First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS)
ETF ยท NYSE Arca
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, where it has traded since September 8, 2014.
- Type
- Exchange-traded fund
- Listed On
- NYSE Arca
- Listed Since
- September 8, 2014
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 266 institutions reported holding FTLS, with 26.3 million shares worth $1.9 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Morgan Stanley, with 5.9 million shares worth $436.9 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 5,920,396 | $437M | Added 11.5% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 2,674,842 | $197M | Added 2.63% |
| Ameriprise Financial | 2,425,673 | $179M | Added 7.89% |
| Lpl Financial | 2,369,228 | $175M | Reduced 2.53% |
| First Trust Advisors | 831,838 | $61M | Added 272.68% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is FTLS?
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, where it has traded since September 8, 2014.
Who are the largest institutional holders of FTLS?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of FTLS were Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada and Ameriprise Financial.
How many institutions own FTLS?
266 institutions reported a position in FTLS for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $1.9 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell FTLS last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for FTLS.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in FTLS, on SentiSense.