Latest Period
Q4 2025
Security Snapshot
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR) Institutional Ownership
CUSIP: 33740U885
13F Institutional Holders and Ownership History from Q1 2019 to Q1 2026
Institutions Reporting
130
Shares (Excl. Options)
4,285,880
Price
$44.42
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- Type / Class
- Equity / FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April
- Symbol
- FAPR
- Shares outstanding
- 21,898,610
- Price per share
- $45.25
- All holders as of 31 Dec 2025
- Q4 2025
- Total 13F shares
- 4,285,880
- Total reported value
- $190,382,760
- % of total 13F portfolios
- 0%
- Share change
- +80,605
- Value change
- +$3,637,575
- Number of holders
- 130
Reported Shares, Excluding Options vs Price
Reported Value, Excluding Options
Total Investors
Quick Takeaways
- FAPR - First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April is tracked under CUSIP 33740U885.
- 130 institutions reported positions in Q4 2025.
- 1 significant owner is listed from Schedule 13D/13G reporting.
What Changed
- Holder count moved from 130 to 59 between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
- Reported value moved from $190,382,760 to $79,765,664.
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 130 institutions filings for Q4 2025.
Investment Quick Answers
What is CUSIP 33740U885?
CUSIP 33740U885 identifies FAPR - First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April in SEC 13F datasets.
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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 Buffer ETF - April (FAPR) based on Schedule 13D/G filings
| Filer | Ownership | Change % | Holdings Value | Net Change | Nb Shares | Change % | Reporting Name | Report Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP | 74% | +3.1% | $715,252,972 | +$74,655,628 | 16,102,048 | +12% | First Trust Portfolios L.P. | 31 Dec 2025 |
As of 31 Dec 2025, 130 institutional investors reported holding 4,285,880 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR). This represents 20% of the company’s total 21,898,610 outstanding shares.
Top 25 Institutional Shareholders
The largest institutional shareholders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR) together control 14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETMARK, INC | 1.3% | 289,348 | +17% | 0.03% | $12,852,838 |
| MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | 1.3% | 287,121 | +0.2% | 0.03% | $12,753,915 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | 1.3% | 285,828 | +70% | 0.01% | $12,696,480 |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | 1.3% | 277,593 | +71% | 0% | $12,330,681 |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | 1.1% | 237,097 | -3.6% | 0% | $10,531,848 |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | 0.8% | 174,161 | -12% | 0.01% | $7,736,210 |
| REAP Financial Group, LLC | 0.71% | 155,085 | -2.3% | 1.4% | $6,888,864 |
| Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC | 0.71% | 154,409 | -1.1% | 2% | $6,858,848 |
| LPL Financial LLC | 0.69% | 151,669 | +1% | 0% | $6,737,137 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | 0.55% | 119,640 | +2.3% | 0.01% | $5,314,409 |
| STEPHENS INC /AR/ | 0.53% | 116,678 | -41% | 0.06% | $5,182,837 |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | 0.5% | 108,470 | -35% | 0.01% | $4,818,226 |
| OGOREK ANTHONY JOSEPH /NY/ /ADV | 0.47% | 103,645 | -2.7% | 1.3% | $4,603,000 |
| Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC | 0.45% | 98,108 | -0.51% | 1.6% | $4,357,954 |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | 0.39% | 85,696 | -5.2% | 0.02% | $3,806,616 |
| CWM, LLC | 0.38% | 82,164 | -5.3% | 0.01% | $3,650,000 |
| Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC | 0.37% | 81,862 | +19% | 0.29% | $3,636,299 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | 0.35% | 75,999 | -16% | 0% | $3,375,876 |
| BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | 0.24% | 51,728 | -6% | 0.34% | $2,297,758 |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | 0.24% | 51,611 | +1.5% | 0.01% | $2,293,000 |
| Advisory Services Network, LLC | 0.21% | 46,895 | +2.1% | 0.03% | $2,083,081 |
| SMART Wealth LLC | 0.17% | 38,154 | -6% | 0.52% | $1,694,801 |
| SOA Wealth Advisors, LLC. | 0.16% | 34,859 | 0% | 0.28% | $1,548,420 |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | 0.16% | 34,179 | -7.2% | 0.01% | $1,518,231 |
| Janney Montgomery Scott LLC | 0.15% | 32,318 | -0.39% | 0% | $1,436,000 |
Institutional Holders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR) across Reporting Periods
| Period | Reported Shares, Excl. Options | Value, Excl. Options | Value Change | Price (Median) | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 1,775,936 | $79,765,664 | -$8,819,741 | $44.91 | 59 |
| 2025 Q4 | 4,285,880 | $190,382,760 | +$3,637,575 | $44.42 | 130 |
| 2025 Q3 | 4,176,738 | $181,652,156 | -$10,984,636 | $43.50 | 123 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4,462,652 | $188,245,467 | +$45,123,157 | $42.19 | 125 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,384,197 | $138,358,343 | -$15,033,383 | $40.89 | 109 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,772,203 | $155,829,056 | -$10,064,783 | $41.29 | 112 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,878,488 | $156,906,239 | -$29,688,561 | $40.43 | 99 |
| 2024 Q2 | 4,676,186 | $182,459,348 | +$45,987,050 | $39.02 | 101 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,503,215 | $127,580,849 | -$137,402,338 | $36.44 | 83 |
| 2023 Q4 | 7,103,608 | $248,283,160 | +$46,167,464 | $34.95 | 99 |
| 2023 Q3 | 5,701,928 | $184,041,883 | -$18,854,462 | $32.26 | 82 |
| 2023 Q2 | 6,276,347 | $205,959,346 | +$39,882,349 | $32.81 | 82 |
| 2023 Q1 | 5,023,372 | $155,255,915 | -$2,166,416 | $30.89 | 68 |
| 2022 Q4 | 5,118,000 | $149,801,685 | -$4,793,841 | $29.25 | 68 |
| 2022 Q3 | 5,070,127 | $140,037,672 | +$27,686,209 | $27.59 | 69 |
| 2022 Q2 | 4,103,701 | $116,604,085 | +$55,111,041 | $28.39 | 62 |
| 2022 Q1 | 2,123,880 | $68,584,038 | -$6,565,503 | $32.35 | 40 |
| 2021 Q4 | 2,339,021 | $76,278,146 | -$1,832,901 | $32.61 | 47 |
| 2021 Q3 | 2,316,300 | $71,707,902 | -$5,170,470 | $30.86 | 44 |
| 2021 Q2 | 2,477,191 | $76,378,598 | +$75,830,598 | $30.78 | 44 |
| 2021 Q1 | 7,400 | $228,000 | $30.81 | 1 | |
| 2020 Q4 | 7,400 | $228,000 | $30.81 | 1 | |
| 2020 Q3 | 7,400 | $228,000 | $30.81 | 1 | |
| 2020 Q2 | 7,400 | $228,000 | $30.81 | 1 | |
| 2020 Q1 | 7,400 | $228,000 | $30.81 | 1 | |
| 2019 Q4 | 7,400 | $228,000 | $30.81 | 1 | |
| 2019 Q3 | 7,400 | $228,000 | $30.81 | 1 | |
| 2019 Q2 | 7,400 | $228,000 | $30.81 | 1 | |
| 2019 Q1 | 7,400 | $228,000 | $30.81 | 1 |