| Filer | Ownership | Change % | Holdings Value | Net Change | Nb Shares | Change % | Reporting Name | Report Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP | 34% | +16% | $87,239,527 | +$11,886,099 | 2,181,359 | +16% | First Trust Portfolios L.P. | 31 Dec 2025 |
As of 31 Dec 2025, 91 institutional investors reported holding 3,101,022 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (GAPR). This represents 49% of the company’s total 6,374,515 outstanding shares.
The largest institutional shareholders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (GAPR) together control 41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | 6.1% | 388,434 | -5.4% | 0% | $15,534,718 |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | 5.4% | 346,652 | -7.8% | 0% | $13,863,703 |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | 4.2% | 265,517 | +1.8% | 0.04% | $10,618,874 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | 4% | 255,293 | -9.3% | 0.01% | $10,209,984 |
| Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC | 2.9% | 187,607 | -2.8% | 0.09% | $7,502,990 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | 2.6% | 163,404 | +2.2% | 0.01% | $6,535,049 |
| Americana Partners, LLC | 2% | 125,665 | -1.1% | 0.14% | $5,025,745 |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | 2% | 125,249 | -5.6% | 0.01% | $5,008,772 |
| Schulz Wealth, LTD. | 1.7% | 110,319 | -1.1% | 2.8% | $4,412,010 |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | 1.7% | 108,824 | -22% | 0.01% | $4,352,220 |
| LPL Financial LLC | 1.5% | 97,866 | +5.5% | 0% | $3,913,974 |
| CITY HOLDING CO | 1.2% | 74,425 | 0% | 0.37% | $2,976,254 |
| CreativeOne Wealth, LLC | 0.65% | 41,175 | -3.1% | 0.04% | $1,646,720 |
| Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC. | 0.58% | 36,748 | 0% | 0.16% | $1,469,670 |
| CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | 0.55% | 35,083 | 0% | 0% | $1,403,081 |
| FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | 0.51% | 32,765 | +12% | 0.08% | $1,310,377 |
| ARS Wealth Advisors Group, LLC | 0.45% | 28,847 | -7.5% | 0.1% | $1,153,684 |
| Lido Advisors, LLC | 0.4% | 25,223 | +50% | 0% | $996,183 |
| Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC | 0.4% | 25,198 | 0% | 0.38% | $1,007,747 |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC | 0.35% | 22,402 | +132% | 0% | $895,928 |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | 0.34% | 21,704 | -8.4% | 0% | $868,000 |
| REAP Financial Group, LLC | 0.32% | 20,540 | -30% | 0.17% | $821,460 |
| Visionary Wealth Advisors | 0.32% | 20,386 | 0% | 0.04% | $815,302 |
| OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC | 0.31% | 20,005 | +62% | 0.03% | $800,063 |
| Catalina Capital Group, LLC | 0.28% | 18,088 | 0% | 0.44% | $723,397 |
| Period | Reported Shares, Excl. Options | Value, Excl. Options | Value Change | Price (Median) | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 | 3,101,022 | $124,005,030 | -$23,900,986 | $39.99 | 91 |
| 2025 Q3 | 3,715,941 | $145,436,803 | -$2,177,024 | $39.25 | 92 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3,776,141 | $144,658,979 | +$36,955,664 | $38.31 | 90 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2,812,508 | $105,615,685 | -$25,588,028 | $37.57 | 76 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,497,219 | $131,109,976 | -$5,891,965 | $37.49 | 83 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,909,418 | $143,639,868 | +$5,364,655 | $36.74 | 72 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,773,354 | $134,562,531 | +$52,200,860 | $35.66 | 69 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,931,136 | $65,048,555 | -$33,667,764 | $33.68 | 53 |
| 2023 Q4 | 2,959,439 | $96,883,647 | -$15,129,679 | $32.73 | 55 |
| 2023 Q3 | 3,383,394 | $103,819,534 | -$32,711,655 | $30.67 | 54 |
| 2023 Q2 | 4,431,668 | $137,456,093 | +$137,440,434 | $31.07 | 51 |