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Blackrock ETF Trust (BAI)

528 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BAI. 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
↑ +43
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
82%

Smart Money Signals — BAI

Based on 537 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BAI 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
537 hedge funds hold BAI 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 — +1889% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+510 new funds entered over the past year (+1889% 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 — 82% buying

467 buying101 selling
Last quarter: 467 funds were net buyers (94 opened a brand new position + 373 added to an existing one). Only 101 were sellers (50 trimmed + 51 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-53 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 246 → 128 → 147 → 94. 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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Mostly new holders — 58% entered in last year

■ 0% conviction (2yr+) ■ 41% medium ■ 58% new
Only 2 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

19 → 246 → 128 → 147 → 94 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 246 → 128 → 147 → 94. BAI 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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Early stage — 98% of holders entered in last year

■ 1% veterans ■ 1% 1-2yr ■ 98% new
Of 537 current holders: 526 (98%) entered in the past year, only 3 (1%) 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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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
21 of 537 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in BAI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
6.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 6.5/10 — 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 — BAI

In 2026 Q1, 467 hedge funds were net buyers of BAI (94 opened a new position, 373 added to an existing one), while 101 reduced or exited (50 trimmed, 51 sold completely) — a 82% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 46% of total institutional value in BAI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +43 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 537.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BAI

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

Market Analysis: BAI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Blackrock ETF Trust (BAI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BAI 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 · 74d ago
BAI
+48.5%
SPY
+14.1%

BAI outperformed SPY by +34.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
BAI
+4.6%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, BAI outperformed SPY by +4.3% .

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.

14 top-rated funds 32 high-conviction
Consensus
5.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BAI
528 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 528 494 6.88%
13F Shares 291M 256M 13.53%
Total Value $9.12B $8.53B 6.86%
New Positions 89 147 -58
Increased Positions 370 306 +64
Closed Positions 55 24 +31
Reduced Positions 49 29 +20
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

528 + investors

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

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Top 25 BAI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Buttonwood Financial Group, LLC 7.17% 353,593 $11.7M
2 Centerline Wealth Advisors, LLC 5.68% 479,288 $15.8M
3 Dynasty Wealth Management, LLC 5.65% 19,651,117 $647.5M
4 Abundance Wealth Counselors 5.27% 1,114,217 $36.7M
5 Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC 4.50% 254,173 $8.4M
6 Sagespring Wealth Partners, LLC 4.47% 7,445,617 $245.3M
7 Hobbs Wealth Management, LLC 4.34% 132,956 $4.4M
8 Midwest Capital Advisors, LLC 4.26% 276,461 $9.1M
9 Sofi Wealth, LLC 4.13% 2,602,652 $85.8M
10 Peak Wealth Management LLC 3.87% 142,976 $4.7M
11 Storen Legacy Partners, LLC 3.84% 372,014 $12.3M
12 OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC 3.74% 7,930,885 $261.3M
13 Town Capital LLC 3.73% 139,950 $4.6M
14 Kilter Group LLC 3.69% 259,833 $8.6M
15 Avid Wealth Partners LLC 3.60% 230,868 $7.6M
16 Eq LLC 3.59% 386,872 $12.7M
17 Curtis Wealth Management LLC 3.36% 108,510 $3.6M
18 Core Wealth Advisors, LLC 3.33% 131,511 $4.3M
19 West Wealth Group, LLC 3.33% 511,188 $16.8M
20 A4 Wealth Advisors LLC 3.13% 116,407 $3.8M
21 Bedminster, LLC 3.08% 100,542 $3.3M
22 Integras Partners LLC 3.02% 139,319 $4.6M
23 J.E. Simmons & Co., P.C. 3.01% 136,607 $4.5M
24 Keystone Financial Services 2.99% 309,678 $10.2M
25 ShoreHaven Wealth Partners, LLC 2.98% 251,503 $8.3M
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 — Blackrock ETF Trust (BAI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BAI?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BAI 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 BAI?

More buyers than sellers — 82% buying: Last quarter: 467 funds were net buyers (94 opened a brand new position + 373 added to an existing one). Only 101 were sellers (50 trimmed + 51 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BAI holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 21 of 537 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in BAI. 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 BAI?

Mostly new holders — 58% entered in last year: Only 2 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 Blackrock ETF Trust (BAI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BAI has moved +4.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BAI has gained +48.5% 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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