Dimensional ETF Trust (DFCF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Dimensional ETF Trust (DFCF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DFCF has moved +1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DFCF gained +0.2% vs +15.9% 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.

Dimensional ETF Trust (DFCF)

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

Smart Money Signals — DFCF

Based on 478 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DFCF 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

478 hedge funds hold DFCF 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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Fast accumulation — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+87 new funds entered over the past year (+22% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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More buyers than sellers — 72% buying

351 buying135 selling

Last quarter: 351 funds were net buyers (62 opened a brand new position + 289 added to an existing one). Only 135 were sellers (99 trimmed + 36 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 35 → 41 → 79 → 62. 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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43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 43% conviction (2yr+) ■ 31% medium ■ 26% new

204 out of 478 hedge funds have held DFCF 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

43 → 35 → 41 → 79 → 62 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 41 → 79 → 62. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 42% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 42% veterans ■ 26% 1-2yr ■ 32% new

Entry-cohort mix of 478 holders: 200 (42%) are 2+ year veterans, 124 entered 1–2 years ago, and 154 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100

2% from top-100 AUM funds

17 of 477 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

4.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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	472	452	4.42%
13F Shares	177M	155M	14.54%
Total Value	$7.26B	$6.59B	10.08%
New Positions	58	79	-21
Increased Positions	288	264	+24
Closed Positions	38	31	+7
Reduced Positions	98	80	+18
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

472

452

4.42%

13F Shares

177M

155M

14.54%

Total Value

$7.26B

$6.59B

10.08%

New Positions

-21

Increased Positions

288

264

+24

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

+18

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

472 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 DFCF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Heffernan Advisory, Inc	45.89%	1,171,565	$49.5M
2	Core Wealth Management, Inc.	22.92%	1,771,320	$74.8M
3	Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors Inc.	17.68%	4,571,337	$193.0M
4	Creative Capital Management Investments LLC	16.66%	1,374,891	$58.0M
5	Tassel Capital Management, Inc.	15.56%	678,253	$28.6M
6	Great Waters Wealth Management	15.51%	3,471,448	$146.6M
7	Rhl Group, LLC	14.58%	404,401	$17.1M
8	Strathmore Capital Advisors, Inc.	14.43%	1,203,591	$51.1M
9	Wheels Up Wealth, Inc.	14.30%	360,348	$15.2M
10	Hiley Hunt Wealth Management	13.37%	717,971	$30.3M
11	BCO Wealth Management LLC	13.09%	516,253	$21.8M
12	WPWealth LLP	12.89%	1,997,307	$84.3M
13	HFM Investment Advisors, LLC	12.80%	788,499	$33.3M
14	Tencap Wealth Coaching, LLC	12.58%	790,708	$33.4M
15	Truepoint, Inc.	12.30%	13,062,756	$551.5M
16	DiNuzzo Private Wealth, Inc.	11.47%	2,521,571	$106.5M
17	Bannerman Wealth Management Group, LLC	11.12%	390,925	$16.5M
18	True Link Financial Advisors, LLC	11.12%	4,264,532	$180.0M
19	Momentous Wealth Management, Inc.	10.96%	454,368	$19.2M
20	Babb Wealth Advisors LLC	10.68%	462,863	$19.5M
21	Rather & Kittrell, Inc.	10.38%	1,593,287	$67.3M
22	Parkshore Wealth Management, Inc.	10.34%	732,420	$30.9M
23	Market Street Wealth Management Advisors LLC	10.26%	1,541,722	$65.1M
24	Kane Co Wealth Management, Inc.	10.17%	285,716	$12.1M
25	Note Advisors, LLC	10.06%	476,577	$20.1M

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 — Dimensional ETF Trust (DFCF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DFCF?

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

More buyers than sellers — 72% buying: Last quarter: 351 funds were net buyers (62 opened a brand new position + 289 added to an existing one). Only 135 were sellers (99 trimmed + 36 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for DFCF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100: 17 of 477 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held DFCF?

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 204 out of 478 hedge funds have held DFCF 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 Dimensional ETF Trust (DFCF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DFCF has moved +1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DFCF has gained +0.2% vs +15.9% 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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Dimensional ETF Trust (DFCF)

Smart Money Signals — DFCF

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +22% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 72% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 42% veterans vs 32% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DFCF

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