First Trust Water ETF Price & Performance (FIW)

Farther Finance Advisors LLC has significantly increased its stake in the First Trust Water ETF (FIW), boosting its holdings by 73.1% in Q4 2024. The firm now owns 772 shares valued at $79,000. Other institutional investors have also shown interest, reflecting a broader trend in water sector investments.1

Avantax Advisory Services Inc. has lowered its stake in the First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG) by 13.6% during Q4 2024. The reduction brought its ownership to 16,062 shares valued at $485,000. This move aligns with broader shifts observed among institutional investors in growth-focused ETFs.2

The First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM) has drawn increased attention, with Avantax Advisory Services acquiring 16,263 shares worth $489,000 in Q4 2024. Other major investors, such as World Equity Group, also expanded their holdings, signaling growing interest in small-cap strategies.3