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FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF
GDEC • BATS
FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF is an exchange-traded fund on BATS. As of Q3 2025, 78 institutional investors hold shares in this ETF, with total holdings valued at $135.0M. HOLLENCREST SECURITIES LLC is the largest holder with a position valued at $40.3M.
Overview
Overview of institutional ownership in GDEC as of Q3 2025
All Institutions
- Institutions
- 78
- Value Held
- $135.0M
- Shares Held
- 3.7M
- Avg Position
- $1.7M
- Median Position
- $345.1K
Hedge Funds
- Hedge Funds
- 2
- Value Held
- $1.0M
- Shares Held
- 28.6K
- Avg Position
- $523.9K
- Median Position
- $523.9K
Biggest Investors
Institutions with the largest positions in GDEC as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
 HOLLENCREST SECURITIES LLC RIA/Wealth | $40.3M 1.48% of portfolio |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | $15.8M 0.02% of portfolio |
 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Long Only Manager | $8.6M 0.00% of portfolio |
 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | $8.2M 0.01% of portfolio |
 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC RIA/Wealth | $7.6M 0.00% of portfolio |
 Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | $6.2M 0.01% of portfolio |
 MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC RIA/Wealth | $6.2M 0.02% of portfolio |
 HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. RIA/Wealth | $5.3M 0.12% of portfolio |
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | $3.3M 0.00% of portfolio |
 BECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC RIA/Wealth | $2.8M 0.65% of portfolio |
Net Capital Flow
Institutional buying and selling activity for GDEC in Q3 2025
- Traded
- −$61.6M
- Buyers
- 16
- Sellers
- 62
- Total Bought
- +$6.7M
- Total Sold
- −$68.3M
- Avg Position
- $1.3M
Biggest Buyers
| Institution | Net Bought |
|---|---|
BECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$2.0M +55.7K shares |
 Hartland & Co., LLC RIA/Wealth | +$1.4M +39.3K shares |
O OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC Institution | +$756.4K +20.6K shares |
ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Long Only Manager | +$658.7K +18.0K shares |
 AE Wealth Management LLC RIA/Wealth | +$449.4K +-2.0M shares |
 Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$312.0K +8.5K shares |
 Sunbelt Securities, Inc. RIA/Wealth | +$290.4K +7.9K shares |
Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | +$239.1K +6.5K shares |
C CWC Advisors, LLC. RIA/Wealth | +$221.2K +6.0K shares |
 FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC RIA/Wealth | +$141.6K +3.9K shares |
Biggest Sellers
| Institution | Net Sold |
|---|---|
 Uniting Wealth Partners, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$9.9M −282.7K shares |
 MAI Wealth Advisors RIA/Wealth | −$9.0M −244.4K shares |
COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | −$8.7M −238.3K shares |
F FSR Wealth Management Ltd. Institution | −$7.5M −213.8K shares |
 Lloyd Advisory Services, LLC. RIA/Wealth | −$5.8M −164.5K shares |
 Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$5.5M −157.3K shares |
 TOUNJIAN ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC Family Office | −$4.1M −124.9K shares |
 SMART Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | −$1.9M −52.9K shares |
F FSA Advisors, Inc. Institution | −$1.4M −40.8K shares |
 Family Wealth Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$1.1M −30.3K shares |
Entry and Exit Activity
Institutions that initiated new positions or completely exited GDEC in Q3 2025
- New Positions
- 2
- New Value
- $248.8K
- Exited Positions
- 25
- Exited Value
- $44.9M
New Positions
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
C CWC Advisors, LLC. RIA/Wealth | $221.2K 6.0K shares |
R ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Institution | $27.6K 753.0 shares |
Exited Positions
| Institution | Previous Position |
|---|---|
Uniting Wealth Partners, LLC RIA/Wealth | $9.9M 282.7K shares |
F FSR Wealth Management Ltd. Institution | $7.5M 213.8K shares |
Lloyd Advisory Services, LLC. RIA/Wealth | $5.8M 164.5K shares |
Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | $5.5M 157.3K shares |
TOUNJIAN ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC Family Office | $4.1M 124.9K shares |
SMART Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | $1.9M 52.9K shares |
F FSA Advisors, Inc. Institution | $1.4M 40.8K shares |
Family Wealth Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $1.1M 30.3K shares |
 Blackston Financial Advisory Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $893.5K 25.4K shares |
 Csenge Advisory Group RIA/Wealth | $851.2K 24.9K shares |
Options Activity
Institutions with the largest Call and Put options positions in GDEC 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 GDEC as the highest % of their portfolio as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|
HOLLENCREST SECURITIES LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.48% $40.3M |
BECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.65% $2.8M |
 Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.41% $1.1M |
 Catalina Capital Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.37% $588.8K |
 Grantvest Financial Group LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.29% $389.9K |
 Wood Tarver Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.21% $684.7K |
 COLUMBIA ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.19% $278.8K |
H Holistic Planning, LLC Institution | 0.18% $684.6K |
 Sequent Planning LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.18% $607.2K |
 REAP Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.14% $666.2K |
Hedge Fund Spotlight
Discover hedge funds investing in GDEC
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
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Position in FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF
- Market Value
- $645.6K
- Shares Held
- 17.6K
- Portfolio Weight
- 0.00%
- Owned Since
- 2025-Q1
| 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% |
