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First Merchants Corp. (FRME)
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First Merchants (FRME) Ownership - Who Owns First Merchants?

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First Merchants (FRME) Ownership Overview

1.53%24.79%17.78%20.90%35.00%
17.78% Other Institutional Investors
20.90% ETFs
35.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of First Merchants (FRME) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 63.47% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.53% is owned by Insiders, and 35.00% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of First Merchants (FRME) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 42.57% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.53% is owned by Insiders, and 20.90% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Feb 26, 2026
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$207500
Feb 12, 2026
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$174596
Feb 09, 2026
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$136470
Nov 04, 2025
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$202244

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Date
Firm
Activity
Value
Dec 31, 2025
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$431957
Dec 31, 2025
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$12503178
Dec 31, 2025
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$14065344

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
5,765,669Institution9.14%242,561,695
4,522,726Institution7.17%190,271,083
2,231,943Institution3.54%93,897,842
1,851,729Institution2.94%77,902,239
1,346,300Institution2.14%56,638,841
1,115,442Institution1.77%46,926,645
891,311Institution1.41%37,497,454
877,436Institution1.39%36,913,733
831,814Institution1.32%34,994,415
663,025Institution1.05%27,893,462

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
4,522,726Institution7.17%190,271,083
1,851,729Institution2.94%77,902,239
1,346,300Institution2.14%56,638,841
891,311Institution1.41%37,497,454
663,025Institution1.05%27,893,462
647,737Institution1.03%27,250,296
572,396Institution0.91%24,080,700
329,840Institution0.52%13,876,369
312,490Institution0.50%13,146,454
287,000Institution0.46%12,074,090

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,775,350Institution2.82%70,587,916
1,525,356Institution2.42%64,629,334
1,372,508Institution2.18%54,570,918
881,294Institution1.40%35,040,249
624,559Institution0.99%24,832,466
522,586Institution0.83%22,141,969
510,300Institution0.81%21,621,411
423,374Institution0.67%17,811,344
408,201Institution0.65%17,173,016
342,456Institution0.54%13,616,051

FAQ

Who Owns First Merchants Corp. (FRME)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 17.78% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 1.53% is held by insiders, and 35.00% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of First Merchants Corp. (FRME) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 17.78% of First Merchants Corp. (FRME) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of First Merchants Corp. (FRME) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 35.00% of First Merchants Corp. (FRME) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of First Merchants Corp. (FRME)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of First Merchants Corp. (FRME).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.