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Blackrock ETF Trust II (BRLN)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — BRLN

Based on 29 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BRLN 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
29 hedge funds hold BRLN 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 — +45% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+9 new funds entered over the past year (+45% 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 — 57% buying

17 buying13 selling
Last quarter: 17 funds bought or added vs 13 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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Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 7 → 6 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 48% entered in last year

■ 14% conviction (2yr+) ■ 38% medium ■ 48% new
Only 4 funds (14%) 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 — ~7 new funds/quarter

7 → 1 → 7 → 6 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 7 → 6 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 62% of holders entered in last year

■ 14% veterans ■ 24% 1-2yr ■ 62% new
Of 29 current holders: 18 (62%) entered in the past year, only 4 (14%) 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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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
5.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.0/10 — 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 — BRLN

In 2026 Q1, 17 hedge funds were net buyers of BRLN (7 opened a new position, 10 added to an existing one), while 13 reduced or exited (7 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 36% of total institutional value in BRLN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 29.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BRLN

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

Market Analysis: BRLN

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Company Profile: BRLN

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much BRLN 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
BRLN
+0.6%
SPY
+13.9%

BRLN outperformed SPY by -13.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
BRLN
+0.1%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, BRLN outperformed SPY by -0.1% .

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.

3 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BRLN
29 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 29 28 3.57%
13F Shares 402K 438K -8.32%
Total Value $20M $23M -9.81%
New Positions 7 6 +1
Increased Positions 10 10 -
Closed Positions 6 1 +5
Reduced Positions 7 7 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

29 + investors

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Top 25 BRLN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sunrise Financial Services, LLC 1.73% 48,082 $2.4M
2 Turning Point Benefit Group, Inc. 0.91% 28,205 $1.4M
3 Elm3 Financial Group, LLC 0.61% 14,294 $725K
4 Aventus Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.60% 14,041 $713K
5 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.50% 21,330 $1.1M
6 Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.37% 30,462 $1.5M
7 Realta Investment Advisors 0.12% 6,863 $348K
8 Tactive Advisors, LLC 0.09% 5,986 $304K
9 Sovran Advisors, LLC 0.05% 11,650 $595K
10 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.03% 26,244 $1.3M
11 Occidental Asset Management, LLC 0.03% 4,646 $236K
12 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 5,375 $272K
13 Principal Securities, INC. 0.01% 8,911 $452K
14 Arax Advisory Partners 0.01% 4,573 $232K
15 Perigon Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 4,250 $216K
16 Creative Financial Designs Inc /Adv 0.00% 642 $33K
17 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,036 $53K
18 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 119,071 $6.0M
19 Wolff Wiese Magana LLC 0.00% 54 $3K
20 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 3,000 $152K
21 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 13,361 $678K
22 AE Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 1,765 $90K
23 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 466 $24K
24 Jane Street Group, LLC 0.00% 17,400 $883K
25 Royal Bank of Canada 0.00% 9,895 $502K
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 II (BRLN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BRLN?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BRLN 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 BRLN?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 17 funds bought or added vs 13 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 BRLN holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 4 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held BRLN?

Mostly new holders — 48% entered in last year: Only 4 funds (14%) 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 II (BRLN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BRLN has moved +0.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BRLN has gained +0.6% 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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