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DBX ETF TR (DBEF)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — DBEF

Based on 389 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DBEF 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
389 hedge funds hold DBEF 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+59 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

201 buying132 selling
Last quarter: 201 funds were net buyers (55 opened a brand new position + 146 added to an existing one). Only 132 were sellers (103 trimmed + 29 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new DBEF position: 53 → 41 → 35 → 55. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 18% new
229 out of 389 hedge funds have held DBEF 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 — ~55 new funds/quarter

48 → 53 → 41 → 35 → 55 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 41 → 35 → 55. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 389 current holders: 235 (60%) 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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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 389 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in DBEF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DBEF

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

Market Analysis: DBEF

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Company Profile: DBEF

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

32 top-rated funds 13 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: DBEF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 16 days 389 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 389 363 7.16%
13F Shares 114M 127M -9.68%
Total Value $5.54B $5.89B -5.92%
New Positions 55 35 +20
Increased Positions 146 116 +30
Closed Positions 29 33 -4
Reduced Positions 103 119 -16
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

389 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of DBEF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 RAINEY & RANDALL WEALTH ADVISORS INC. 12.24% 1,525,413 $75.4M
2 BURKETT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 8.37% 494,440 $24.4M
3 MOSAIC FAMILY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 7.57% 1,497,101 $74.0M
4 Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, LTD. 6.68% 677,831 $33.5M
5 Alexis Investment Partners, LLC 5.96% 179,222 $8.7M
6 Financial Insights, Inc. 5.91% 366,799 $17.6M
7 Blankinship & Foster, LLC 5.70% 521,611 $25.8M
8 TrueWealth Advisors, LLC 4.32% 347,913 $17.2M
9 Carter Financial Group, INC. 4.23% 138,374 $6.8M
10 DROMS STRAUSS ADVISORS INC /MO/ /ADV 4.06% 314,782 $15.6M
11 RAINIER FAMILY WEALTH INC 3.65% 110,223 $5.4M
12 Holos Integrated Wealth LLC 2.92% 115,168 $5.8M
13 Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors, LLC 2.58% 188,914 $9.3M
14 Tactive Advisors, LLC 2.50% 179,317 $8.9M
15 NORTHEAST PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC. / NH / 2.43% 73,370 $3.6M
16 Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors 2.34% 76,887 $3.8M
17 ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 1.96% 219,774 $10.9M
18 Fiduciary Planning LLC 1.94% 130,130 $6.4M
19 Integrated Capital Management, LLC 1.71% 82,308 $4.1M
20 Summa Corp. 1.60% 78,478 $3.9M
21 Sage Capital Management, LLC 1.59% 68,671 $3.4M
22 Chris Bulman Inc 1.58% 73,008 $3.6M
23 Embree Financial Group 1.49% 256,522 $12.7M
24 Next Level Private LLC 1.39% 124,492 $6.1M
25 Investors Research Corp 1.24% 131,770 $6.5M
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 — DBX ETF TR (DBEF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DBEF?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DBEF 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 DBEF?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 201 funds were net buyers (55 opened a brand new position + 146 added to an existing one). Only 132 were sellers (103 trimmed + 29 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for DBEF holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 22 of 389 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in DBEF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held DBEF?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 229 out of 389 hedge funds have held DBEF 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.

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.