FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive
BUFT • BATS
FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive is an exchange-traded fund on BATS. As of Q3 2025, 57 institutional investors hold shares in this ETF, with total holdings valued at $110.4M. Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC is the largest holder with a position valued at $24.4M.
Overview
Overview of institutional ownership in BUFT as of Q3 2025
All Institutions
- Institutions
- 57
- Value Held
- $110.4M
- Shares Held
- 4.6M
- Avg Position
- $1.9M
- Median Position
- $731.7K
Hedge Funds
- Hedge Funds
- 1
- Value Held
- $755.7K
- Shares Held
- 31.3K
- Avg Position
- $755.7K
- Median Position
- $755.7K
Biggest Investors
Institutions with the largest positions in BUFT as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
G Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | $24.4M 3.40% of portfolio |
 Centennial Wealth Advisory LLC RIA/Wealth | $15.9M 4.42% of portfolio |
 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Long Only Manager | $7.9M 0.00% of portfolio |
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | $7.8M 0.00% of portfolio |
 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. RIA/Wealth | $5.4M 0.14% of portfolio |
 CWM, LLC RIA/Wealth | $5.3M 0.02% of portfolio |
 Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | $4.6M 0.01% of portfolio |
 SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP Institution | $3.8M 0.04% of portfolio |
 GENWORTH FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC Long Only Manager | $3.0M 0.01% of portfolio |
 Lunt Capital Management, Inc. RIA/Wealth | $2.7M 1.03% of portfolio |
Net Capital Flow
Institutional buying and selling activity for BUFT in Q3 2025
- Traded
- +$4.8M
- Buyers
- 26
- Sellers
- 22
- Total Bought
- +$8.8M
- Total Sold
- −$4.1M
- Avg Position
- $1.8M
Biggest Buyers
| Institution | Net Bought |
|---|---|
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | +$2.6M +108.7K shares |
 HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. RIA/Wealth | +$2.1M +88.7K shares |
 Arkadios Wealth Advisors RIA/Wealth | +$1.2M +50.5K shares |
Centennial Wealth Advisory LLC RIA/Wealth | +$633.1K +26.2K shares |
 Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$397.6K +16.5K shares |
 Private Advisor Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$321.1K +13.3K shares |
Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | +$271.1K +11.2K shares |
 Tradition Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$216.8K +9.0K shares |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | +$210.8K +8.8K shares |
 Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$198.9K +8.2K shares |
Biggest Sellers
| Institution | Net Sold |
|---|---|
 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, Inc RIA/Wealth | −$1.1M −48.7K shares |
ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Long Only Manager | −$772.4K −32.0K shares |
 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP Private Equity | −$388.3K −16.1K shares |
 GREAT VALLEY ADVISOR GROUP, INC. RIA/Wealth | −$248.9K −10.3K shares |
 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC RIA/Wealth | −$238.1K −10.1K shares |
 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | −$226.4K −9.4K shares |
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP Institution | −$190.2K −7.9K shares |
 IFP Advisors, Inc RIA/Wealth | −$160.8K −6.7K shares |
 GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC / NC RIA/Wealth | −$153.6K −6.5K shares |
CWM, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$139.7K −5.8K shares |
Entry and Exit Activity
Institutions that initiated new positions or completely exited BUFT in Q3 2025
- New Positions
- 3
- New Value
- $222.4K
- Exited Positions
- 5
- Exited Value
- $1.6M
New Positions
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
Tradition Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | $216.8K 9.0K shares |
 Smartleaf Asset Management LLC Long Only Manager | $4.3K 180.0 shares |
 Compass Financial Services Inc RIA/Wealth | $1.2K 50.0 shares |
Exited Positions
| Institution | Previous Position |
|---|---|
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, Inc RIA/Wealth | $1.1M 48.7K shares |
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC RIA/Wealth | $238.1K 10.1K shares |
GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC / NC RIA/Wealth | $153.6K 6.5K shares |
 Wood Tarver Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $65.2K 2.8K shares |
 SRS Capital Advisors, Inc. RIA/Wealth | $18.1K 768.0 shares |
Options Activity
Institutions with the largest Call and Put options positions in BUFT 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 BUFT as the highest % of their portfolio as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|
Centennial Wealth Advisory LLC RIA/Wealth | 4.42% $15.9M |
G Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | 3.40% $24.4M |
 Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.19% $1.1M |
Lunt Capital Management, Inc. RIA/Wealth | 1.03% $2.7M |
 Legacy Wealth Managment, LLC/ID RIA/Wealth | 0.94% $2.0M |
 Financial Guidance Group, Inc. RIA/Wealth | 0.46% $1.0M |
M Marshall Financial Group LLC Institution | 0.30% $1.5M |
 Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.26% $878.4K |
 FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP /UT/ /ADV RIA/Wealth | 0.24% $829.7K |
 Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.16% $371.8K |
Hedge Fund Spotlight
Discover hedge funds investing in BUFT
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 FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive
- Market Value
- $755.7K
- Shares Held
- 31.3K
- Portfolio Weight
- 0.00%
- Owned Since
- 2023-Q4
| 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% |
