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FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF
GAUG • BATS
FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF is an exchange-traded fund on BATS. As of Q3 2025, 96 institutional investors hold shares in this ETF, with total holdings valued at $236.6M. Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. is the largest holder with a position valued at $47.7M.
Overview
Overview of institutional ownership in GAUG as of Q3 2025
All Institutions
- Institutions
- 96
- Value Held
- $236.6M
- Shares Held
- 6.2M
- Avg Position
- $2.5M
- Median Position
- $436.3K
Hedge Funds
- Hedge Funds
- 1
- Value Held
- $750.5K
- Shares Held
- 19.4K
- Avg Position
- $750.5K
- Median Position
- $750.5K
Biggest Investors
Institutions with the largest positions in GAUG as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | $47.7M 0.07% of portfolio |
 GRIES FINANCIAL LLC RIA/Wealth | $29.4M 4.68% of portfolio |
 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | $22.3M 0.03% of portfolio |
 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC RIA/Wealth | $17.2M 0.01% of portfolio |
 Synergy Financial Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | $14.7M 0.53% of portfolio |
W WealthPlan Investment Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | $11.5M 0.76% of portfolio |
A Americana Partners, LLC RIA/Wealth | $10.5M 0.32% of portfolio |
 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | $7.9M 0.04% of portfolio |
 MAI Wealth Advisors RIA/Wealth | $7.1M 0.04% of portfolio |
R ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Institution | $5.3M 0.00% of portfolio |
Net Capital Flow
Institutional buying and selling activity for GAUG in Q3 2025
- Traded
- +$83.9M
- Buyers
- 67
- Sellers
- 18
- Total Bought
- +$90.6M
- Total Sold
- −$6.7M
- Avg Position
- $2.3M
Biggest Buyers
| Institution | Net Bought |
|---|---|
GRIES FINANCIAL LLC RIA/Wealth | +$29.4M +760.3K shares |
Synergy Financial Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$7.4M +199.3K shares |
COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | +$6.4M +166.9K shares |
MAI Wealth Advisors RIA/Wealth | +$5.5M +141.8K shares |
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC RIA/Wealth | +$5.5M +141.5K shares |
A Americana Partners, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$5.2M +134.7K shares |
 We Are One Seven, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$2.5M +64.3K shares |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | +$2.3M +60.5K shares |
W WealthPlan Investment Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$2.2M +56.8K shares |
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | +$2.2M +56.4K shares |
Biggest Sellers
| Institution | Net Sold |
|---|---|
R ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Institution | −$1.4M −35.5K shares |
 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, Inc RIA/Wealth | −$1.3M −35.2K shares |
 UBS Group AG Institution | −$1.1M −30.4K shares |
 Brookwood Investment Group LLC RIA/Wealth | −$1.1M −30.3K shares |
 MILESTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$470.0K −12.2K shares |
 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC Institution | −$370.8K −10.0K shares |
 NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP INC, /IA/ /ADV RIA/Wealth | −$272.5K −7.4K shares |
H HRT FINANCIAL LLC Institution | −$269.2K −7.3K shares |
 Spire Wealth Management RIA/Wealth | −$116.0K −3.1K shares |
 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO Institution | −$95.8K −2.6K shares |
Entry and Exit Activity
Institutions that initiated new positions or completely exited GAUG in Q3 2025
- New Positions
- 21
- New Value
- $36.8M
- Exited Positions
- 8
- Exited Value
- $4.7M
New Positions
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
GRIES FINANCIAL LLC RIA/Wealth | $29.4M 760.3K shares |
$1.4M 35.2K shares | |
 Merit Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $777.9K 20.1K shares |
 ORG Partners LLC RIA/Wealth | $766.4K 19.9K shares |
 CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS RIA/Wealth | $728.2K 18.9K shares |
 Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | $533.5K 13.8K shares |
 Kestra Investment Management, LLC Long Only Manager | $504.4K 13.1K shares |
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC RIA/Wealth | $490.2K 12.7K shares |
 HBW Advisory Services LLC RIA/Wealth | $396.3K 10.3K shares |
 US BANCORP \DE\ Institution | $369.3K 9.6K shares |
Exited Positions
| Institution | Previous Position |
|---|---|
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, Inc RIA/Wealth | $1.3M 35.2K shares |
UBS Group AG Institution | $1.1M 30.4K shares |
Brookwood Investment Group LLC RIA/Wealth | $1.1M 30.3K shares |
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC Institution | $370.8K 10.0K shares |
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP INC, /IA/ /ADV RIA/Wealth | $272.5K 7.4K shares |
H HRT FINANCIAL LLC Institution | $269.2K 7.3K shares |
Spire Wealth Management RIA/Wealth | $116.0K 3.1K shares |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO Institution | $95.8K 2.6K shares |
Options Activity
Institutions with the largest Call and Put options positions in GAUG 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 GAUG as the highest % of their portfolio as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|
GRIES FINANCIAL LLC RIA/Wealth | 4.68% $29.4M |
 Schulz Wealth, LTD. RIA/Wealth | 1.95% $3.0M |
MILESTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.99% $5.0M |
 Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.84% $2.2M |
C Chris Bulman Inc Institution | 0.80% $1.6M |
 CROSSPOINT FINANCIAL, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.77% $308.9K |
W WealthPlan Investment Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.76% $11.5M |
Synergy Financial Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.53% $14.7M |
 Sage Capital Advisors,llc RIA/Wealth | 0.48% $2.0M |
 Feltz Wealth PLAN Inc. RIA/Wealth | 0.42% $2.8M |
Hedge Fund Spotlight
Discover hedge funds investing in GAUG
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC
Hedge Fund • Multi-Strategy
Portfolio ManagerKenneth Cordele Griffin
- Portfolio Value
- $122.08B
- Positions
- 5,531
- Last Reported
- Q3 2025
Sector Allocation
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Position in FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF
- Market Value
- $750.5K
- Shares Held
- 19.4K
- 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% |
