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Dbx ETF Tr (DBEF)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +15
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — DBEF

Based on 431 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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
431 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+52 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

207 buying166 selling
Last quarter: 207 funds bought or added vs 166 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 46 → 38 → 60 → 51. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 20% new
246 out of 431 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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Growing discovery — still being found

56 → 46 → 38 → 60 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 46 → 38 → 60 → 51. A growing number of institutions are discovering DBEF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 431 holders: 254 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 66 entered 1–2 years ago, and 111 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
25 of 431 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% 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.
3.7
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 — DBEF

In 2026 Q1, 207 hedge funds were net buyers of DBEF (51 opened a new position, 156 added to an existing one), while 166 reduced or exited (130 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 62% of total institutional value in DBEF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +15 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 431.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Dbx ETF Tr (DBEF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DBEF 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 · 81d ago
DBEF
nan%
SPY
+15.1%

DBEF outperformed SPY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
DBEF
nan%
SPY
+1.3%

Since the filing became public, DBEF outperformed SPY by nan% .

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.

14 top-rated funds 15 high-conviction
Consensus
5.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DBEF
423 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 423 416 1.68%
13F Shares 122M 115M 5.38%
Total Value $5.90B $5.58B 5.69%
New Positions 47 60 -13
Increased Positions 154 149 +5
Closed Positions 40 31 +9
Reduced Positions 129 114 +15
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

423 + investors

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Top 25 DBEF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rainey & Randall Wealth Advisors INC. 12.24% 1,525,413 $75.4M
2 Hilltop Partners LLC 11.72% 924,359 $45.7M
3 Dala Group, LLC 10.17% 246,300 $12.2M
4 Burkett Financial Services, LLC 8.37% 494,440 $24.4M
5 Mosaic Family Wealth Partners, LLC 7.57% 1,497,101 $74.0M
6 Capital Developers, LLC 7.28% 163,562 $8.1M
7 Sachem Hill LLC 6.85% 715,970 $35.4M
8 COFG Advisors, LLC 6.80% 556,905 $27.5M
9 Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, LTD. 6.68% 677,831 $33.5M
10 Tme Financial, INC. 6.23% 182,083 $9.0M
11 Alexis Investment Partners, LLC 5.96% 179,222 $8.7M
12 Financial Insights, Inc. 5.91% 366,799 $17.6M
13 Forefront Analytics, LLC 5.70% 126,892 $6.3M
14 Blankinship & Foster, LLC 5.70% 521,611 $25.8M
15 WESCAP Management Group, Inc. 5.41% 556,186 $27.5M
16 Wellington Grp LLC 4.33% 272,889 $13.1M
17 TrueWealth Advisors, LLC 4.32% 347,913 $17.2M
18 Carter Financial Group, INC. 4.23% 138,374 $6.8M
19 High Note Wealth, LLC 4.20% 432,988 $21.4M
20 Droms Strauss Advisors Inc /Mo/ /Adv 4.06% 314,782 $15.6M
21 Rainier Family Wealth Inc 3.65% 110,223 $5.4M
22 Philadelphia Investment Partners, LLC 3.25% 96,617 $4.8M
23 Crewe Advisors LLC 3.22% 763,453 $37.7M
24 Ipsen Advisor Group LLC 3.08% 89,244 $4.4M
25 Ruggaard & Associates LLC 2.93% 149,613 $7.4M
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?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 207 funds bought or added vs 166 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 DBEF holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 25 of 431 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% 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?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 246 out of 431 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.

Is it too late to buy Dbx ETF Tr (DBEF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DBEF has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DBEF has gained nan% vs +15.1% 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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