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Advisorshares Tr (CWS)

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

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Buyers last Q
38%

Smart Money Signals — CWS

Based on 54 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CWS 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
54 hedge funds hold CWS 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+7 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 38% buying

19 buying31 selling
Last quarter: 31 funds sold vs only 19 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish 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: 9 → 5 → 5 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 39% long-term, 22% new

39% conviction (2yr+) 39% medium 22% new
Of the 54 current holders: 21 (39%) held >2 years, 21 held 1–2 years, and 12 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

9 → 9 → 5 → 5 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 5 → 5 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 31% veterans, 35% new entrants

31% veterans 33% 1-2yr 35% new
Of 54 current holders: 17 (31%) held 2+ years, 18 held 1–2 years, 19 (35%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100

13% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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 — CWS

In 2026 Q1, 19 hedge funds were net buyers of CWS (8 opened a new position, 11 added to an existing one), while 31 reduced or exited (24 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 38% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 54.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CWS

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

Market Analysis: CWS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Advisorshares Tr (CWS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CWS 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 · 89d ago
CWS
+5.1%
SPY
+12.4%

CWS outperformed SPY by -7.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 44d ago
CWS
+1.6%
SPY
-1.1%

Since the filing became public, CWS outperformed SPY by +2.7% .

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
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CWS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 54 53 1.89%
13F Shares 1M 1M -7.55%
Total Value $59M $74M -21.23%
New Positions 8 5 +3
Increased Positions 11 20 -9
Closed Positions 7 4 +3
Reduced Positions 24 18 +6
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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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in CWS. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 CWS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Stone Wealth Partners 1.92% 33,044 $2.1M
2 Mason & Associates Inc 0.59% 48,375 $3.1M
3 Kingsman Wealth Management, Inc. 0.33% 9,139 $592K
4 Millstone Evans Group, LLC 0.31% 8,083 $523K
5 Nova Wealth Management, Inc. 0.29% 6,881 $446K
6 TrueWealth Advisors, LLC 0.28% 17,237 $1.1M
7 Spreng Capital Management, INC. 0.20% 6,701 $434K
8 IRON Financial LLC 0.11% 4,000 $259K
9 Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC 0.09% 23,986 $1.6M
10 United Advisor Group, LLC 0.07% 8,527 $552K
11 Sigma Planning Corp 0.05% 29,460 $1.9M
12 GC Wealth Management RIA, LLC 0.05% 18,119 $1.2M
13 Perennial Investment Advisors, LLC 0.04% 7,834 $507K
14 Holos Integrated Wealth LLC 0.03% 1,000 $66K
15 Integrated Advisors Network LLC 0.03% 9,665 $626K
16 Bay Colony Advisory Group, Inc d/b/a Bay Colony Advisors 0.03% 3,180 $206K
17 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.02% 98,134 $6.4M
18 Icon Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.02% 5,112 $343K
19 Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 6,210 $402K
20 Comprehensive Financial Planning, Inc./PA 0.01% 330 $21K
21 Cibc World Market INC. 0.01% 129,496 $8.4M
22 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 3,442 $225K
23 Snowden Capital Advisors LLC 0.01% 5,110 $331K
24 Osaic Holdings, INC. 0.01% 85,949 $5.6M
25 Nbc Securities, INC. 0.01% 1,561 $101K
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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 — Advisorshares Tr (CWS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CWS?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CWS 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 CWS?

Heavy selling pressure — only 38% buying: Last quarter: 31 funds sold vs only 19 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for CWS holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100: 10 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held CWS?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 22% new: Of the 54 current holders: 21 (39%) held >2 years, 21 held 1–2 years, and 12 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Advisorshares Tr (CWS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CWS has moved +1.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CWS has gained +5.1% vs +12.4% 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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