Who Owns First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)?Hedge Fund & Institutional Holders
Institutional Holders
31
as of Q4 2025
Total Institutional Value
$1.72891106460886e+78T
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Change in Holders
+13 / -6
Price History
AFSM — Biggest New Institutional Buyers This Quarter
| Fund | Action | Shares Added | Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| James J. Burns & Company, LLC | New Position | +526K | +$17.3M |
| CWM, LLC | New Position | +336K | +$11.1M |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | New Position | +185K | +$6.1M |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | New Position | +190K | +$6.0M |
| MGO ONE SEVEN LLC | New Position | +71K | +$2.3M |
| Ethos Financial Group, LLC | New Position | +41K | +$1.4M |
| Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC | New Position | +19K | +$618K |
| Beacon Financial Advisory LLC | New Position | +12K | +$386K |
| WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. | New Position | +10K | +$333K |
| FSB PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | New Position | +9K | +$307K |
| WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC | New Position | +7K | +$0 |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | New Position | +17K | +$0 |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors | New Position | +6K | +$0 |
| KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | Increased | +4 | +$-298.5M |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | Increased | +76K | +$-965.7M |
AFSM — Institutions Reducing or Closing Positions
| Fund | Action | Shares Sold | Value Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec | Decreased | -50K | -$4.2B |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | Closed Position | -43K | -$1.4B |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | Decreased | -1K | -$920.0M |
| CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC /ADV | Decreased | -90 | -$555.5M |
| Prospera Financial Services Inc | Closed Position | -17K | -$546.8M |
| Moors & Cabot, Inc. | Decreased | -2K | -$508.2M |
| SMITH, MOORE & CO. | Decreased | -625 | -$307.7M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | Closed Position | -6K | -$200.4M |
| Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) | Closed Position | -4K | -$125.0M |
| NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA /FI/ | Decreased | -36 | -$39.4M |
| Founders Financial Alliance, LLC | Closed Position | -250 | -$8.2M |
| UBS Group AG | Closed Position | -154 | -$5.0M |
Top Institutional Holders(Q4 2025)
AFSM Institutional Ownership History
| Quarter | Holders | Total Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 29 | $61.0M | +7 |
| Q3 2025 | 22 | $19.9B | -2 |
| Q2 2025 | 24 | $32.9B | +3 |
| Q1 2025 | 21 | $30.2B | +3 |
| Q4 2024 | 18 | $18.1B | +8 |
| Q3 2024 | 10 | $2.3T | +1 |
| Q2 2024 | 9 | $3.1T | +4 |
| Q1 2024 | 5 | $664.1B | — |
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As of Q4 2025, 31 institutional investors hold AFSM (First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF). The largest holder is James J. Burns & Company, LLC with $17.3M in shares. This quarter, 13 institutions opened new positions and 6 closed their positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hedge funds own AFSM?
As of Q4 2025, 31 institutional investors report holding AFSM (First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF) in their 13F filings.
Who is the largest institutional holder of AFSM?
The largest institutional holder of AFSM is James J. Burns & Company, LLC with $17.3M in shares.
Is institutional ownership of AFSM increasing or decreasing?
This quarter, 13 institutions opened new positions in AFSM and 6 closed their positions.