Ark ETF Tr (ARKQ): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

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

As of today, ARKQ has moved -6.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ARKQ gained +10.4% vs +14.9% 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.

Ark ETF Tr (ARKQ)

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

Smart Money Signals — ARKQ

Based on 264 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ARKQ 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

264 hedge funds hold ARKQ right now — the highest count in 3.0 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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Fast accumulation — +75% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+113 new funds entered over the past year (+75% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

144 buying80 selling

Last quarter: 144 funds were net buyers (44 opened a brand new position + 100 added to an existing one). Only 80 were sellers (53 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 50 → 58 → 63 → 44. 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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43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 43% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 34% new

114 out of 264 hedge funds have held ARKQ 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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Steady discovery — ~44 new funds/quarter

28 → 50 → 58 → 63 → 44 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 58 → 63 → 44. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 37% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 37% new

Entry-cohort mix of 272 holders: 150 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 21 entered 1–2 years ago, and 101 (37%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds

22 of 263 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in ARKQ. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.7

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	262	247	6.07%
13F Shares	4M	4M	6.69%
Total Value	$480M	$462M	3.81%
New Positions	44	63	-19
Increased Positions	97	91	+6
Closed Positions	29	23	+6
Reduced Positions	52	35	+17
Total Calls	5	5	-
Total Puts	4	4	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.8	0.8	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

262

247

6.07%

13F Shares

6.69%

Total Value

$480M

$462M

3.81%

New Positions

-19

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

+17

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.8

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

262 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 ARKQ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Hutchens & Kramer Investment Management Group, LLC	1.05%	29,545	$3.3M
2	Aspire Capital Advisors LLC	0.96%	37,906	$4.3M
3	Hartford Financial Management Inc.	0.94%	32,803	$3.7M
4	Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd	0.85%	252,500	$28.4M
5	Worthington Financial Partners, LLC	0.85%	8,767	$986K
6	Wealth Management Partners, LLC	0.56%	17,446	$2.0M
7	Triton Financial Group Inc	0.52%	2,612	$297K
8	Antonelli Financial Advisors, LLC	0.43%	5,513	$620K
9	Tacita Capital Inc	0.32%	4,750	$534K
10	Navis Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.31%	5,432	$611K
11	Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC	0.30%	20,742	$2.3M
12	ATX Financial Planning, LLC	0.28%	3,267	$367K
13	Copia Wealth Management	0.27%	3,450	$388K
14	Purus Wealth Management, LLC	0.24%	6,777	$762K
15	Saxon Interests, INC.	0.22%	5,779	$650K
16	Compass Capital Corp /Ma/ /Adv	0.21%	4,399	$573K
17	Parisi Gray Wealth Management	0.19%	7,218	$812K
18	Lauer Wealth, LLC	0.19%	2,022	$242K
19	Global View Capital Management LLC	0.18%	5,912	$665K
20	Fairscale Capital, LLC	0.16%	1,999	$225K
21	Wealth Watch Advisors, INC	0.15%	3,258	$366K
22	Heritage Wealth Management, Inc.	0.15%	2,709	$305K
23	Strategic Advocates LLC	0.15%	302	$34K
24	Arwa LLC	0.15%	2,512	$297K
25	Gerber, LLC	0.15%	2,337	$263K

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 (ARKQ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ARKQ?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ARKQ 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 ARKQ?

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 144 funds were net buyers (44 opened a brand new position + 100 added to an existing one). Only 80 were sellers (53 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ARKQ holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 22 of 263 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in ARKQ. 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 ARKQ?

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 114 out of 264 hedge funds have held ARKQ 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 (ARKQ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ARKQ has moved -6.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ARKQ has gained +10.4% vs +14.9% 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.

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Ark ETF Tr (ARKQ)

Smart Money Signals — ARKQ

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +75% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-19 vs last Q)

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~44 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 37% newcomers

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

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