First Trust Active Factor Small Cap
AFSM • ARCA
First Trust Active Factor Small Cap is an exchange-traded fund on ARCA. As of Q3 2025, 31 institutional investors hold shares in this ETF, with total holdings valued at $48.9M. ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC is the largest holder with a position valued at $9.6M.
Overview
Overview of institutional ownership in AFSM as of Q3 2025
All Institutions
- Institutions
- 31
- Value Held
- $48.9M
- Shares Held
- 1.5M
- Avg Position
- $1.6M
- Median Position
- $546.8K
Hedge Funds
- Hedge Funds
- 1
- Value Held
- $1.4M
- Shares Held
- 43.4K
- Avg Position
- $1.4M
- Median Position
- $1.4M
Biggest Investors
Institutions with the largest positions in AFSM as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Long Only Manager | $9.6M 0.00% of portfolio |
 BB&T CORP Institution | $9.3M 0.01% of portfolio |
 CWM, LLC RIA/Wealth | $5.1M 0.02% of portfolio |
 Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec Fund of Funds | $4.2M 0.02% of portfolio |
 Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | $2.8M 0.00% of portfolio |
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | $2.1M 0.00% of portfolio |
 Rockport Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | $2.1M 0.43% of portfolio |
 IFG Advisory, LLC RIA/Wealth | $2.0M 0.09% of portfolio |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | $1.6M 0.00% of portfolio |
 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC Hedge Fund•Multi-Strategy | $1.4M 0.00% of portfolio |
Net Capital Flow
Institutional buying and selling activity for AFSM in Q3 2025
- Traded
- +$9.0M
- Buyers
- 21
- Sellers
- 8
- Total Bought
- +$11.5M
- Total Sold
- −$2.5M
- Avg Position
- $1.4M
Biggest Buyers
| Institution | Net Bought |
|---|---|
Rockport Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | +$2.1M +64.0K shares |
CWM, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$1.7M +53.0K shares |
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC Hedge Fund•Multi-Strategy | +$1.4M +43.4K shares |
 Ethos Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$1.4M +42.3K shares |
 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO Institution | +$968.7K +29.6K shares |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | +$904.4K +28.0K shares |
Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | +$791.1K +24.2K shares |
 We Are One Seven, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$352.3K +10.8K shares |
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | +$286.1K +8.7K shares |
ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Long Only Manager | +$278.5K +8.5K shares |
Biggest Sellers
| Institution | Net Sold |
|---|---|
B Beacon Financial Advisory LLC RIA/Wealth | −$2.0M −62.4K shares |
 Sigma Planning Corp RIA/Wealth | −$207.6K −6.9K shares |
 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$156.5K −4.8K shares |
 WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. RIA/Wealth | −$19.1K −583.0 shares |
T TOTAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC Institution | −$19.0K −636.0 shares |
 UBS Group AG Institution | −$9.9K −302.0 shares |
 BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ Institution | −$5.9K −199.0 shares |
 CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC /ADV RIA/Wealth | −$523.3 −16.0 shares |
Entry and Exit Activity
Institutions that initiated new positions or completely exited AFSM in Q3 2025
- New Positions
- 7
- New Value
- $5.3M
- Exited Positions
- 3
- Exited Value
- $232.5K
New Positions
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
Rockport Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | $2.1M 64.0K shares |
Ethos Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $1.4M 42.3K shares |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO Institution | $968.7K 29.6K shares |
We Are One Seven, LLC RIA/Wealth | $352.3K 10.8K shares |
 FSB PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. RIA/Wealth | $267.4K 8.2K shares |
 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC Institution | $200.4K 6.1K shares |
 Founders Financial Alliance, LLC RIA/Wealth | $8.2K 250.0 shares |
Exited Positions
| Institution | Previous Position |
|---|---|
Sigma Planning Corp RIA/Wealth | $207.6K 6.9K shares |
T TOTAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC Institution | $19.0K 636.0 shares |
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ Institution | $5.9K 199.0 shares |
Options Activity
Institutions with the largest Call and Put options positions in AFSM as of Q3 2025
- Call Positions
- 0
- Call Value
- -
- Put Positions
- 0
- Put Value
- -
Call Positions
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
| No call positions found | |
Put Positions
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
| No put positions found | |
Most Committed Institutions
Institutions with AFSM as the highest % of their portfolio as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|
Rockport Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.43% $2.1M |
Ethos Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.11% $1.4M |
B Beacon Financial Advisory LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.11% $459.9K |
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. RIA/Wealth | 0.10% $432.5K |
IFG Advisory, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.09% $2.0M |
FSB PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. RIA/Wealth | 0.09% $267.4K |
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC /ADV RIA/Wealth | 0.04% $556.1K |
 Snowden Capital Advisors LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.03% $1.2M |
 SMITH, MOORE & CO. RIA/Wealth | 0.02% $308.0K |
 Moors & Cabot, Inc. RIA/Wealth | 0.02% $508.2K |
Hedge Fund Spotlight
Discover hedge funds investing in AFSM
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC
Hedge Fund • Multi-Strategy
Portfolio ManagerKenneth Cordele Griffin
- Portfolio Value
- $122.08B
- Positions
- 5,531
- Last Reported
- Q3 2025
Sector Allocation
Position in First Trust Active Factor Small Cap
- Market Value
- $1.4M
- Shares Held
- 43.4K
- Portfolio Weight
- 0.00%
- Owned Since
- 2025-Q3
| Top Holding | Sector | Market Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Software - Infrastructure Technology | $2.1B | 1.68% | |
Semiconductors Technology | $1.8B | 1.50% | |
Internet Content & Information Communication Services | $1.4B | 1.18% |
