Stock Analysis
Data Source: SEC EDGAR 13F
Updated Hourly

BLACKROCK ETF TRUST II (BRLN)

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

Fetching live quote...
Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +5
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
67%

Smart Money Signals — BRLN

Based on 28 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

📈

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
28 hedge funds hold BRLN right now — the highest count in 2.8 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.
🚀

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

fund count last 6Q
+14 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.
🟢

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying

16 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 16 funds were net buyers (6 opened a brand new position + 10 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (7 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
➡️

Steady new buyers — ~6 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 1 → 7 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
🔄

Mostly new holders — 36% entered in last year

7% conviction (2yr+) 57% medium 36% new
Only 2 funds (7%) 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.
➡️

Steady discovery — ~6 new funds/quarter

4 → 7 → 1 → 7 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 1 → 7 → 6. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
🌱

Early stage — 61% of holders entered in last year

11% veterans 29% 1-2yr 61% new
Of 28 current holders: 17 (61%) entered in the past year, only 3 (11%) 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.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 28 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.8
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.8/10 — 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.

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

Analyst Price Targets

Avg. Price Target
--

Analyst Recommendations

Stock Performance

Real-time

Company Profile: BRLN

-- --
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
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BRLN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 17 days 28 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 28 23 21.74%
13F Shares 438K 402K 8.98%
Total Value $23M $21M 8.02%
New Positions 6 7 -1
Increased Positions 10 5 +5
Closed Positions 1 3 -2
Reduced Positions 7 8 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

Statistics: BRLN

View More

Valuation Measures Data as of: --

Market Cap --
Enterprise Value --
Trailing P/E --
Forward P/E --
PEG Ratio (5yr expected) --
Price/Sales (ttm) --
Price/Book (mrq) --
Enterprise Value/Revenue --
Enterprise Value/EBITDA --
Beta (5Y Monthly) --
Short Ratio (Days to Cover) --
Short % of Float --

Financial Highlights

Profitability
Profit Margin --
Return on Assets (ttm) --
Return on Equity (ttm) --
Income Statement & Cash Flow
Revenue (ttm) --
Net Income Avi to Common (ttm) --
Diluted EPS (ttm) --
Total Cash (mrq) --
Total Debt/Equity (mrq) --
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm) --

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

28 + investors

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

Top 14 institutional holders of BRLN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sunrise Financial Services, LLC 1.73% 48,082 $2.4M
2 Elm3 Financial Group, LLC 0.61% 14,294 $725K
3 Aventus Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.60% 14,041 $713K
4 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.50% 21,330 $1.1M
5 Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.37% 30,462 $1.5M
6 Realta Investment Advisors 0.12% 6,863 $348K
7 Tactive Advisors, LLC 0.09% 5,986 $304K
8 Sovran Advisors, LLC 0.05% 11,650 $595K
9 Occidental Asset Management, LLC 0.03% 4,646 $236K
10 Perigon Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 4,250 $216K
11 CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC /ADV 0.00% 642 $33K
12 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,036 $53K
13 WOLFF WIESE MAGANA LLC 0.00% 54 $3K
14 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 3,000 $152K
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 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?

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying: Last quarter: 16 funds were net buyers (6 opened a brand new position + 10 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (7 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BRLN holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 4 of 28 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 — 36% entered in last year: Only 2 funds (7%) 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.

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.