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Ark ETF Tr (ARKK)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -49
Streak
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Buyers last Q
40%

Smart Money Signals — ARKK

Based on 599 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ARKK 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 — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
599 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 648 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+48 new funds entered over the past year (+9% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 40% buying

238 buying362 selling
Last quarter: 362 funds reduced or exited vs 238 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-28 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 122 → 126 → 97 → 69. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 17% new
389 out of 599 hedge funds have held ARKK 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.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

63 → 122 → 126 → 97 → 69 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 122 → 126 → 97 → 69. ARKK 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 — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

70% veterans 12% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 633 current holders: 443 (70%) 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.
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Elite ownership — 74% AUM from top-100 funds

74% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 599 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 74% of total institutional value in ARKK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — ARKK

In 2026 Q1, 238 hedge funds were net buyers of ARKK (69 opened a new position, 169 added to an existing one), while 362 reduced or exited (244 trimmed, 118 sold completely) — a 40% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 74% of total institutional value in ARKK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -49 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 599.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ARKK

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

Market Analysis: ARKK

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Company Profile: ARKK

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much ARKK 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 · 79d ago
ARKK
+17.0%
SPY
+13.9%

ARKK outperformed SPY by +3.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
ARKK
+5.6%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, ARKK outperformed SPY by +5.4% .

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.

22 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ARKK
595 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 595 648 -8.18%
13F Shares 68M 77M -11.55%
Total Value $4.67B $5.98B -21.95%
New Positions 68 97 -29
Increased Positions 154 166 -12
Closed Positions 121 95 +26
Reduced Positions 234 240 -6
Total Calls 20 27 -25.93%
Total Puts 30 39 -23.08%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 1.44 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

595 + investors

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

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Top 25 ARKK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. 8.15% 382,968 $25.9M
2 Gerber, LLC 6.35% 168,280 $11.4M
3 Variant Private Wealth, LLC 4.48% 54,758 $3.7M
4 FSC Wealth Advisors, LLC 4.07% 3,151 $213K
5 Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC 3.76% 116,377 $7.9M
6 KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp 3.22% 34,782 $2.6M
7 Blue Sky Capital Consultants Group, Inc. 3.11% 96,436 $6.5M
8 Arbor Capital Management Inc /Adv 2.98% 51,013 $3.6M
9 GFS Advisors, LLC 2.36% 149,042 $18.5M
10 Madison Park Capital Advisors, LLC 2.28% 42,941 $2.9M
11 NBZ Investment Advisors LLC 2.16% 73,278 $5.0M
12 Diameter Capital Partners LP 1.90% 300,000 $20.3M
13 Post Resch Tallon Group Inc. 1.66% 29,788 $2.1M
14 Strategic Family Wealth Counselors, L.L.C. 1.58% 88,952 $6.0M
15 Milestones Private Investment Advisors LLC 1.52% 25,604 $1.7M
16 Whipplewood Advisors, LLC 1.46% 41,676 $2.8M
17 Valtrion Capital Management, LLC 1.23% 19,312 $1.3M
18 One Charles Private Wealth Services, LLC 1.20% 71,088 $4.8M
19 Kraematon Investment Advisors, Inc 1.18% 21,517 $1.5M
20 SkyOak Wealth, LLC 1.14% 92,431 $6.2M
21 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.09% 50,383 $2.4M
22 AYAL Capital Advisors Ltd 1.00% 54,500 $3.7M
23 WealthTrak Capital Management LLC 0.99% 20,514 $1.4M
24 Worthington Financial Partners, LLC 0.98% 16,859 $1.1M
25 Intrepid Financial Planning Group LLC 0.96% 35,132 $2.4M
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% 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 (ARKK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ARKK?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ARKK 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 ARKK?

More sellers than buyers — 40% buying: Last quarter: 362 funds reduced or exited vs 238 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ARKK holders?

Elite ownership — 74% AUM from top-100 funds: 29 of 599 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 74% of total institutional value in ARKK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held ARKK?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 389 out of 599 hedge funds have held ARKK 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 (ARKK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ARKK has moved +5.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ARKK has gained +17.0% vs +13.9% 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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