Who Owns FTLS?
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$73.80
+0.52 (+0.71%)
Market Cap
$2.2B
Shares Outstanding
29,711,420
Institutional Holders
225
Total Inst. Value
$1.3B
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+114
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
52
Closed Positions
30
Increased
109
Decreased
48
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MORGAN STANLEY | $392.5M | 6,125,289 |
| 2 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | $140.1M | 2,186,306 |
| 3 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | $126.3M | 1,970,369 |
| 4 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $50.2M | 782,737 |
| 5 | Cetera Investment Advisers | $37.6M | 586,842 |
| 6 | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | $29.7M | 463,824 |
| 7 | TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | $27.0M | 421,986 |
| 8 | CENTRAL TRUST Co | $23.7M | 370,144 |
| 9 | STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP | $19.8M | 309,359 |
| 10 | Hobart Private Capital, LLCNew | $19.5M | 304,240 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | +596K | $392.5M |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | +524K | $140.1M |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | +196K | $126.3M |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | +14K | $50.2M |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | +45K | $37.6M |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Private Advisor Group, LLC | -134K | $9.7M |
| Strategic Financial Concepts, LLC | -94K | $257K |
| Belpointe Asset Management LLC | -14K | $4.4M |
| Optivise Advisory Services LLC | -14K | $264K |
| AE Wealth Management LLC | -12K | $1.1M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold FTLS?
As of Q1 2025, 225 institutional investors report holding FTLS (First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most FTLS?
The largest institutional holder of FTLS is MORGAN STANLEY with $392.5M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling FTLS?
This quarter, 52 institutions opened new positions in FTLS and 30 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.