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First Trust Portfolios

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Wheaton · 2 people tracked

Also known as FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

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Investment thesis

First Trust provides investment products and advisory services to financial professionals and their clients, emphasizing a disciplined, long-term investment philosophy. Its core principles include knowing what you own through transparency, investing for the long term rather than attempting to time markets, employing discipline to avoid emotional decisions, rebalancing portfolios to maintain intended allocations, and controlling taxes through tax-efficient investment structures. The firm positions itself as a provider of original ideas, inventive products, and high-quality service, with a reputation built on these principles.

Invests inCrypto & Web3

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

HQ
Wheaton, IL, US
Founded
1991
AUM
$309.2B
Tracked investments
2

Team · 2 people

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What they invest in

from 2 of 2 portfolio companies

Fintech ×2GovTech ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 2 tracked

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CRDfinra.orgin𝕏

FINRA is a regulatory organization that provides data access, compliance tools, and continuing education resources for investors, registered representatives, and member firms in the financial services industry.

FintechGovTech

Co-investorsAxevil CapitalBlackRockCOUNTRY FinancialGenstar CapitalHightower AdvisorsMoonfare+4 more

Sipcsipc.orgin

SIPC is a non-profit corporation that protects customers of brokerage firms that are SIPC members if the firm fails, providing coverage up to $500,000 per account.

Fintech

Co-investorsAmerican Century Private InvestmentsHightower AdvisorsMoonfareNew York LifeRepublic VenturesYieldstreet

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Frequently asked questions

What sectors does First Trust Portfolios focus on?
First Trust Portfolios focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Where is First Trust Portfolios located?
First Trust Portfolios is headquartered in Wheaton, US.
Who does First Trust Portfolios co-invest with?
First Trust Portfolios most often shares deals with Hightower Advisors, Moonfare, New York Life, among 11 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Ep 78 | Brian Wesbury | How Has the “Chairman in Name Only” Performed so Far? | ROI Podcast

First Trust ROI Podcast · youtube.com

Ep 77 | Jackie Wilke | The Human Edge in an AI World | ROI Podcast

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Ep 76 | Bob Carey | New Leadership in Equity Markets…Will It Continue? | ROI Podcast

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Ep 75 | Nikki Hsu & Gabriela Privetera | Nuclear Power: Opportunities & Pitfalls Ahead | ROI Podcast

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Ep 74 | Josef Schuster | What Does History Say About Post-IPO Performance Trends? | ROI Podcast

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Ep 73 | Mandeep Singh | Is the SaaS-Pocalypse Over, and Where Are We in the AI Capex Cycle? | ROI

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