Who Owns BUFS?
FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$24.09
-0.08 (-0.33%)
Market Cap
$129.8M
Shares Outstanding
5,487,290
Institutional Holders
26
Total Inst. Value
$62.6M
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
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Institutional data as of Q1 2025
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | $14.5M | 716,325 |
| 2 | ODonnell Financial Services, LLC | $10.9M | 538,374 |
| 3 | Geneos Wealth Management Inc. | $7.6M | 375,337 |
| 4 | NewEdge Advisors, LLC | $7.4M | 364,899 |
| 5 | Centennial Wealth Advisory LLC | $6.5M | 319,476 |
| 6 | Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | $4.0M | 198,953 |
| 7 | Cetera Investment Advisers | $3.1M | 154,947 |
| 8 | WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. | $1.8M | 89,145 |
| 9 | Bison Wealth, LLC | $1.1M | 52,842 |
| 10 | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | $777K | 38,375 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | +259K | $14.5M |
| Geneos Wealth Management Inc. | +244K | $7.6M |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | +114K | $7.4M |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | +126K | $4.0M |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | +21K | $3.1M |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | -7K | $314K |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | -6K | $458K |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | -3K | $66K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold BUFS?
As of Q1 2025, 26 institutional investors report holding BUFS (FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most BUFS?
The largest institutional holder of BUFS is RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC with $14.5M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling BUFS?
This quarter, 10 institutions opened new positions in BUFS and 4 closed their positions.
What is 13F institutional ownership?
SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers with over $100M in qualifying assets. It discloses their US equity holdings, providing transparency into what the largest investors are buying and selling.
How often is institutional ownership data updated?
13F filings are due 45 days after each calendar quarter end (May 15, Aug 14, Nov 14, Feb 14). Data is updated on HedgeTrace as new filings are processed.