Insider Buying Trends in First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Fund

The First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (Symbol: QABA) has shown notable insider buying activity, with 11.4% of its weighted holdings experiencing purchases within the last six months. This trend suggests confidence among insiders regarding the companies represented in the fund.

Recent Activity at UMB Financial Corp

UMB Financial Corp (Symbol: UMBF), which constitutes 2.47% of QABA’s holdings, has recently been in the spotlight. Over the past six months, two directors bought shares, as indicated by Form 4 filings. The ETF holds $2,908,517 worth of UMBF, ranking it as the fifth-largest holding within the fund. Below is the summary of the recent insider transactions at UMBF:

UMBF — Last Trade: $102.76

Purchased	Insider	Title	Shares	Price/Share	Value
03/03/2025	Tamara Peterman	Director	179	$110.19	$19,687
03/03/2025	Greg M. Graves	Director	255	$110.19	$28,125

Insider Activity at The Bancorp Inc

Another notable player is The Bancorp Inc (Symbol: TBBK), which ranks as the 24th largest holding in QABA. Form 4 filings indicate that three directors have recently purchased shares. The ETF currently holds $1,389,960 worth of TBBK, amounting to approximately 1.18% of the fund’s total assets. Below are the details of the recent insider buys at TBBK:

TBBK — Last Trade: $50.72

Purchased	Insider	Title	Shares	Price/Share	Value
10/29/2024	Matthew Cohn	Director	1,065	$50.02	$53,270
10/29/2024	Mark E. Tryniski	Director	5,000	$50.36	$251,803
10/29/2024	Todd J. Brockman	Director	4,517	$49.94	$225,574
02/07/2025	Todd J. Brockman	Director	3,700	$61.85	$228,847

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