Who Owns First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS)?Hedge Fund & Institutional Holders
Institutional Holders
28
as of Q4 2025
Total Institutional Value
$7.000597497369305e+39T
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Change in Holders
+14 / -2
Price History
FTDS — Biggest New Institutional Buyers This Quarter
| Fund | Action | Shares Added | Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE Wealth Management LLC | New Position | +11K | +$597K |
| PFG Investments, LLC | New Position | +5K | +$305K |
| Key Client Fiduciary Advisors, LLC | New Position | +4K | +$229K |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | New Position | +4K | +$220K |
| Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC | New Position | +286 | +$16K |
| Disciplined Equity Management, Inc. | New Position | +266 | +$15K |
| Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC | New Position | +200 | +$11K |
| HAZLETT, BURT & WATSON, INC. | New Position | +200 | +$11K |
| FLOW TRADERS U.S. LLC | New Position | +44K | +$2K |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | New Position | +12K | +$0 |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | New Position | +2K | +$0 |
| DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. | New Position | +18 | +$0 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | New Position | +60 | +$0 |
| JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLP | New Position | +2K | +$0 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Increased | +14 | +$-171.2M |
FTDS — Institutions Reducing or Closing Positions
| Fund | Action | Shares Sold | Value Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | Closed Position | -13K | -$734.9M |
| CreativeOne Wealth, LLC | Decreased | -918 | -$543.5M |
| UBS Group AG | Decreased | -898 | -$413.5M |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | Decreased | -38 | -$272.8M |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Decreased | -152 | -$267.4M |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | Closed Position | -100 | -$5.6M |
Top Institutional Holders(Q4 2025)
FTDS Institutional Ownership History
| Quarter | Holders | Total Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 27 | $9.4M | +12 |
| Q3 2025 | 15 | $11.1B | -5 |
| Q2 2025 | 20 | $12.8B | -1 |
| Q1 2025 | 21 | $14.5B | +2 |
| Q4 2024 | 19 | $26.4B | +2 |
| Q3 2024 | 17 | $10.2T | +0 |
| Q2 2024 | 17 | $9.5T | +3 |
| Q1 2024 | 14 | $9.2T | — |
Similar Stocks by Institutional Ownership
As of Q4 2025, 28 institutional investors hold FTDS (First Trust Dividend Strength ETF). The largest holder is LPL Financial LLC with $7.0M in shares. This quarter, 14 institutions opened new positions and 2 closed their positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hedge funds own FTDS?
As of Q4 2025, 28 institutional investors report holding FTDS (First Trust Dividend Strength ETF) in their 13F filings.
Who is the largest institutional holder of FTDS?
The largest institutional holder of FTDS is LPL Financial LLC with $7.0M in shares.
Is institutional ownership of FTDS increasing or decreasing?
This quarter, 14 institutions opened new positions in FTDS and 2 closed their positions.