| Filer | Ownership | Change % | Holdings Value | Net Change | Nb Shares | Change % | Reporting Name | Report Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP | 22% | +28% | $85,279,289 | +$11,868,424 | 2,083,031 | +16% | First Trust Portfolios L.P. | 31 Dec 2025 |
As of 31 Dec 2025, 119 institutional investors reported holding 4,235,262 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (GMAR). This represents 45% of the company’s total 9,374,577 outstanding shares.
The largest institutional shareholders of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (GMAR) together control 37% 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 | 8.6% | 805,088 | -25% | 0.01% | $32,960,303 |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | 3.7% | 347,058 | -17% | 0.02% | $14,208,556 |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | 2.6% | 244,290 | -12% | 0.01% | $10,001,226 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | 2.5% | 232,322 | -7.7% | 0.01% | $9,511,263 |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | 2.3% | 217,481 | +2.7% | 0% | $8,903,672 |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | 2% | 191,037 | +20% | 0.03% | $7,821,055 |
| Janney Montgomery Scott LLC | 1.6% | 148,475 | -1.4% | 0.01% | $6,079,000 |
| Wood Tarver Financial Group, LLC | 1.5% | 138,197 | -11% | 1.6% | $5,657,000 |
| CITY HOLDING CO | 1.4% | 131,350 | -1.4% | 0.66% | $5,376,150 |
| AssuredPartners Investment Advisors, LLC | 1.4% | 128,059 | -0.19% | 0.78% | $5,242,735 |
| Bouchey Financial Group Ltd | 1.2% | 114,499 | -1.7% | 0.35% | $4,687,590 |
| FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | 1.2% | 112,451 | +10% | 0.27% | $4,558,602 |
| LPL Financial LLC | 0.97% | 91,384 | -60% | 0% | $3,741,261 |
| Sunbelt Securities, Inc. | 0.97% | 90,854 | -7.2% | 0.25% | $3,719,563 |
| MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | 0.89% | 83,400 | -47% | 0.01% | $3,414,396 |
| MAI Capital Management | 0.67% | 62,597 | -3.1% | 0.01% | $2,562,722 |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | 0.63% | 59,499 | -4.6% | 0.01% | $2,436,000 |
| UPTICK PARTNERS, LLC | 0.5% | 47,003 | -7.1% | 0.41% | $1,924,303 |
| REAP Financial Group, LLC | 0.45% | 41,733 | -16% | 0.35% | $1,708,549 |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors | 0.44% | 40,862 | +8.9% | 0.03% | $1,672,890 |
| Anfield Capital Management, LLC | 0.43% | 40,636 | -1.1% | 0.52% | $1,663,638 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | 0.4% | 37,104 | -1.2% | 0% | $1,519,038 |
| Schulz Wealth, LTD. | 0.39% | 36,471 | -3.1% | 0.96% | $1,493,123 |
| MGO ONE SEVEN LLC | 0.29% | 26,915 | -0.9% | 0.02% | $1,101,900 |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | 0.27% | 25,772 | -1.6% | 0% | $1,055,105 |
| Period | Reported Shares, Excl. Options | Value, Excl. Options | Value Change | Price (Median) | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 | 4,235,262 | $173,346,676 | -$38,340,390 | $40.94 | 119 |
| 2025 Q3 | 5,209,421 | $208,721,467 | -$43,502,578 | $40.10 | 119 |
| 2025 Q2 | 6,256,989 | $243,447,221 | +$3,958,309 | $38.95 | 116 |
| 2025 Q1 | 6,176,632 | $229,785,124 | +$22,391,389 | $37.20 | 106 |
| 2024 Q4 | 5,591,122 | $209,273,854 | -$26,206,556 | $37.46 | 114 |
| 2024 Q3 | 6,351,850 | $232,901,037 | -$47,512,279 | $36.72 | 94 |
| 2024 Q2 | 7,671,475 | $271,706,525 | +$77,530,996 | $35.44 | 95 |
| 2024 Q1 | 5,468,145 | $188,202,000 | +$133,950,371 | $34.42 | 61 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,550,716 | $51,804,751 | -$25,691,886 | $33.40 | 42 |
| 2023 Q3 | 2,180,209 | $69,046,258 | -$1,158,430 | $31.67 | 45 |
| 2023 Q2 | 2,477,912 | $78,784,372 | +$17,503,116 | $31.80 | 39 |
| 2023 Q1 | 1,927,709 | $58,557,084 | +$58,557,084 | $30.38 | 23 |