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INNOVATOR ETFS TRUST (ACEI)

23 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ACEI. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
91%

Smart Money Signals — ACEI

Based on 23 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 2Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ACEI than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
23 hedge funds hold ACEI right now — the highest count in 0.8 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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More buyers than sellers — 91% buying

21 buying2 selling
Last quarter: 21 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 2 were sellers (2 trimmed + 0 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 100% entered in last year

■ 0% conviction (2yr+) ■ 0% medium ■ 100% new
Only 0 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +207%, value +188%

Value
+188%
Shares
+207%
Last quarter: funds added +207% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +188%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 100% new
Of 23 current holders: 23 (100%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100

0% from top-100 AUM funds
0 of 23 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
5.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.5/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ACEI

In 2026 Q1, 21 hedge funds were net buyers of ACEI (13 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 2 reduced or exited (2 trimmed their position) — a 91% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 23.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACEI

How many hedge funds hold ACEI — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of ACEI vs. share price

Market Analysis: ACEI

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Company Profile: ACEI

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy INNOVATOR ETFS TRUST (ACEI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ACEI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 52d ago
ACEI
+6.3%
SPY
+14.0%

ACEI outperformed SPY by -7.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 7d ago
ACEI
+0.2%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, ACEI outperformed SPY by -0.1% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

0 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
0.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ACEI
23 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 23 10 130.0%
13F Shares 1M 329K 207.22%
Total Value $23M $8M 188.32%
New Positions 13 9 +4
Increased Positions 8 1 +7
Closed Positions 0 3 -3
Reduced Positions 2 0 +2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

23 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in ACEI. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 23 institutional holders of ACEI — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Delta Investment Management, LLC 0.66% 160,520 $3.7M
2 Talon Private Wealth, LLC 0.50% 162,168 $3.8M
3 WINNOW WEALTH LLC 0.32% 17,877 $414K
4 Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC 0.26% 162,139 $3.8M
5 Trek Financial, LLC 0.10% 83,456 $1.9M
6 Maia Wealth LLC 0.10% 25,982 $601K
7 WealthPlan Investment Management, LLC 0.07% 55,668 $1.3M
8 Soltis Investment Advisors LLC 0.06% 39,786 $921K
9 Diligent Investors, LLC 0.05% 8,970 $208K
10 Strategic Blueprint, LLC 0.05% 34,367 $795K
11 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED 0.03% 16,420 $380K
12 Koshinski Asset Management, Inc. 0.01% 9,577 $222K
13 Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC 0.01% 88,631 $2.1M
14 Brookstone Capital Management 0.01% 32,066 $742K
15 CreativeOne Wealth, LLC 0.01% 11,300 $261K
16 OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC 0.01% 15,911 $368K
17 CWM, LLC 0.00% 61,274 $1.4M
18 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 2,580 $60K
19 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 20,061 $464K
20 Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC 0.00% 624 $14K
21 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 200 $5K
22 AE Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 618 $14K
23 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 1,424 $33K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — INNOVATOR ETFS TRUST (ACEI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACEI?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ACEI than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for ACEI?

More buyers than sellers — 91% buying: Last quarter: 21 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 2 were sellers (2 trimmed + 0 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ACEI holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100: 0 of 23 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held ACEI?

Mostly new holders — 100% entered in last year: Only 0 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy INNOVATOR ETFS TRUST (ACEI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ACEI has moved +0.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ACEI has gained +6.3% vs +14.0% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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