First Trust Advisors Reduces Guidewire Software Holdings

Institutional investor sells off shares of tech company in third quarter

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:54am

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First Trust Advisors LP, a major institutional investor, reduced its holdings in Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) by 4% during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns approximately 171,938 shares of the technology company's stock, valued at $39.5 million.

Why it matters

Guidewire Software is a leading provider of core systems software for property and casualty (P&C) insurance carriers. The company's products are widely used in the industry, and changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in market sentiment around the stock.

The details

According to the 13F filing, First Trust Advisors sold 7,161 shares of Guidewire Software during the third quarter, reducing its total position by 4%. The fund now owns approximately 0.20% of the company's outstanding shares. Several other large investors also made changes to their Guidewire holdings during the quarter, with some increasing and others decreasing their positions.

  • First Trust Advisors filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2025 on March 13, 2026.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

A major institutional investment firm that manages a variety of equity and fixed-income funds.

Guidewire Software, Inc.

A leading provider of core system software for property and casualty insurance carriers, headquartered in San Mateo, California.

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The takeaway

The reduction in First Trust Advisors' Guidewire Software holdings could signal a broader shift in investor sentiment around the stock, though the overall market outlook for the company remains positive according to analyst ratings and price targets.