Who Owns HISF?
First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$44.48
+0.07 (+0.16%)
Market Cap
$87.9M
Shares Outstanding
2,050,121
Institutional Holders
32
Total Inst. Value
$18.7M
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+8
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
3
Closed Positions
5
Increased
12
Decreased
12
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BREAKTHRU ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | $4.2M | 93,970 |
| 2 | tru Independence LLCNew | $2.4M | 55,303 |
| 3 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | $1.8M | 40,248 |
| 4 | Cetera Investment Advisers | $1.7M | 38,598 |
| 5 | JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | $1.2M | 26,872 |
| 6 | Prospera Financial Services Inc | $1.1M | 25,826 |
| 7 | Perigon Wealth Management, LLC | $1.1M | 24,362 |
| 8 | NewEdge Advisors, LLC | $903K | 20,410 |
| 9 | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | $696K | 15,734 |
| 10 | Proactive Wealth Strategies LLCNew | $552K | 12,485 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| tru Independence LLCNew | +55K | $2.4M |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | +3K | $1.8M |
| Prospera Financial Services Inc | +3K | $1.1M |
| Perigon Wealth Management, LLC | +215 | $1.1M |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | +88 | $696K |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| LPL Financial LLC | -14K | $5K |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | -9K | $138K |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | -7K | $1K |
| BREAKTHRU ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | -4K | $4.2M |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | -3K | $903K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold HISF?
As of Q1 2025, 32 institutional investors report holding HISF (First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most HISF?
The largest institutional holder of HISF is BREAKTHRU ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC with $4.2M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling HISF?
This quarter, 3 institutions opened new positions in HISF and 5 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.