First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor
FTXL • NASDAQ
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor is an exchange-traded fund on NASDAQ. As of Q3 2025, 108 institutional investors hold shares in this ETF, with total holdings valued at $227.6M. GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC is the largest holder with a position valued at $53.2M.
Overview
Overview of institutional ownership in FTXL as of Q3 2025
All Institutions
- Institutions
- 108
- Value Held
- $227.6M
- Shares Held
- 2.0M
- Avg Position
- $2.1M
- Median Position
- $295.5K
Hedge Funds
- Hedge Funds
- 2
- Value Held
- $1.8M
- Shares Held
- 15.9K
- Avg Position
- $887.0K
- Median Position
- $887.0K
Biggest Investors
Institutions with the largest positions in FTXL as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC Institution | $53.2M 0.01% of portfolio |
 MORGAN STANLEY RIA/Wealth | $34.6M 0.00% of portfolio |
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | $20.0M 0.01% of portfolio |
 BB&T CORP Institution | $13.7M 0.02% of portfolio |
 WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Institution | $11.7M 0.00% of portfolio |
 GRIMES & COMPANY, INC. RIA/Wealth | $9.9M 0.24% of portfolio |
 Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | $9.7M 0.01% of portfolio |
 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC RIA/Wealth | $7.4M 0.00% of portfolio |
B BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE, SA Institution | $5.6M 0.00% of portfolio |
 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | $5.1M 0.02% of portfolio |
Net Capital Flow
Institutional buying and selling activity for FTXL in Q3 2025
- Net Flow
- +$2.6M
- Buyers
- 24
- Sellers
- 44
- Total Bought
- +$26.2M
- Total Sold
- −$23.6M
- Avg Position
- $2.2M
Biggest Buyers
| Institution | Net Bought |
|---|---|
MORGAN STANLEY RIA/Wealth | +$13.6M +122.0K shares |
Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | +$4.8M +42.6K shares |
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Institution | +$3.1M +28.1K shares |
BB&T CORP Institution | +$1.7M +15.4K shares |
 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP Private Equity | +$1.3M +11.8K shares |
S STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP Long Only Manager | +$421.8K +3.8K shares |
N NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO Institution | +$331.0K +3.0K shares |
O OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC Institution | +$306.9K +2.7K shares |
 Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$205.5K +1.8K shares |
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$109.5K +979.0 shares |
Biggest Sellers
| Institution | Net Sold |
|---|---|
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | −$6.5M −58.3K shares |
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC RIA/Wealth | −$3.5M −31.6K shares |
 UBS Group AG Institution | −$3.2M −28.2K shares |
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC Institution | −$2.7M −23.7K shares |
J JANE STREET GROUP, LLC Institution | −$987.1K −10.3K shares |
C CacheTech Inc. Hedge Fund•Multi-Strategy | −$820.1K −7.3K shares |
A Adams Wealth Management Institution | −$820.1K −7.3K shares |
 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC Hedge Fund•Multi-Strategy | −$687.9K −6.2K shares |
 Goss Wealth Management LLC RIA/Wealth | −$528.2K −4.7K shares |
 Baird Financial Group, Inc. Private Equity | −$492.1K −4.4K shares |
Entry and Exit Activity
Institutions that initiated new positions or completely exited FTXL in Q3 2025
- New Positions
- 11
- New Value
- $8.6M
- Exited Positions
- 7
- Exited Value
- $1.3M
New Positions
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
B BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE, SA Institution | $5.6M 50.0K shares |
 MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC RIA/Wealth | $1.2M 10.6K shares |
 Ethos Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $951.3K 8.5K shares |
 Global Assets Advisory, LLC RIA/Wealth | $284.1K 2.5K shares |
 Summit Financial, LLC RIA/Wealth | $269.4K 2.4K shares |
 Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC RIA/Wealth | $239.8K 2.1K shares |
 NBC SECURITIES, INC. RIA/Wealth | $34.4K 308.0 shares |
A AMERIFLEX GROUP, INC. Institution | $31.3K 280.0 shares |
 O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC Long Only Manager | $15.7K 140.0 shares |
A AdvisorNet Financial, Inc Institution | $112.0 1.0 shares |
Exited Positions
| Institution | Previous Position |
|---|---|
J JANE STREET GROUP, LLC Institution | $987.1K 10.3K shares |
 AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC Institution | $244.6K 2.6K shares |
T Tower Research Capital LLC Institution | $18.3K 191.0 shares |
 Red Tortoise LLC RIA/Wealth | $11.0K 115.0 shares |
 CFG Asset Management LLC RIA/Wealth | $7.7K 80.0 shares |
 Park Square Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $6.4K 67.0 shares |
 THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS Insurance Manager | - 27.9K shares |
Options Activity
Institutions with the largest Call and Put options positions in FTXL 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 FTXL as the highest % of their portfolio as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|
 Paragon Private Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.26% $3.8M |
 Stegent Equity Advisors, Inc. RIA/Wealth | 0.70% $849.8K |
 O'Dell Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.65% $3.0M |
 Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.60% $2.4M |
W WMG Financial Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.39% $1.2M |
A Adams Wealth Management Institution | 0.33% $1.4M |
C CacheTech Inc. Hedge Fund•Multi-Strategy | 0.31% $1.4M |
 L.M. KOHN & COMPANY RIA/Wealth | 0.30% $247.8K |
L Legacy Wealth Managment, LLC/ID RIA/Wealth | 0.28% $592.2K |
GRIMES & COMPANY, INC. RIA/Wealth | 0.24% $9.9M |
Hedge Fund Spotlight
Discover hedge funds investing in FTXL
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 Nasdaq Semiconductor
- Market Value
- $339.6K
- Shares Held
- 3.0K
- Portfolio Weight
- 0.00%
- Owned Since
- 2023-Q2
| 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% |
