First Trust Growth Strength ETF
FTGS
160 hedge funds and large institutions have $878M invested in First Trust Growth Strength ETF in 2025 Q2 according to their latest regulatory filings, with 16 funds opening new positions, 71 increasing their positions, 62 reducing their positions, and 12 closing their positions.
33% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 12
17% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $752M → $878M (+$126M)
15% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 71 | Existing positions reduced: 62
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 157 → 160 (+3)
1.44% more ownership
Funds ownership: 75.65% → 77.09% (+1.4%)
14% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 → 6 (-1)
Top Buyers
| Rank | Fund | Capital Flow |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
LPL Financial
San Diego,
California
|
+$21.3M |
| 2 |
KAS
Kestra Advisory Services
Austin,
Texas
|
+$10.7M |
| 3 |
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Fairfield,
Iowa
|
+$5.54M |
| 4 |
IAA
Independent Advisor Alliance
Charlotte,
North Carolina
|
+$5.16M |
| 5 |
Cetera Investment Advisers
Schaumburg,
Illinois
|
+$3.44M |
Top Sellers
| Rank | Fund | Capital Flow |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
NEWAS
N.E.W. Advisory Services
De Pere,
Wisconsin
|
-$9.52M |
| 2 |
PIS
POM Investment Strategies
Raleigh,
North Carolina
|
-$7.17M |
| 3 |
PWA
PCG Wealth Advisors
Overland Park,
Kansas
|
-$3.98M |
| 4 |
Commonwealth Equity Services
Waltham,
Massachusetts
|
-$3.67M |
| 5 |
SLWA
San Luis Wealth Advisors
San Luis Obispo,
California
|
-$3.38M |
FTGS Hedge Fund Activity: Q2 2025 in Review
160 of the 7,596 institutional investors tracked by Wall St. Rank reported a position in First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) for Q2 2025, worth a combined $878M — up 17% from $752M a quarter earlier.
Buyers outnumbered sellers: 16 funds opened new FTGS positions and 12 closed out — a net gain of 4 holders — while 71 added to existing stakes and 62 trimmed.
The largest buyer was LPL Financial, adding an estimated $21.3M. The largest seller was N.E.W. Advisory Services, cutting an estimated $9.52M.
- 160 institutional investors held First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) as of Q2 2025, up from 157 in Q1 2025.
- Funds reported $878M of First Trust Growth Strength ETF stock for Q2 2025, up 17% quarter-over-quarter.
- 16 funds opened new First Trust Growth Strength ETF positions in Q2 2025 and 12 closed out, a net change of +4 holders.
- The largest First Trust Growth Strength ETF buyer in Q2 2025 was LPL Financial, an estimated $21.3M added.
- The largest First Trust Growth Strength ETF seller in Q2 2025 was N.E.W. Advisory Services, an estimated $9.52M sold.
Based on aggregated 13F filings for Q2 2025.