FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF
FAUG • BATS
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF is an exchange-traded fund on BATS. As of Q3 2025, 168 institutional investors hold shares in this ETF, with total holdings valued at $329.6M. ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC is the largest holder with a position valued at $29.9M.
Overview
Overview of institutional ownership in FAUG as of Q3 2025
All Institutions
- Institutions
- 168
- Value Held
- $329.6M
- Shares Held
- 6.5M
- Avg Position
- $2.0M
- Median Position
- $638.8K
Hedge Funds
- Hedge Funds
- 1
- Value Held
- $334.2K
- Shares Held
- 6.5K
- Avg Position
- $334.2K
- Median Position
- $334.2K
Biggest Investors
Institutions with the largest positions in FAUG as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Long Only Manager | $29.9M 0.01% of portfolio |
 Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | $21.5M 0.03% of portfolio |
 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC RIA/Wealth | $17.3M 0.01% of portfolio |
 CWM, LLC RIA/Wealth | $16.9M 0.05% of portfolio |
 Stenger Family Office, LLC Family Office | $16.7M 3.72% of portfolio |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | $12.5M 0.02% of portfolio |
 GENWORTH FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC Long Only Manager | $11.0M 0.02% of portfolio |
 Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC RIA/Wealth | $11.0M 0.23% of portfolio |
 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | $8.3M 0.01% of portfolio |
$7.3M 0.04% of portfolio |
Net Capital Flow
Institutional buying and selling activity for FAUG in Q3 2025
- Traded
- +$93.4M
- Buyers
- 108
- Sellers
- 45
- Total Bought
- +$110.6M
- Total Sold
- −$17.2M
- Avg Position
- $1.9M
Biggest Buyers
| Institution | Net Bought |
|---|---|
ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Long Only Manager | +$23.9M +460.8K shares |
Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | +$12.5M +239.9K shares |
A ATRIA INVESTMENTS LLC Institution | +$6.9M +133.7K shares |
+$5.5M +105.9K shares | |
 BAM Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$5.2M +99.8K shares |
 Synergy Financial Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$4.8M +91.8K shares |
 Semus Wealth Partners LLC RIA/Wealth | +$4.3M +82.6K shares |
 We Are One Seven, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$3.9M +74.8K shares |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | +$3.4M +66.8K shares |
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC RIA/Wealth | +$2.9M +54.9K shares |
Biggest Sellers
| Institution | Net Sold |
|---|---|
 Armis Advisers, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$6.2M −125.5K shares |
CWM, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$1.2M −23.6K shares |
 UBS Group AG Institution | −$1.2M −24.8K shares |
 Apollon Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$866.9K −16.7K shares |
J JANE STREET GROUP, LLC Institution | −$859.4K −16.6K shares |
 Strategic Blueprint, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$837.0K −16.1K shares |
 SMART Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | −$766.6K −14.8K shares |
 Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$671.8K −12.9K shares |
 Harwood Advisory Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$379.8K −7.3K shares |
 Regal Investment Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$340.6K −6.6K shares |
Entry and Exit Activity
Institutions that initiated new positions or completely exited FAUG in Q3 2025
- New Positions
- 22
- New Value
- $18.0M
- Exited Positions
- 7
- Exited Value
- $8.3M
New Positions
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
BAM Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | $5.2M 99.8K shares |
Synergy Financial Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | $4.8M 91.8K shares |
1 1ST SOURCE BANK Institution | $1.6M 31.5K shares |
E ERn Financial, LLC RIA/Wealth | $1.0M 20.2K shares |
 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, Inc RIA/Wealth | $792.3K 15.3K shares |
A Allie Family Office LLC Family Office | $636.4K 12.3K shares |
 Ambassador Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | $546.1K 10.5K shares |
 CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI Institution | $446.8K 8.6K shares |
 Brookwood Investment Group LLC RIA/Wealth | $432.2K 8.3K shares |
 Uniting Wealth Partners, LLC RIA/Wealth | $345.5K 6.7K shares |
Exited Positions
| Institution | Previous Position |
|---|---|
Armis Advisers, LLC RIA/Wealth | $6.2M 125.5K shares |
UBS Group AG Institution | $1.2M 24.8K shares |
 Csenge Advisory Group RIA/Wealth | $337.1K 7.1K shares |
H HRT FINANCIAL LLC Institution | $257.6K 5.3K shares |
W Wealth Management Nebraska Institution | $209.1K 4.3K shares |
 ORG Partners LLC RIA/Wealth | $122.5K 2.5K shares |
 Park Square Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $26.7K 544.0 shares |
Options Activity
Institutions with the largest Call and Put options positions in FAUG 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 FAUG as the highest % of their portfolio as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|
BAM Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | 4.06% $5.2M |
Stenger Family Office, LLC Family Office | 3.72% $16.7M |
Semus Wealth Partners LLC RIA/Wealth | 2.44% $4.3M |
SMART Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.57% $3.9M |
 REAP Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.43% $6.6M |
 Legacy Capital Wealth Partners, LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.37% $6.2M |
 LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.10% $2.4M |
 Family Wealth Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.99% $1.3M |
L LEGACY SOLUTIONS, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.76% $846.5K |
 Ignite Planners, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.71% $4.3M |
Hedge Fund Spotlight
Discover hedge funds investing in FAUG
HBK Sorce Advisory LLC
Hedge Fund • Multi-Strategy
Portfolio ManagerMatthew Atcheson Leffers
- Portfolio Value
- $4.1B
- Positions
- 732
- Last Reported
- Q3 2025
Sector Allocation
Position in FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF
- Market Value
- $334.2K
- Shares Held
- 6.5K
- Portfolio Weight
- 0.01%
- Owned Since
- 2022-Q3
| Top Holding | Sector | Market Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
ETF ETF | $897.0M | 21.96% | |
ETF ETF | $680.4M | 16.66% | |
ETF ETF | $464.3M | 11.37% |
