Latest Period
Q4 2025
Security Snapshot
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG) Institutional Ownership
CUSIP: 33740F417
13F Institutional Holders and Ownership History from Q3 2023 to Q1 2026
Institutions Reporting
55
Shares (Excl. Options)
1,573,023
Price
$25.51
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- Type / Class
- Equity / FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August
- Symbol
- SAUG
- Shares outstanding
- 3,850,013
- Price per share
- $26.63
- All holders as of 31 Dec 2025
- Q4 2025
- Total 13F shares
- 1,573,023
- Total reported value
- $40,177,847
- % of total 13F portfolios
- 0%
- Share change
- -352,526
- Value change
- -$8,870,435
- Number of holders
- 55
Reported Shares, Excluding Options vs Price
Reported Value, Excluding Options
Total Investors
Quick Takeaways
- SAUG - First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August is tracked under CUSIP 33740F417.
- 55 institutions reported positions in Q4 2025.
- 1 significant owner is listed from Schedule 13D/13G reporting.
What Changed
- Holder count moved from 55 to 39 between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
- Reported value moved from $40,177,847 to $25,527,038.
Why This Matters
- You can quickly see who holds this security, then open quarter and manager detail pages for full evidence.
- 13F and Schedule 13D/13G sections are kept together so you can cross-check institutional and beneficial ownership context.
Source Evidence
Source: SEC Form 13F
Open SEC Evidence
Latest holder context comes from 55 institutions filings for Q4 2025.
Investment Quick Answers
What is CUSIP 33740F417?
CUSIP 33740F417 identifies SAUG - First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August in SEC 13F datasets.
Where can I see the latest institutional holders?
Review the Q4 2025 holders report and the ownership history table below.
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Significant Owners of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG) based on Schedule 13D/G filings
| Filer | Ownership | Change % | Holdings Value | Net Change | Nb Shares | Change % | Reporting Name | Report Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP | 30% | +18% | $30,158,656 | +$3,019,916 | 1,173,484 | +11% | First Trust Portfolios L.P. | 31 Dec 2025 |
As of 31 Dec 2025, 55 institutional investors reported holding 1,573,023 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG). This represents 41% of the company’s total 3,850,013 outstanding shares.
Top 25 Institutional Shareholders
The largest institutional shareholders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG) together control 36% of the company’s outstanding shares — a level of ownership often associated with strong institutional conviction and long‑term capital commitment.
| Institution | Ownership % | Shares Held | Share Change % | Portfolio % | Holdings Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | 4.6% | 176,482 | -17% | 0.01% | $4,501,926 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | 3.8% | 145,311 | +0.24% | 0% | $3,706,884 |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | 3% | 114,332 | -0.84% | 0% | $2,916,610 |
| ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES INC /ADV | 2.3% | 88,106 | 0% | 0.33% | $2,247,584 |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | 2.2% | 85,982 | -0.41% | 0% | $2,193,401 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | 1.9% | 73,835 | -1.9% | 0% | $1,883,531 |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | 1.8% | 70,695 | +4.6% | 0.01% | $1,803,429 |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | 1.8% | 69,089 | -7.4% | 0% | $1,762,460 |
| LPL Financial LLC | 1.6% | 62,678 | -1.9% | 0% | $1,598,916 |
| BFI Wealth Solutions, LLC | 1.2% | 47,938 | 0% | 1.2% | $1,222,900 |
| SECURED RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | 1.2% | 46,745 | -11% | 0.67% | $1,192,465 |
| Global Assets Advisory, LLC | 1.1% | 41,985 | -1.1% | 0.31% | $1,071,037 |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | 1.1% | 41,491 | -32% | 0% | $1,058,426 |
| NorthCrest Asset Manangement, LLC | 1% | 38,971 | 0% | 0.02% | $1,004,679 |
| Grantvest Financial Group LLC | 1% | 38,726 | +4.4% | 0.63% | $987,900 |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | 0.85% | 32,580 | -3.8% | 0% | $831,000 |
| OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC | 0.82% | 31,670 | +88% | 0.03% | $807,901 |
| Ignite Planners, LLC | 0.81% | 31,213 | -4.6% | 0.12% | $814,643 |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | 0.79% | 30,230 | +22% | 0% | $771,167 |
| Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. | 0.75% | 28,705 | -0.05% | 0.02% | $732,265 |
| Vise Technologies, Inc. | 0.57% | 22,137 | +47% | 0.01% | $564,715 |
| Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC | 0.52% | 20,000 | 0% | 0.11% | $510,200 |
| FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | 0.49% | 18,719 | +0.92% | 0.01% | $477,522 |
| WEALTHGARDEN F.S. LLC | 0.48% | 18,308 | -0.44% | 0.32% | $480,771 |
| Prospera Financial Services Inc | 0.44% | 16,939 | 0% | 0.01% | $432,117 |
Institutional Holders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG) across Reporting Periods
| Period | Reported Shares, Excl. Options | Value, Excl. Options | Value Change | Price (Median) | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 1,022,656 | $25,527,038 | -$3,434,600 | $25.75 | 39 |
| 2025 Q4 | 1,573,023 | $40,177,847 | -$8,870,435 | $25.51 | 55 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1,854,447 | $46,391,761 | -$8,781,801 | $25.04 | 51 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2,203,854 | $51,580,303 | -$1,793,427 | $23.39 | 40 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2,283,288 | $51,209,198 | +$12,878,379 | $22.52 | 44 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,697,586 | $40,018,388 | +$1,261,178 | $23.57 | 47 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,589,488 | $37,143,725 | +$14,213,052 | $23.37 | 44 |
| 2024 Q2 | 987,643 | $21,482,695 | -$2,318,013 | $21.75 | 32 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,073,853 | $23,538,527 | -$521,734 | $21.92 | 31 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,130,113 | $23,822,814 | +$14,763,899 | $21.22 | 32 |
| 2023 Q3 | 417,673 | $8,203,453 | +$8,203,453 | $19.64 | 16 |