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Ark ETF Tr (ARKF)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -23
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
33%

Smart Money Signals — ARKF

Based on 184 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ARKF positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 86% of 3.0Y peak

86% of all-time peak
184 funds currently hold this stock — 86% of the 3.0-year high of 215 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 33% buying

54 buying108 selling
Last quarter: 108 funds sold vs only 54 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 47 → 47 → 42 → 20. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 20% new
108 out of 184 hedge funds have held ARKF for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
💎

Buying through price weakness — shares -21%, value -46%

Value
-46%
Shares
-21%
Last quarter: funds added -21% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -46%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
📊

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

26 → 47 → 47 → 42 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 47 → 42 → 20. ARKF is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 188 current holders: 122 (65%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
✅

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 184 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

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 — ARKF

In 2026 Q1, 54 hedge funds were net buyers of ARKF (20 opened a new position, 34 added to an existing one), while 108 reduced or exited (65 trimmed, 43 sold completely) — a 33% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 36% of total institutional value in ARKF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -23 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 184.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ARKF

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

Market Analysis: ARKF

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Company Profile: ARKF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ark ETF Tr (ARKF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ARKF 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 · 76d ago
ARKF
+2.4%
SPY
+14.1%

ARKF outperformed SPY by -11.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
ARKF
-4.4%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, ARKF outperformed SPY by -4.7% .

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.

11 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
4.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ARKF
184 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 184 207 -11.11%
13F Shares 5M 6M -21.0%
Total Value $177M $329M -46.12%
New Positions 20 42 -22
Increased Positions 31 46 -15
Closed Positions 43 50 -7
Reduced Positions 65 62 +3
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 2 3 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

Statistics: ARKF

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

184 + investors

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

QUARTER:
Top 25 ARKF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Midwest Financial Partners Investments, Inc. 3.75% 186,264 $7.1M
2 Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC 2.57% 141,102 $5.4M
3 Paller Financial Services Inc 2.20% 70,109 $2.7M
4 Gerber, LLC 1.97% 92,707 $3.5M
5 Clearwater Capital Advisors, LLC 0.75% 245,638 $9.3M
6 BLVD Private Wealth, LLC 0.67% 20,410 $776K
7 PFG Advisors 0.50% 269,823 $10.3M
8 Yarbrough Capital, LLC 0.32% 238,709 $9.1M
9 Titleist Asset Management, LLC 0.30% 102,821 $3.9M
10 Purus Wealth Management, LLC 0.24% 19,889 $756K
11 Gts Securities LLC 0.19% 143,682 $5.5M
12 Jessup Wealth Management, Inc 0.18% 13,276 $505K
13 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.15% 9,534 $321K
14 Curran Financial Partners, LLC 0.14% 20,651 $785K
15 MBA Advisors LLC 0.12% 8,082 $307K
16 Lifelong Wealth Advisors, INC. 0.11% 10,839 $412K
17 Nwam LLC 0.11% 48,473 $1.8M
18 EdgeRock Capital LLC 0.11% 10,304 $392K
19 Ariadne Wealth Management, LP 0.10% 6,132 $233K
20 Eq LLC 0.09% 8,564 $326K
21 Wealth Watch Advisors, INC 0.09% 5,377 $204K
22 Clearstead Trust, LLC 0.04% 6,725 $256K
23 Copia Wealth Management 0.04% 1,542 $59K
24 Bay Colony Advisory Group, Inc d/b/a Bay Colony Advisors 0.04% 8,627 $328K
25 Private Trust Co NA 0.03% 9,565 $364K
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 — Ark ETF Tr (ARKF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ARKF?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ARKF positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ARKF?

Heavy selling pressure — only 33% buying: Last quarter: 108 funds sold vs only 54 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for ARKF holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 18 of 184 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held ARKF?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 108 out of 184 hedge funds have held ARKF for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Ark ETF Tr (ARKF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ARKF has moved -4.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ARKF has gained +2.4% vs +14.1% 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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