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DIMENSIONAL ETF TRUST (DFEV)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +21
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — DFEV

Based on 229 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DFEV 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
229 hedge funds hold DFEV 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 — +45% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+71 new funds entered over the past year (+45% 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 — 62% buying

131 buying81 selling
Last quarter: 131 funds were net buyers (37 opened a brand new position + 94 added to an existing one). Only 81 were sellers (65 trimmed + 16 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~37 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 23 → 33 → 37. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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40% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 40% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 31% new
92 out of 229 hedge funds have held DFEV 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

28 → 22 → 23 → 33 → 37 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 23 → 33 → 37. 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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Mixed cohorts — 34% veterans, 42% new entrants

■ 34% veterans ■ 23% 1-2yr ■ 42% new
Of 229 current holders: 79 (34%) held 2+ years, 53 held 1–2 years, 97 (42%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100

15% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 229 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DFEV

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

Market Analysis: DFEV

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Company Profile: DFEV

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

12 top-rated funds 11 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
3.5
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Hedge Fund Positioning: DFEV
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 229 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in DFEV. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 229 208 10.1%
13F Shares 27M 26M 4.9%
Total Value $937M $820M 14.32%
New Positions 37 33 +4
Increased Positions 94 97 -3
Closed Positions 16 9 +7
Reduced Positions 65 50 +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)

229 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of DFEV — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 NorthAvenue LLC 15.34% 549,309 $18.5M
2 Sensible Money, LLC 8.26% 758,832 $27.2M
3 EAGLE WEALTH STRATEGIES LLC 7.66% 488,464 $17.5M
4 True Wealth Design, LLC 6.96% 701,289 $25.1M
5 Cambridge Financial Group, LLC 6.14% 507,088 $18.1M
6 Financial Architects, LLC 5.06% 268,085 $9.6M
7 Financially in Tune, LLC 4.31% 140,064 $5.0M
8 Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC 4.04% 411,910 $14.7M
9 Family Investment Center, Inc. 3.92% 569,480 $20.4M
10 Guardian Wealth Management, LLC 3.76% 346,462 $12.4M
11 Marquette Asset Management, LLC 3.61% 676,015 $24.2M
12 Cordant, Inc. 3.04% 209,039 $7.5M
13 McGrath & Associates, Inc. 2.93% 55,649 $2.0M
14 Freedom Investment Management, Inc. 2.73% 257,431 $9.2M
15 VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS 2.65% 167,911 $5.6M
16 Summit Portfolio Management, LTD. 2.23% 96,986 $3.5M
17 Mills Wealth Advisors LLC 2.20% 175,780 $6.3M
18 White Wing Wealth Management 2.18% 101,357 $3.6M
19 Opes Wealth Management LLC 1.94% 329,925 $11.8M
20 LAM GROUP, INC. 1.62% 82,260 $2.9M
21 Wealth Advisors Northwest LLC 1.38% 92,249 $3.3M
22 Graves Light Lenhart Wealth, Inc. 1.29% 345,603 $12.4M
23 Corus Family Wealth Advisors 1.27% 43,479 $1.6M
24 Foundry Financial LLC 1.17% 77,506 $2.8M
25 Boyce & Associates Wealth Consulting, Inc. 1.14% 42,037 $1.5M
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 (DFEV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DFEV?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DFEV 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 DFEV?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 131 funds were net buyers (37 opened a brand new position + 94 added to an existing one). Only 81 were sellers (65 trimmed + 16 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for DFEV holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100: 11 of 229 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held DFEV?

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 92 out of 229 hedge funds have held DFEV 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.