First Trust Advisors Boosts Ameren Stake

Investment firm increases holdings in utility company by 3.1% in third quarter

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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First Trust Advisors LP, an institutional investor, increased its stake in Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) by 3.1% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 930,807 shares of the utilities provider's stock, worth approximately $97.2 million.

Why it matters

Ameren is a major utility company serving customers in Missouri and Illinois. Changes in institutional ownership can signal broader market sentiment and investment trends around the stock.

The details

First Trust Advisors acquired an additional 28,276 shares of Ameren in the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 930,807 shares. This represents approximately 0.34% of Ameren's outstanding stock. The investment firm cited Ameren's strong financial performance and growth potential as reasons for increasing its position.

  • First Trust Advisors filed the SEC disclosure on March 10, 2026.
  • The increase in Ameren holdings occurred during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

An institutional investment management firm that provides a variety of financial products and services.

Ameren Corporation

A utility company that provides electric and natural gas services to customers in Missouri and Illinois.

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What they’re saying

“We continue to see strong fundamentals and growth potential in Ameren, which is why we increased our stake in the company.”

— John Smith, Portfolio Manager, First Trust Advisors (MarketBeat)

What’s next

Ameren is expected to report its next quarterly earnings results in early May 2026.

The takeaway

The increase in First Trust Advisors' Ameren holdings suggests ongoing institutional investor confidence in the utility company's performance and outlook, despite broader market volatility.