Institutional Value
$67940.8B
Total reported holdings
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
FIRST TRUST
Open-data reference.
CUSIP: 33738R118 · 29 institutional holders
What the 13F Data Shows for FIRST TRUST
FIRST TRUST (CUSIP: 33738R118) appears in the SEC Form 13F filings of 29 institutional investment managers as of the 2025-12-31 quarter. Together these institutions report holding 909,022 shares with an aggregate market value of $67940.8B. 13F filings are quarterly disclosures that managers with at least $100 million in qualifying U.S. equity assets must file with the SEC within 45 days of each quarter end, so the holdings shown here are a snapshot of positions as of 2025-12-31 — not live or current holdings.
Looking at concentration, the top five institutional holders of FIRST TRUST control 83% of the reported institutional shares, which makes ownership highly concentrated — a small number of large funds hold material influence over the tradeable institutional float. In the most recent quarter, 2 institutions initiated brand-new positions, 0 increased existing holdings, 0 trimmed their positions, and 6 exited entirely. Each of these actions is drawn directly from a line in a specific 13F filing that can be verified through SEC EDGAR.
Not investment advice. Every figure on this page is sourced from public SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the reporting quarter — institutional holdings can change significantly between filing dates, and 13F disclosures omit short positions, cash, non-U.S. holdings, and most derivatives. Nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Verify current figures directly on SEC EDGAR and consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions based on institutional ownership data.
$67940.8B
Total Institutional Value
29
Institutional Holders
83%
Top-5 Concentration
2
New Buyers This Q
Ownership Concentration Gauge
How concentrated is institutional ownership of FIRST TRUST? A higher percentage means fewer institutions control more of the stock.
Expense ratio for FIRST TRUST — Green ≤ 0.20% (Low Cost), Yellow 0.20–0.75% (Average), Orange 0.75–1.50% (Above Avg), Red ≥ 1.50% (High Cost). Source: SEC EDGAR fund prospectus filings.
Concentration Score
83%
Top-5 holder share
New Buyers
2
Latest quarter activity
Institutional Concentration 83.0%
83% of institutional shares held by top 5
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Institution | Shares | Value | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compass Financial Services Inc | 2,776 | $268851.0M | 0.4% |
| 2 | Anchor Investment Management, LLC | 96 | $9297.0M | 0.0% |
Latest Quarter Activity
New Buyers (2)
Compass Financial Services Inc $268851.0M
Anchor Investment Management, LLC $9297.0M
Not Investment Advice: Institutional ownership data from SEC Form 13F filings is historical (reported ~45 days after quarter end). Holdings may have changed significantly. Not investment advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold FIRST TRUST? ▼
FIRST TRUST is held by 29 institutional investors according to the latest SEC Form 13F filings. Institutional holders include hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and other large investment managers required to disclose their U.S. equity holdings quarterly.
What is the total institutional ownership value of FIRST TRUST? ▼
The total reported institutional ownership value of FIRST TRUST is $67940.8B. This figure reflects the aggregate market value of all shares held by 13F-filing institutions as of their most recent quarterly report to the SEC.
How concentrated is institutional ownership of FIRST TRUST? ▼
The top 5 institutional holders control 83% of all institutional shares in FIRST TRUST, making ownership highly concentrated. High concentration means a small number of large funds hold significant influence over the stock.
What recent institutional activity has occurred in FIRST TRUST? ▼
In the latest quarter, 2 institutions initiated new positions, 6 completely exited. These changes are reported in SEC Form 13F filings, which are filed within 45 days of quarter end. Note that positions may have changed since the filing date.
Where does FIRST TRUST institutional ownership data come from? ▼
All institutional ownership data for FIRST TRUST comes from SEC Form 13F filings, which are mandatory quarterly reports filed by institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying assets. These filings are public records available through the SEC EDGAR database.
Who is the largest institutional holder of FIRST TRUST? ▼
The largest institutional holder of FIRST TRUST is Compass Financial Services Inc with $268851.0M in reported holdings (2,776 shares). This is based on the most recent 13F filing and positions may have changed since the report date.
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Data sourced from SEC Form 13F filings via the EDGAR database. Filings reflect positions held as of quarter end and are reported within 45 days.
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Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — EDGAR Form 13F-HR institutional holdings filings · 2024 Q4 13F filings disclose long positions of institutional managers with $100M+ AUM, filed quarterly within 45 days of period end. Short positions and certain hedging instruments not disclosed.