Latest Period
Q1 2026
Security Snapshot
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP) Institutional Ownership
CUSIP: 33740U810
13F Institutional Holders and Ownership History from Q3 2022 to Q1 2026
Institutions Reporting
67
Shares (Excl. Options)
1,862,276
Price
$41.88
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- Type / Class
- Equity / FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September
- Symbol
- XSEP
- Shares outstanding
- 3,375,022
- Price per share
- $41.88
- All holders as of 31 Mar 2026
- Q1 2026
- Total 13F shares
- 1,862,276
- Total reported value
- $78,072,242
- % of total 13F portfolios
- 0%
- Share change
- +64,616
- Value change
- +$2,709,703
- Number of holders
- 67
Reported Shares, Excluding Options vs Price
Reported Value, Excluding Options
Total Investors
Quick Takeaways
- XSEP - First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September is tracked under CUSIP 33740U810.
- 67 institutions reported positions in Q1 2026.
- 1 significant owner is listed from Schedule 13D/13G reporting.
What Changed
- Holder count moved from 64 to 67 between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
- Reported value moved from $76,023,349 to $78,072,242.
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 67 institutions filings for Q1 2026.
Investment Quick Answers
What is CUSIP 33740U810?
CUSIP 33740U810 identifies XSEP - First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September in SEC 13F datasets.
Where can I see the latest institutional holders?
Review the Q1 2026 holders report and the ownership history table below.
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Recent Quarterly Holder Reports
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Significant Owners of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP) based on Schedule 13D/G filings
| Filer | Ownership | Change % | Holdings Value | Net Change | Nb Shares | Change % | Reporting Name | Report Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP | 0.48% | -95% | $481,749 | -$18,725,690 | 11,614 | -97% | First Trust Portfolios L.P. | 30 Sep 2025 |
As of 31 Mar 2026, 67 institutional investors reported holding 1,862,276 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP). This represents 55% of the company’s total 3,375,022 outstanding shares.
Top 25 Institutional Shareholders
The largest institutional shareholders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP) together control 48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | 9.2% | 310,718 | -4.9% | 0.02% | $13,014,155 |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | 7.3% | 245,625 | -5.8% | 0.02% | $10,287,396 |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | 6.5% | 220,352 | +102% | 0% | $9,229,267 |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | 5.3% | 177,753 | +5.5% | 0.03% | $7,445,042 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | 4.8% | 162,906 | +55% | 0.01% | $6,823,187 |
| MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | 2.3% | 77,051 | -44% | 0.01% | $3,227,219 |
| LPL Financial LLC | 1.8% | 59,410 | -9.6% | 0% | $2,488,340 |
| KRAEMATON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | 1.4% | 47,795 | -10% | 1.6% | $2,001,855 |
| Mariner, LLC | 1.2% | 41,130 | -19% | 0% | $1,722,697 |
| Noble Wealth Management PBC | 0.95% | 32,000 | -14% | 0.69% | $1,340,294 |
| Clear Point Advisors Inc. | 0.64% | 21,637 | 0% | 0.96% | $906,248 |
| Mutual Advisors, LLC | 0.61% | 20,539 | -3.7% | 0.02% | $860,260 |
| Diligent Investors, LLC | 0.58% | 19,502 | 0% | 0.2% | $816,826 |
| UPTICK PARTNERS, LLC | 0.56% | 18,795 | 0% | 0.16% | $787,214 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 0.54% | 18,126 | -14% | 0% | $759,193 |
| Blackhawk Capital Partners, LLC | 0.52% | 17,470 | 0% | 0.27% | $731,717 |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | 0.5% | 16,862 | -1.5% | 0% | $706,251 |
| Millington Financial Advisors, LLC | 0.49% | 16,521 | -2.7% | 0.31% | $718,829 |
| Benson Wealth Management INC | 0.47% | 15,866 | +13% | 0.91% | $664,535 |
| Sequent Planning LLC | 0.42% | 14,131 | -0.98% | 0.14% | $591,866 |
| First Heartland Consultants, Inc. | 0.42% | 14,057 | -10% | 0.05% | $588,766 |
| SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | 0.4% | 13,568 | -1.8% | 0.04% | $568,285 |
| Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC | 0.4% | 13,356 | 0.04% | $559,405 | |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | 0.37% | 12,545 | -10% | 0% | $525,000 |
| Waverly Advisors, LLC | 0.35% | 11,954 | -0.92% | 0% | $500,684 |
Institutional Holders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP) across Reporting Periods
| Period | Reported Shares, Excl. Options | Value, Excl. Options | Value Change | Price (Median) | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 1,862,276 | $78,072,242 | +$2,709,703 | $41.88 | 67 |
| 2025 Q4 | 1,793,314 | $76,023,349 | +$3,281,680 | $42.38 | 64 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1,709,963 | $71,102,986 | -$5,661,146 | $41.59 | 66 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,849,931 | $75,150,891 | -$9,213,165 | $40.61 | 60 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2,075,166 | $80,165,258 | +$7,605,312 | $38.67 | 59 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,880,989 | $73,230,747 | +$3,993,738 | $38.91 | 61 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,769,569 | $67,897,315 | -$13,689,444 | $38.37 | 61 |
| 2024 Q2 | 2,127,104 | $80,201,028 | +$447,428 | $37.71 | 54 |
| 2024 Q1 | 2,038,161 | $75,497,610 | -$8,216,303 | $37.04 | 55 |
| 2023 Q4 | 2,241,436 | $80,451,020 | +$16,837,623 | $35.89 | 55 |
| 2023 Q3 | 1,684,517 | $57,114,362 | -$27,801,231 | $33.90 | 42 |
| 2023 Q2 | 2,504,543 | $84,904,267 | -$47,252,582 | $33.90 | 38 |
| 2023 Q1 | 3,893,051 | $125,904,895 | -$16,311,333 | $32.42 | 44 |
| 2022 Q4 | 4,446,277 | $137,790,178 | +$89,434,029 | $30.92 | 42 |
| 2022 Q3 | 1,277,610 | $37,828,689 | +$37,828,689 | $29.41 | 14 |