BNY Mellon ETF Trust (BKUI): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy BNY Mellon ETF Trust (BKUI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BKUI has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BKUI gained -0.2% 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.

BNY Mellon ETF Trust (BKUI)

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

Smart Money Signals — BKUI

Based on 30 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BKUI 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

30 hedge funds hold BKUI 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 — +100% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+15 new funds entered over the past year (+100% 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 — 60% buying

18 buying12 selling

Last quarter: 18 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 10 added to an existing one). Only 12 were sellers (9 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 8 → 8 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mostly new holders — 53% entered in last year

■ 13% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 53% new

Only 4 funds (13%) 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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Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

7 → 4 → 8 → 8 → 8 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 8 → 8 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Early stage — 73% of holders entered in last year

■ 7% veterans ■ 20% 1-2yr ■ 73% new

Of 30 current holders: 22 (73%) entered in the past year, only 2 (7%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 3% AUM from top-100

3% from top-100 AUM funds

7 of 30 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 3% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

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 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	30	25	20.0%
13F Shares	9M	3M	168.48%
Total Value	$445M	$166M	168.33%
New Positions	8	8	-
Increased Positions	10	8	+2
Closed Positions	3	5	-2
Reduced Positions	9	6	+3
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

20.0%

13F Shares

168.48%

Total Value

$445M

$166M

168.33%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-2

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

30 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 BKUI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	RPOA Advisors, Inc.	13.75%	6,312,334	$314.3M
2	Total Investment Management Inc	10.89%	1,876,106	$93.4M
3	Elevated Financial Group LLC	0.62%	38,024	$1.9M
4	Kensington Asset Management, LLC	0.36%	138,713	$6.9M
5	PCG Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.34%	27,146	$1.4M
6	Avestar Capital, LLC	0.22%	70,128	$3.5M
7	WealthCare Investment Partners, LLC	0.09%	6,629	$330K
8	Venture Visionary Partners LLC	0.06%	36,836	$1.8M
9	Western Wealth Management, LLC	0.04%	23,000	$1.1M
10	Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC	0.02%	10,000	$498K
11	Krilogy Financial LLC	0.01%	7,980	$397K
12	O'shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC	0.00%	20,100	$1.0M
13	Private Advisor Group, LLC	0.00%	18,920	$942K
14	Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC	0.00%	13,729	$683K
15	&Partners	0.00%	13,645	$679K
16	LPL Financial LLC	0.00%	164,972	$8.2M
17	Raymond James Financial Inc	0.00%	82,432	$4.1M
18	Geneos Wealth Management Inc.	0.00%	382	$19K
19	Wells Fargo & Company/Mn	0.00%	33,705	$1.7M
20	HighTower Advisors, LLC	0.00%	5,376	$268K
21	Triumph Capital Management	0.00%	25	$1K
22	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	2,787	$139K
23	Harbour Investments, INC.	0.00%	156	$8K
24	Envestnet Asset Management Inc	0.00%	7,300	$363K
25	Citadel Advisors LLC	0.00%	10,557	$526K

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 — BNY Mellon ETF Trust (BKUI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BKUI?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BKUI 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 BKUI?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 18 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 10 added to an existing one). Only 12 were sellers (9 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BKUI holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 3% AUM from top-100: 7 of 30 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 3% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held BKUI?

Mostly new holders — 53% entered in last year: Only 4 funds (13%) 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 BNY Mellon ETF Trust (BKUI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BKUI has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BKUI has gained -0.2% 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.

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BNY Mellon ETF Trust (BKUI)

Smart Money Signals — BKUI

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +100% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

Mostly new holders — 53% entered in last year

Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

Early stage — 73% of holders entered in last year

Smaller funds dominant — 3% AUM from top-100

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