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WISDOMTREE TR (DES)

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

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Smart Money Signals — DES

Based on 313 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DES 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
313 hedge funds hold DES 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+6% 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 — 50% buying

132 buying134 selling
Last quarter: 132 funds bought or added vs 134 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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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new DES position: 27 → 34 → 27 → 37. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 16% new
202 out of 313 hedge funds have held DES 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 — ~37 new funds/quarter

31 → 27 → 34 → 27 → 37 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 34 → 27 → 37. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

67% veterans 14% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 313 current holders: 210 (67%) 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
19 of 313 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in DES. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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: DES

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

Market Analysis: DES

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Company Profile: DES

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

22 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: DES
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 313 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 313 295 6.1%
13F Shares 26M 27M -1.65%
Total Value $913M $896M 1.88%
New Positions 37 27 +10
Increased Positions 95 90 +5
Closed Positions 19 26 -7
Reduced Positions 115 116 -1
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 DES. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of DES — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Stonebridge Wealth Management, LLC 4.84% 140,617 $5.1M
2 Lee-Kelleher Wealth Management 3.48% 162,739 $5.8M
3 Melone Private Wealth, LLC 2.53% 172,167 $6.2M
4 Marathon Strategic Advisors, LLC 1.77% 68,287 $2.5M
5 VAUGHAN & Co SECURITIES, INC. 1.46% 78,492 $2.8M
6 FFG RETIREMENT ADVISORS LLC 1.09% 52,157 $1.9M
7 Key FInancial Inc 1.02% 158,701 $5.7M
8 Old North State Wealth Management, LLC 0.69% 41,321 $1.5M
9 Aspen Investment Management Inc 0.64% 57,776 $2K
10 Powers Advisory Group, LLC 0.62% 48,861 $1.8M
11 Wealthcare Capital Partners, LLC 0.62% 36,600 $1.3M
12 Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. 0.60% 71,231 $2.6M
13 FOUNDERS GROVE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.49% 60,029 $2.2M
14 Infinity Wealth Counsel, LLC 0.48% 14,390 $517K
15 Seek First Inc. 0.44% 17,196 $618K
16 Investment Partners Asset Management, Inc. 0.43% 19,571 $703K
17 BIP Wealth, LLC 0.31% 213,769 $7.7M
18 F&V Capital Management, LLC 0.31% 40,245 $1K
19 Parcion Private Wealth LLC 0.29% 128,500 $4.6M
20 Platform Technology Partners 0.28% 39,781 $1.4M
21 BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP 0.22% 66,584 $2.2M
22 Three Magnolias Financial Advisors, LLC 0.20% 8,957 $322K
23 SC&H Financial Advisors, Inc. 0.19% 34,199 $1.2M
24 AdvisorNet Financial, Inc 0.18% 95,624 $3.4M
25 Evanson Asset Management, LLC 0.17% 90,554 $3.3M
Investor Ownership
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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 — WISDOMTREE TR (DES)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DES?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 132 funds bought or added vs 134 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 DES holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 19 of 313 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in DES. 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 DES?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 202 out of 313 hedge funds have held DES 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.