Who Owns First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF)?Hedge Fund & Institutional Holders
Institutional Holders
36
as of Q4 2025
Total Institutional Value
$1.9944900050002964e+71T
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Change in Holders
+13 / -3
Price History
HISF — Biggest New Institutional Buyers This Quarter
| Fund | Action | Shares Added | Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneos Wealth Management Inc. | New Position | +441K | +$19.9M |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | New Position | +130K | +$5.0M |
| tru Independence LLC | New Position | +65K | +$3.0M |
| Perigon Wealth Management, LLC | New Position | +28K | +$1.2M |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | New Position | +24K | +$1.0M |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | Increased | +23K | +$595K |
| Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC | New Position | +9K | +$404K |
| Betterment LLC | Increased | +6K | +$289K |
| Altus Wealth Group LLC | New Position | +5K | +$235K |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | New Position | +1K | +$67K |
| AE Wealth Management LLC | New Position | +1K | +$61K |
| PRIVATE TRUST CO NA | New Position | +942 | +$42K |
| HARBOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC | New Position | +660 | +$29K |
| Tidemark, LLC | New Position | +113 | +$5K |
| HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | New Position | +34 | +$0 |
HISF — Institutions Reducing or Closing Positions
| Fund | Action | Shares Sold | Value Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| HighTower Advisors, LLC | Closed Position | -8K | -$363.7M |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC | Closed Position | -7K | -$304.7M |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Decreased | -4K | -$169.4M |
| Anchor Investment Management, LLC | Closed Position | -110 | -$5.0M |
Top Institutional Holders(Q4 2025)
HISF Institutional Ownership History
| Quarter | Holders | Total Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 32 | $47.2M | +14 |
| Q3 2025 | 18 | $15.8B | -9 |
| Q2 2025 | 27 | $19.7B | -5 |
| Q1 2025 | 32 | $26.4B | -2 |
| Q4 2024 | 34 | $1.8T | +9 |
| Q3 2024 | 25 | $15.9T | -4 |
| Q2 2024 | 29 | $15.0T | +5 |
| Q1 2024 | 24 | $8.3T | — |
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As of Q4 2025, 36 institutional investors hold HISF (First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF). The largest holder is Geneos Wealth Management Inc. with $19.9M in shares. This quarter, 13 institutions opened new positions and 3 closed their positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hedge funds own HISF?
As of Q4 2025, 36 institutional investors report holding HISF (First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF) in their 13F filings.
Who is the largest institutional holder of HISF?
The largest institutional holder of HISF is Geneos Wealth Management Inc. with $19.9M in shares.
Is institutional ownership of HISF increasing or decreasing?
This quarter, 13 institutions opened new positions in HISF and 3 closed their positions.