ETF Ser Solutions (DEFR): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy ETF Ser Solutions (DEFR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DEFR 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), DEFR 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.

ETF Ser Solutions (DEFR)

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Smart Money Signals — DEFR

Based on 26 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 3Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DEFR 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

26 hedge funds hold DEFR right now — the highest count in 1.0 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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More buyers than sellers — 86% buying

25 buying4 selling

Last quarter: 25 funds were net buyers (6 opened a brand new position + 19 added to an existing one). Only 4 were sellers (1 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~6 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 4 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mostly new holders — 58% entered in last year

■ 0% conviction (2yr+) ■ 42% medium ■ 58% 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

7 → 4 → 6 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 4 → 6. DEFR is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 100% new

Of 26 current holders: 26 (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 — 8% AUM from top-100

8% from top-100 AUM funds

2 of 26 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 8% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

6.2

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 6.2/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	26	23	13.04%
13F Shares	4M	3M	31.53%
Total Value	$103M	$79M	30.96%
New Positions	6	4	+2
Increased Positions	19	16	+3
Closed Positions	3	1	+2
Reduced Positions	1	2	-1
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

13.04%

13F Shares

31.53%

Total Value

$103M

$79M

30.96%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

26 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 DEFR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	6th Street Advisors, LLC	5.31%	317,186	$8.4M
2	Park Place Capital Corp	1.39%	260,689	$6.9M
3	One Plus One Wealth Management, LLC	0.97%	86,529	$2.3M
4	Renasant Bank	0.66%	35,094	$933K
5	Second Half Financial Partners, LLC	0.58%	48,310	$1.3M
6	MBE Wealth Management, LLC	0.53%	47,803	$1.3M
7	Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC	0.38%	1,817,445	$48.3M
8	Compass Ion Advisors, LLC	0.38%	148,550	$4.0M
9	Waterloo Capital, L.P.	0.30%	161,399	$4.3M
10	Second Line Capital, LLC	0.26%	52,556	$1.4M
11	Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated	0.26%	134,766	$3.6M
12	Cushing Capital Partners, LLC	0.25%	12,127	$323K
13	Grant Street Asset Management, Inc.	0.12%	23,019	$612K
14	Regal Investment Advisors LLC	0.09%	59,745	$1.6M
15	Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC	0.04%	116,336	$3.1M
16	United Advisor Group, LLC	0.03%	9,580	$255K
17	Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC	0.03%	140,561	$3.7M
18	Meridian Wealth Management, LLC	0.03%	28,356	$754K
19	Atria Investments, Inc	0.01%	39,294	$1.0M
20	Independent Advisor Alliance	0.00%	11,598	$308K
21	Envestnet Asset Management Inc	0.00%	268,627	$7.1M
22	Harbour Investments, INC.	0.00%	2,263	$60K
23	Advisory Services Network, LLC	0.00%	2,217	$59K
24	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	14,813	$394K
25	Farther Finance Advisors, LLC	0.00%	1,110	$30K

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 — ETF Ser Solutions (DEFR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DEFR?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DEFR 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 DEFR?

More buyers than sellers — 86% buying: Last quarter: 25 funds were net buyers (6 opened a brand new position + 19 added to an existing one). Only 4 were sellers (1 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for DEFR holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 8% AUM from top-100: 2 of 26 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 8% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held DEFR?

Mostly new holders — 58% 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 ETF Ser Solutions (DEFR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DEFR 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), DEFR 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.

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ETF Ser Solutions (DEFR)

Smart Money Signals — DEFR

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

More buyers than sellers — 86% buying

Steady new buyers — ~6 new funds per quarter

Mostly new holders — 58% entered in last year

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

Smaller funds dominant — 8% AUM from top-100

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