Who Owns GAUG?
FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$40.60
+0.04 (+0.10%)
Market Cap
$297.0M
Shares Outstanding
7,399,354
Institutional Holders
74
Total Inst. Value
$63.9M
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+47
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
15
Closed Positions
11
Increased
11
Decreased
21
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | $11.7M | 336,018 |
| 2 | Wood Tarver Financial Group, LLC | $6.8M | 195,331 |
| 3 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | $6.6M | 191,294 |
| 4 | Americana Partners, LLC | $5.1M | 145,730 |
| 5 | MILESTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | $4.8M | 138,859 |
| 6 | CITY HOLDING CO | $2.3M | 67,100 |
| 7 | Synergy Asset Management, LLC | $2.3M | 65,225 |
| 8 | OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | $2.0M | 58,323 |
| 9 | Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLCNew | $2.0M | 57,189 |
| 10 | Cetera Investment Advisers | $2.0M | 56,244 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | +41K | $6.6M |
| Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLCNew | +57K | $2.0M |
| FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | +14K | $1.1M |
| Horizon Investments, LLC | +10K | $831K |
| UPTICK PARTNERS, LLCNew | +14K | $497K |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | -368K | $11.7M |
| Americana Partners, LLC | -106K | $5.1M |
| Synergy Asset Management, LLC | -82K | $2.3M |
| Wood Tarver Financial Group, LLC | -48K | $6.8M |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | -23K | $7K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold GAUG?
As of Q1 2025, 74 institutional investors report holding GAUG (FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most GAUG?
The largest institutional holder of GAUG is RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC with $11.7M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling GAUG?
This quarter, 15 institutions opened new positions in GAUG and 11 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.