FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF
DFEB • BATS
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF is an exchange-traded fund on BATS. As of Q3 2025, 136 institutional investors hold shares in this ETF, with total holdings valued at $188.5M. COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. is the largest holder with a position valued at $11.9M.
Overview
Overview of institutional ownership in DFEB as of Q3 2025
All Institutions
- Institutions
- 136
- Value Held
- $188.5M
- Shares Held
- 4.1M
- Avg Position
- $1.4M
- Median Position
- $535.6K
Hedge Funds
- Hedge Funds
- 2
- Value Held
- $1.1M
- Shares Held
- 24.0K
- Avg Position
- $558.6K
- Median Position
- $558.6K
Biggest Investors
Institutions with the largest positions in DFEB as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | $11.9M 0.02% of portfolio |
P PRECEDENT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC RIA/Wealth | $10.2M 2.33% of portfolio |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | $8.8M 0.01% of portfolio |
 CWM, LLC RIA/Wealth | $8.1M 0.03% of portfolio |
 Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | $7.6M 0.01% of portfolio |
 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Long Only Manager | $7.3M 0.00% of portfolio |
 Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. RIA/Wealth | $6.6M 2.33% of portfolio |
 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC RIA/Wealth | $6.3M 0.00% of portfolio |
 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | $5.9M 0.03% of portfolio |
H Holistic Planning, LLC Institution | $5.7M 1.52% of portfolio |
Net Capital Flow
Institutional buying and selling activity for DFEB in Q3 2025
- Traded
- −$27.3M
- Buyers
- 32
- Sellers
- 82
- Total Bought
- +$14.0M
- Total Sold
- −$41.3M
- Avg Position
- $1.2M
Biggest Buyers
| Institution | Net Bought |
|---|---|
 Sunbelt Securities, Inc. RIA/Wealth | +$2.9M +62.1K shares |
+$2.1M +45.8K shares | |
Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | +$1.6M +34.1K shares |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | +$975.9K +21.2K shares |
 Horizon Investments, LLC/SC Long Only Manager | +$723.0K +15.5K shares |
 FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC RIA/Wealth | +$723.0K +15.5K shares |
 Global Assets Advisory, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$681.8K +14.7K shares |
 AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Hedge Fund•Multi-Strategy | +$511.9K +11.0K shares |
 Arkadios Wealth Advisors RIA/Wealth | +$509.4K +10.9K shares |
 Buckingham Strategic Partners RIA/Wealth | +$488.5K +10.4K shares |
Biggest Sellers
| Institution | Net Sold |
|---|---|
COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | −$12.6M −271.6K shares |
A ATRIA INVESTMENTS LLC Institution | −$3.9M −86.9K shares |
 Armis Advisers, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$2.4M −52.9K shares |
 Sage Capital Advisors,llc RIA/Wealth | −$2.1M −46.5K shares |
K KRAEMATON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC RIA/Wealth | −$1.9M −42.0K shares |
CWM, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$1.6M −34.1K shares |
 HighTower Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$1.4M −30.3K shares |
 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP Private Equity | −$1.2M −27.8K shares |
P PRECEDENT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$1.1M −23.4K shares |
 Triumph Capital Management RIA/Wealth | −$918.8K −19.7K shares |
Entry and Exit Activity
Institutions that initiated new positions or completely exited DFEB in Q3 2025
- New Positions
- 7
- New Value
- $4.0M
- Exited Positions
- 17
- Exited Value
- $15.6M
New Positions
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
$2.1M 45.8K shares | |
Global Assets Advisory, LLC RIA/Wealth | $681.8K 14.7K shares |
AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Hedge Fund•Multi-Strategy | $511.9K 11.0K shares |
 AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | $206.9K 4.4K shares |
 VICTORY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC RIA/Wealth | $202.9K 4.4K shares |
C Cottage Street Advisors LLC Institution | $200.4K 4.3K shares |
GGM Financials LLC RIA/Wealth | $110.3K 2.4K shares |
Exited Positions
| Institution | Previous Position |
|---|---|
A ATRIA INVESTMENTS LLC Institution | $3.9M 86.9K shares |
Armis Advisers, LLC RIA/Wealth | $2.4M 52.9K shares |
Sage Capital Advisors,llc RIA/Wealth | $2.1M 46.5K shares |
K KRAEMATON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC RIA/Wealth | $1.9M 42.0K shares |
SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP Private Equity | $1.2M 27.8K shares |
 Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC RIA/Wealth | $854.9K 19.1K shares |
P | $834.6K 18.7K shares |
 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, Inc RIA/Wealth | $614.5K 13.8K shares |
M Mayfair Advisory Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $371.9K 8.2K shares |
B BROWN ADVISORY INC RIA/Wealth | $369.7K 8.3K shares |
Options Activity
Institutions with the largest Call and Put options positions in DFEB 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 DFEB as the highest % of their portfolio as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|
P PRECEDENT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC RIA/Wealth | 2.33% $10.2M |
Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. RIA/Wealth | 2.33% $6.6M |
H Holistic Planning, LLC Institution | 1.52% $5.7M |
 Camelot Portfolios, LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.43% $2.4M |
 SMART Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.15% $2.9M |
L LifeWealth Investments, LLC Institution | 0.97% $3.3M |
 Integrity Financial Corp /WA RIA/Wealth | 0.85% $1.7M |
 Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.69% $1.8M |
 REAP Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.61% $2.8M |
 Oder Investment Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.59% $823.3K |
Hedge Fund Spotlight
Discover hedge funds investing in DFEB
AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Hedge Fund • Multi-Strategy
Portfolio ManagerDavid Gary Kabiller
- Portfolio Value
- $156.17B
- Positions
- 3,453
- Last Reported
- Q3 2025
Sector Allocation
Position in FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF
- Market Value
- $511.9K
- Shares Held
- 11.0K
- Portfolio Weight
- 0.00%
- Owned Since
- 2025-Q3
| Top Holding | Sector | Market Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Semiconductors Technology | $4.1B | 2.62% | |
Software - Infrastructure Technology | $3.2B | 2.05% | |
Consumer Electronics Technology | $2.8B | 1.76% |
