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Innovator Etfs Trust (BSTP)

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

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Buyers last Q
42%

Smart Money Signals — BSTP

Based on 40 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BSTP 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
40 hedge funds hold BSTP 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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Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+4 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

15 buying21 selling
Last quarter: 21 funds reduced or exited vs 15 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 2 → 1 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

55% conviction (2yr+) 35% medium 10% new
22 out of 40 hedge funds have held BSTP for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

2 → 5 → 2 → 1 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 2 → 1 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

57% veterans 32% 1-2yr 10% new
Of 40 current holders: 23 (57%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Smaller funds dominant — 5% AUM from top-100

5% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 40 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 5% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

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 — BSTP

In 2026 Q1, 15 hedge funds were net buyers of BSTP (5 opened a new position, 10 added to an existing one), while 21 reduced or exited (17 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 42% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 40.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BSTP

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

Market Analysis: BSTP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Innovator Etfs Trust (BSTP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BSTP 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 · 77d ago
BSTP
+9.5%
SPY
+15.9%

BSTP outperformed SPY by -6.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
BSTP
+1.5%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, BSTP outperformed SPY by -0.5% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BSTP
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 40 39 2.56%
13F Shares 1M 1M 4.55%
Total Value $49M $48M 2.43%
New Positions 5 1 +4
Increased Positions 10 11 -1
Closed Positions 4 2 +2
Reduced Positions 17 16 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 BSTP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Triton Financial Group Inc 5.76% 90,353 $3.3M
2 D.B. Root & Company, LLC 1.82% 211,438 $7.6M
3 Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC 1.17% 32,861 $1.2M
4 Ofc Financial Planning, LLC 1.13% 31,840 $1.1M
5 Cambridge Advisors Inc. 0.60% 86,065 $3.1M
6 Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC 0.49% 49,786 $1.8M
7 Sunbelt Securities, Inc. 0.47% 205,710 $7.4M
8 Arlington Capital Management, Inc. 0.28% 13,896 $500K
9 FSA Advisors, Inc. 0.14% 6,043 $218K
10 Nations Financial Group Inc, /Ia/ /Adv 0.14% 75,524 $2.7M
11 Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC 0.11% 41,864 $1.5M
12 Bedel Financial Consulting, Inc. 0.03% 7,373 $265K
13 Krilogy Financial LLC 0.03% 21,880 $827K
14 Kfg Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 5,615 $202K
15 Old Mission Capital LLC 0.02% 38,698 $1.4M
16 GeoWealth Management, LLC 0.02% 14,950 $538K
17 Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC 0.01% 19,594 $706K
18 Brookstone Capital Management 0.01% 27,642 $995K
19 Principal Securities, INC. 0.01% 12,472 $449K
20 Osaic Holdings, INC. 0.01% 114,210 $4.1M
21 Diversify Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 7,731 $294K
22 Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC 0.00% 55,782 $2.0M
23 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 63,539 $2.3M
24 Merit Financial Group, LLC 0.00% 8,173 $294K
25 Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC 0.00% 4,075 $147K
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% 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 — Innovator Etfs Trust (BSTP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BSTP?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BSTP 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 BSTP?

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying: Last quarter: 21 funds reduced or exited vs 15 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for BSTP holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 5% AUM from top-100: 5 of 40 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 5% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held BSTP?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 22 out of 40 hedge funds have held BSTP for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Innovator Etfs Trust (BSTP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BSTP has moved +1.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BSTP has gained +9.5% vs +15.9% 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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