Who Owns First Trust Water ETF (FIW)?Hedge Fund & Institutional Holders
Institutional Holders
50
as of Q4 2025
Total Institutional Value
$InfinityT
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Change in Holders
+14 / -2
Price History
FIW — Biggest New Institutional Buyers This Quarter
| Fund | Action | Shares Added | Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | Increased | +36K | +$53.9B |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | New Position | +269K | +$29.0B |
| Mainsail Financial Group, LLC | New Position | +51K | +$5.6B |
| RFG - Bristol Wealth Advisors, LLC | New Position | +23K | +$2.5B |
| Farrow Financial, Inc. | New Position | +23K | +$2.5B |
| Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC | New Position | +19K | +$2.0B |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | New Position | +25K | +$2.0B |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | New Position | +25K | +$2.0B |
| Davis Investment Partners, LLC | New Position | +18K | +$1.9B |
| Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC | New Position | +16K | +$1.7B |
| D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. | New Position | +15K | +$1.6B |
| CORRADO ADVISORS, LLC | New Position | +15K | +$1.6B |
| Eagle Strategies LLC | New Position | +15K | +$1.6B |
| Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC | New Position | +15K | +$1.6B |
| OPPENHEIMER & CO INC | New Position | +15K | +$1.6B |
FIW — Institutions Reducing or Closing Positions
| Fund | Action | Shares Sold | Value Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Decreased | -12K | -$23.2B |
| Evelyn Partners Investment Management (Europe) Ltd | Decreased | -218K | -$21.6B |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | Decreased | -62K | -$9.0B |
| UBS Group AG | Decreased | -65K | -$8.4B |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC | Decreased | -11K | -$4.3B |
| HighTower Advisors, LLC | Decreased | -991 | -$3.4B |
| GTS SECURITIES LLC | Closed Position | -26K | -$2.9B |
| Prospera Financial Services Inc | Decreased | -3K | -$2.8B |
| Fortitude Financial, LLC | Closed Position | -45K | -$2.5B |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | Decreased | -11K | -$2.4B |
| Jacobi Capital Management LLC | Decreased | -19K | -$2.2B |
| Mariner, LLC | Decreased | -2K | -$2.2B |
| Prism Advisors, Inc. | Decreased | -17K | -$2.1B |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | Decreased | -2K | -$1.6B |
| Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC | Decreased | -425 | -$1.5B |
Top Institutional Holders(Q4 2025)
FIW Institutional Ownership History
| Quarter | Holders | Total Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 306 | $423.2B | +136 |
| Q3 2025 | 170 | $524.3B | -107 |
| Q2 2025 | 277 | $675.1B | -17 |
| Q1 2025 | 294 | $779.7B | +51 |
| Q4 2024 | 243 | $22.9T | +56 |
| Q3 2024 | 187 | $136.4T | +3 |
| Q2 2024 | 184 | $37.5T | +18 |
| Q1 2024 | 166 | $30.0T | — |
Similar Stocks by Institutional Ownership
As of Q4 2025, 50 institutional investors hold FIW (First Trust Water ETF). The largest holder is UBS Group AG with $32.7B in shares. This quarter, 14 institutions opened new positions and 2 closed their positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hedge funds own FIW?
As of Q4 2025, 50 institutional investors report holding FIW (First Trust Water ETF) in their 13F filings.
Who is the largest institutional holder of FIW?
The largest institutional holder of FIW is UBS Group AG with $32.7B in shares.
Is institutional ownership of FIW increasing or decreasing?
This quarter, 14 institutions opened new positions in FIW and 2 closed their positions.