First Trust Advisors
First Trust Advisors reported 2,655 stocks worth $170B in its 13F filing for Q2 2026, filed Aug 11, 2026. Its largest holdings are CSCO (1.5%), NVDA (1.3%) and AVGO (1.1%). Compared with Q1 2026, the fund opened new positions in FXL, added to NVDA, GOOGL and MSFT, trimmed CSCO, AVGO and PANW and sold out of FXN, MISL and CTRA.
Holdings
| # | Stock | Value | Weight | Shares | Change | Shares, 8 qtrs | Held |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CSCO Cisco Sys Inc | $2.5B | 1.5% | 21.4M | −781K (−4%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 2 |  NVDA Nvidia Corporation | $2.2B | 1.3% | 10.9M | +443K (+4%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 3 |  AVGO Broadcom Inc | $1.9B | 1.1% | 5.1M | −34K (−1%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 4 |  GOOGL Alphabet Inc | $1.9B | 1.1% | 5.4M | +507K (+10%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 5 |  PANW Palo Alto Networks Inc | $1.8B | 1.1% | 5.3M | −1.2M (−19%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 6 |  AMAT Applied Matls Inc | $1.8B | 1.1% | 2.5M | −127K (−5%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 7 |  MSFT Microsoft Corp | $1.7B | 1.0% | 4.7M | +535K (+13%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 8 |  AAPL Apple Inc | $1.7B | 1.0% | 5.8M | +619K (+12%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 9 |  FTNT Fortinet Inc | $1.7B | 1.0% | 10.8M | −690K (−6%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 10 |  KLAC Kla Corp | $1.6B | 0.9% | 5.3M | +4.8M (+844%) | 8 of 8 |
Positions at Jun 30, 2026, as reported. Change is against the fund's Q1 2026 filing; weight is the share of the fund's reported stocks.
Sold out
held in Q1 2026, gone in Q2 2026| Stock | Value last quarter | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|
 FXN First Trust Energy Alphadex Fund | $672M | 29.9M |
 MISL First TR Exchange-Traded FD | $657M | 14.7M |
HONEYWELL INTL INC | $291M | 1.3M |
 CTRA Coterra Energy Inc | $150M | 4.3M |
THOMSON REUTERS CORP | $143M | 1.6M |
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Reported value
last 8 quartersThe value of the US stocks the fund reported, at quarter end prices. It moves with the market as well as with buying and selling.
Filings for Q2 2026
straight from the SEC| Filed | Form | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 13F-HR | Q2 2026 | SEC filing ↗ |
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What does First Trust Advisors own?
First Trust Advisors reported 2,655 stocks worth $170B in its 13F filing for Q2 2026, filed Aug 11, 2026. Its largest holdings are CSCO (1.5%), NVDA (1.3%) and AVGO (1.1%). The table above lists every position in the filing (the top 10 without an account).
What did First Trust Advisors buy and sell in Q2 2026?
Compared with Q1 2026: 179 new positions, 1,438 added to, 995 trimmed and 126 sold out. New positions include FXL. It sold all of FXN, MISL and CTRA.
When will First Trust Advisors file its next 13F?
Holdings as of Sep 30, 2026 are due by Nov 16, 2026. The filing appears on this page within minutes of reaching the SEC.
How much is First Trust Advisors's portfolio worth?
The Q2 2026 filing reports $170B in US stocks. That leaves out cash, bonds, short positions and most foreign holdings, so the fund's total assets are usually larger.
For informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Holdings come from the fund's SEC Form 13F filings as reported and show positions at the end of the quarter, up to 45 days before the filing. The fund may have changed its positions since. A 13F leaves out short positions, cash, bonds and most foreign holdings. See all hedge fund holdings.