FT Vest Growth-100 Buffer ETF is an exchange-traded fund on BATS. As of Q3 2025, 103 institutional investors hold shares in this ETF, with total holdings valued at $187.9M. Cetera Investment Advisers is the largest holder with a position valued at $42.0M.
Overview of institutional ownership in QDEC as of Q3 2025
Institutions with the largest positions in QDEC as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | $42.0M 0.05% of portfolio |
Sequent Planning LLC RIA/Wealth | $16.7M 4.86% of portfolio |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | $14.2M 0.02% of portfolio |
COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | $12.3M 0.02% of portfolio |
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC RIA/Wealth | $10.9M 0.00% of portfolio |
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | $7.7M 0.04% of portfolio |
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | $5.3M 0.00% of portfolio |
SMART Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | $4.8M 1.91% of portfolio |
BB&T CORP Institution | $4.7M 0.01% of portfolio |
First Heartland Consultants, Inc. RIA/Wealth | $3.9M 0.32% of portfolio |
Institutional buying and selling activity for QDEC in Q3 2025
| Institution | Net Bought |
|---|---|
Cetera Investment Advisers RIA/Wealth | +$27.5M +883.0K shares |
Synergy Financial Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$1.2M +39.4K shares |
Global Assets Advisory, LLC RIA/Wealth | +$836.6K +26.9K shares |
O OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC Institution | +$550.7K +17.7K shares |
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc. RIA/Wealth | +$471.0K +15.1K shares |
L LPL Financial LLC Institution | +$465.0K +14.9K shares |
WINNOW WEALTH LLC RIA/Wealth | +$442.4K +13.8K shares |
SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP Private Equity | +$377.0K +12.1K shares |
Sunbelt Securities, Inc. RIA/Wealth | +$283.2K +9.1K shares |
H HRT FINANCIAL LLC Institution | +$270.0K +8.7K shares |
| Institution | Net Sold |
|---|---|
Sequent Planning LLC RIA/Wealth | −$49.0M −1.6M shares |
Modern Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$13.0M −441.9K shares |
First Heartland Consultants, Inc. RIA/Wealth | −$3.7M −119.7K shares |
Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$3.5M −113.2K shares |
COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC. RIA/Wealth | −$3.5M −111.1K shares |
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$1.8M −59.4K shares |
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC Hedge Fund•Multi-Strategy | −$1.7M −54.1K shares |
SMART Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | −$930.5K −29.9K shares |
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC RIA/Wealth | −$688.2K −22.1K shares |
A Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Institution | −$544.2K −17.9K shares |
Institutions that initiated new positions or completely exited QDEC in Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
Global Assets Advisory, LLC RIA/Wealth | $836.6K 26.9K shares |
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc. RIA/Wealth | $471.0K 15.1K shares |
H HRT FINANCIAL LLC Institution | $270.0K 8.7K shares |
RFG Advisory Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $259.2K 8.3K shares |
Nova Wealth Management, Inc. RIA/Wealth | $115.1K 3.7K shares |
| Institution | Previous Position |
|---|---|
Modern Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | $13.0M 441.9K shares |
UBS Group AG Institution | $409.2K 13.9K shares |
Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | $274.9K 9.4K shares |
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC /ADV RIA/Wealth | $83.2K 2.8K shares |
Abound Wealth Management RIA/Wealth | $4.3K 145.0 shares |
Institutions with the largest Call and Put options positions in QDEC as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
| No call positions found | |
| Institution | Position Value |
|---|---|
| No put positions found | |
Institutions with QDEC as the highest % of their portfolio as of Q3 2025
| Institution | Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|
Sequent Planning LLC RIA/Wealth | 4.86% $16.7M |
SMART Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.91% $4.8M |
Family Wealth Group, LLC RIA/Wealth | 1.63% $2.1M |
Grantvest Financial Group LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.84% $1.1M |
Purus Wealth Management, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.82% $2.6M |
WINNOW WEALTH LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.35% $442.4K |
First Heartland Consultants, Inc. RIA/Wealth | 0.32% $3.9M |
Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.29% $1.1M |
Keystone Wealth Services, LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.29% $1.3M |
1776 Wealth LLC RIA/Wealth | 0.26% $683.9K |
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| 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% |
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