Latest Period
Q4 2025
Security Snapshot
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV) Institutional Ownership
CUSIP: 33740U687
13F Institutional Holders and Ownership History from Q4 2023 to Q1 2026
Institutions Reporting
105
Shares (Excl. Options)
4,616,816
Price
$39.72
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- Type / Class
- Equity / FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November
- Symbol
- GNOV
- Shares outstanding
- 7,850,430
- Price per share
- $39.95
- All holders as of 31 Dec 2025
- Q4 2025
- Total 13F shares
- 4,616,816
- Total reported value
- $183,390,716
- % of total 13F portfolios
- 0%
- Share change
- +948,881
- Value change
- +$37,868,500
- Number of holders
- 105
Reported Shares, Excluding Options vs Price
Reported Value, Excluding Options
Total Investors
Quick Takeaways
- GNOV - First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November is tracked under CUSIP 33740U687.
- 105 institutions reported positions in Q4 2025.
- 1 significant owner is listed from Schedule 13D/13G reporting.
What Changed
- Holder count moved from 105 to 52 between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
- Reported value moved from $183,390,716 to $75,960,192.
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 105 institutions filings for Q4 2025.
Investment Quick Answers
What is CUSIP 33740U687?
CUSIP 33740U687 identifies GNOV - First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November 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. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV) based on Schedule 13D/G filings
| Filer | Ownership | Change % | Holdings Value | Net Change | Nb Shares | Change % | Reporting Name | Report Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP | 22% | -7.5% | $67,508,997 | +$8,774,528 | 1,699,618 | +15% | First Trust Portfolios L.P. | 31 Dec 2025 |
As of 31 Dec 2025, 105 institutional investors reported holding 4,616,816 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV). This represents 59% of the company’s total 7,850,430 outstanding shares.
Top 25 Institutional Shareholders
The largest institutional shareholders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV) together control 50% 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 | 14% | 1,064,387 | +22% | 0.01% | $42,277,451 |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | 5.3% | 419,428 | +7.6% | 0.02% | $16,659,680 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | 4.4% | 342,205 | +3.5% | 0.01% | $13,592,398 |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | 3.8% | 301,483 | +7.6% | 0.02% | $11,974,841 |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | 3% | 235,183 | +21% | 0.04% | $9,341,469 |
| Janney Montgomery Scott LLC | 2.2% | 169,798 | +706% | 0.02% | $6,744,000 |
| Americana Partners, LLC | 1.7% | 131,658 | 0.14% | $5,229,456 | |
| MILESTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.7% | 131,378 | +4.9% | 0.98% | $5,218,334 |
| LPL Financial LLC | 1.6% | 128,732 | +57% | 0% | $5,113,235 |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | 1.3% | 105,102 | +74% | 0% | $4,174,651 |
| Schulz Wealth, LTD. | 1.2% | 97,716 | -3.2% | 2.5% | $3,881,280 |
| Pinnacle Wealth Management Group, Inc. | 1.2% | 96,420 | 1.9% | $3,829,802 | |
| Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional, Inc. | 1.2% | 94,306 | -14% | 1.1% | $3,745,834 |
| Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC. | 1.1% | 84,224 | -1.9% | 0.38% | $3,345,377 |
| CITY HOLDING CO | 0.9% | 70,825 | -0.07% | 0.35% | $2,813,167 |
| FSB PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | 0.71% | 55,852 | -4.2% | 0.7% | $2,218,441 |
| AssuredPartners Investment Advisors, LLC | 0.68% | 53,713 | -0.96% | 0.32% | $2,133,480 |
| UPTICK PARTNERS, LLC | 0.66% | 51,424 | -3.1% | 0.44% | $2,042,561 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | 0.58% | 45,441 | +11% | 0% | $1,804,917 |
| Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC | 0.52% | 40,778 | +31% | 0.02% | $1,619,702 |
| Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC | 0.49% | 38,442 | +22% | 0.57% | $1,526,916 |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | 0.48% | 37,733 | +10% | 0.01% | $1,498,755 |
| FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | 0.47% | 36,993 | +11% | 0.09% | $1,469,362 |
| Sigma Planning Corp | 0.47% | 36,624 | 0.04% | $1,454,705 | |
| Anfield Capital Management, LLC | 0.4% | 31,453 | -5.8% | 0.39% | $1,249,313 |
Institutional Holders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV) across Reporting Periods
| Period | Reported Shares, Excl. Options | Value, Excl. Options | Value Change | Price (Median) | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 1,970,662 | $75,960,192 | -$5,231,430 | $38.94 | 52 |
| 2025 Q4 | 4,616,816 | $183,390,716 | +$37,868,500 | $39.72 | 105 |
| 2025 Q3 | 3,742,669 | $142,273,857 | -$49,370,764 | $38.05 | 83 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4,992,399 | $182,106,810 | -$3,795,941 | $36.48 | 84 |
| 2025 Q1 | 5,177,334 | $177,523,878 | -$45,073,089 | $34.29 | 90 |
| 2024 Q4 | 6,482,907 | $226,775,981 | +$81,621,996 | $34.98 | 97 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,567,609 | $123,024,578 | -$15,238,328 | $34.48 | 50 |
| 2024 Q2 | 4,015,912 | $135,585,982 | -$19,339,905 | $33.77 | 55 |
| 2024 Q1 | 4,601,652 | $151,693,177 | +$43,271,777 | $32.97 | 55 |
| 2023 Q4 | 3,306,135 | $104,697,749 | +$98,609,308 | $31.70 | 49 |