubs Group Ag | Buy | +119 | — | 119 | $4.07K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +20,472 | +8.4% | 262,882 | $8.99M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Atlantic Private Wealth, Llc | Buy | +2,000 | — | 2,000 | $68.42K | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Capital Analysts, Llc | Buy | +294 | +11.8% | 2,793 | $95.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Griffith & Werner, Inc. | Buy | +14,219 | +4.6% | 324,846 | $11.11M | Q2 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Maia Wealth Llc | Sell | -2,841 | -2.5% | 109,070 | $3.73M | Q2 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Gladstone Institutional Advisory Llc | Buy | +78,845 | — | 78,845 | $2.70M | Q2 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Corecap Advisors, Llc | Buy | +373,392 | — | 373,392 | $12.77M | Q2 2026 | Jul 06, 2026 |
| Jaffetilchin Investment Partners, Llc | Sell | -6,500 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q2 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Legacy Wealth Managment, Llc/Id | Sell | -5,808 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q2 2026 | May 07, 2026 |
| Hollencrest Capital Management | Sell | -1,373 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q2 2026 | May 07, 2026 |
| Commonwealth Equity Services, Llc | Sell | -6,562 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q2 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about SQMX activity
Which institutional owners are buying SQMX?
Institutional owners buying SQMX 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 SQMX activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in SQMX compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FT VEST US QUAR MAX BUFF ETF (SQMX) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in SQMX increasing?
Institutional interest in SQMX 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.