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Innovator Etfs Trust (DDFN)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — DDFN

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

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 1Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added DDFN 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 DDFN right now — the highest count in 0.5 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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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

21 buying19 selling
Last quarter: 21 funds bought or added vs 19 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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Mostly new holders — 100% entered in last year

■ 0% conviction (2yr+) ■ 0% medium ■ 100% new
Only 0 funds (0%) 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.
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Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 100% new
Of 54 current holders: 54 (100%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) 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.
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Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100

1% from top-100 AUM funds
3 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
5.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.5/10 — 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 — DDFN

In 2026 Q1, 21 hedge funds were net buyers of DDFN (9 opened a new position, 12 added to an existing one), while 19 reduced or exited (13 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 54.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DDFN

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

Market Analysis: DDFN

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Company Profile: DDFN

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much DDFN 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 · 82d ago
DDFN
nan%
SPY
+15.1%

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

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
DDFN
nan%
SPY
+1.3%

Since the filing became public, DDFN 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.

0 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DDFN
54 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 54 51 5.88%
13F Shares 4M 3M 54.88%
Total Value $77M $54M 42.52%
New Positions 9 51 -42
Increased Positions 12 0 +12
Closed Positions 6 0 +6
Reduced Positions 13 0 +13
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

54 + investors

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

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Top 25 DDFN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lee Johnson Capital Management, LLC 14.66% 2,151,188 $40.9M
2 Weaver Capital Management LLC 1.53% 371,793 $7.1M
3 Kraematon Investment Advisors, Inc 0.62% 39,822 $757K
4 Archer Investment Corp 0.61% 151,754 $2.9M
5 Welch Financial Planning, LLC 0.31% 22,903 $435K
6 Castellan Group 0.21% 81,187 $1.5M
7 World Equity Group, INC. 0.18% 36,671 $697K
8 Southland Equity Partners LLC 0.14% 36,802 $699K
9 DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. 0.12% 19,340 $367K
10 Corrado Advisors, LLC 0.10% 10,374 $197K
11 ARS Wealth Advisors Group, LLC 0.08% 52,344 $995K
12 Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC 0.08% 21,026 $399K
13 Brown Wealth Management, LLC 0.08% 15,783 $300K
14 Occidental Asset Management, LLC 0.07% 32,857 $624K
15 Diligent Investors, LLC 0.06% 13,000 $247K
16 Weaver Consulting Group 0.06% 13,401 $255K
17 AssuredPartners Investment Advisors, LLC 0.06% 28,900 $553K
18 Strategic Blueprint, LLC 0.04% 32,131 $610K
19 Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC 0.03% 22,823 $434K
20 Kfg Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 10,730 $204K
21 Sigma Planning Corp 0.02% 46,627 $886K
22 Visionary Wealth Advisors 0.02% 28,740 $546K
23 Composition Wealth, LLC 0.02% 85,461 $1.6M
24 Whipplewood Advisors, LLC 0.02% 1,730 $33K
25 Merit Financial Group, LLC 0.02% 112,572 $2.1M
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 — Innovator Etfs Trust (DDFN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DDFN?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 21 funds bought or added vs 19 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 DDFN holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100: 3 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held DDFN?

Mostly new holders — 100% entered in last year: Only 0 funds (0%) 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.

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

As of today, DDFN 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), DDFN 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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