Blackrock ETF Trust (BAI) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Blackrock ETF Trust (BAI) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BAI has moved -8.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -2.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.1%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BAI gained -18.8% vs +5.2% 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.

Blackrock ETF Trust (BAI)

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

Smart Money Signals — BAI

Based on 662 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 7 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

662 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 — +143% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+390 new funds entered over the past year (+143% 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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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

334 buying335 selling

Last quarter: 334 funds bought or added vs 335 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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More new buyers each quarter (+59 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new BAI position: 128 → 148 → 95 → 154. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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Mostly new holders — 51% entered in last year

■ 0% conviction (2yr+) ■ 49% medium ■ 51% 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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Value +63% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Value

+63%

+1%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +63%, but actual share count only changed +2%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Steady discovery — ~154 new funds/quarter

247 → 128 → 148 → 95 → 154 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 128 → 148 → 95 → 154. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Early stage — 96% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 3% 1-2yr ■ 96% new

Of 663 current holders: 638 (96%) entered in the past year, only 3 (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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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds

26 of 661 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% 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.

5.4

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 5.4/10 — 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 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	657	538	22.12%
13F Shares	296M	292M	1.41%
Total Value	$14.91B	$9.15B	62.96%
New Positions	152	95	+57
Increased Positions	180	373	-193
Closed Positions	32	52	-20
Reduced Positions	304	50	+254
Total Calls	1	1	-
Total Puts	1	0	100%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

657

538

22.12%

13F Shares

296M

292M

1.41%

Total Value

$14.91B

$9.15B

62.96%

New Positions

152

+57

Increased Positions

180

373

-193

Closed Positions

-20

Reduced Positions

304

+254

Total Calls

Total Puts

100%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

Top 25 BAI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC	10.79%	410,397	$21.6M
2	Buttonwood Financial Group, LLC	7.80%	258,723	$13.6M
3	Hemming& Wealth Management, INC.	6.83%	212,817	$11.2M
4	Abundance Wealth Counselors	6.64%	1,939,405	$102.2M
5	Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory LLC	5.88%	252,580	$13.3M
6	Sofi Wealth, LLC	5.59%	2,635,605	$138.9M
7	Dynasty Wealth Management, LLC	5.54%	14,150,853	$746.0M
8	Avid Wealth Partners LLC	5.49%	214,928	$11.3M
9	Hobbs Wealth Management, LLC	5.46%	122,585	$6.5M
10	Midwest Capital Advisors, LLC	5.02%	234,379	$12.4M
11	Shah Wealth Advisors, LLC	4.76%	391,169	$20.6M
12	Centerline Wealth Advisors, LLC	4.74%	286,945	$15.1M
13	Peak Wealth Management LLC	4.67%	126,148	$6.7M
14	Bush Investment Group, LLC	4.64%	257,512	$8.5M
15	Kilter Group LLC	4.34%	227,170	$12.0M
16	Sagespring Wealth Partners, LLC	4.28%	5,280,812	$278.4M
17	Town Capital LLC	4.22%	126,199	$6.7M
18	A4 Wealth Advisors LLC	4.04%	115,680	$6.1M
19	Eq LLC	4.04%	312,275	$16.5M
20	J.E. Simmons & Co., P.C.	3.98%	134,090	$7.1M
21	West Wealth Group, LLC	3.89%	451,582	$23.8M
22	Archer Investment Management, LLC	3.82%	211,985	$11.2M
23	Core Wealth Advisors, LLC	3.78%	97,213	$5.1M
24	Curtis Wealth Management LLC	3.74%	83,711	$4.4M
25	Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners	3.72%	639,824	$33.7M

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 — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 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?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 334 funds bought or added vs 335 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for BAI holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 26 of 661 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% 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 — 51% 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 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BAI has moved -8.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -2.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.1%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BAI has gained -18.8% vs +5.2% 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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Blackrock ETF Trust (BAI)

Smart Money Signals — BAI

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +143% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 50% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+59 vs last Q)

Mostly new holders — 51% entered in last year

Value +63% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Steady discovery — ~154 new funds/quarter

Early stage — 96% of holders entered in last year

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

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