Dimensional ETF Trust (DFGR) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Dimensional ETF Trust (DFGR) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DFGR has moved -4.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -2.4% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), DFGR gained -2.7% vs +1.4% 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 (DFGR)

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

Smart Money Signals — DFGR

Based on 341 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DFGR 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

341 hedge funds hold DFGR 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 — +34% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+87 new funds entered over the past year (+34% 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 — 74% buying

243 buying86 selling

Last quarter: 243 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 203 added to an existing one). Only 86 were sellers (71 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~40 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 48 → 36 → 40. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed — 38% long-term, 28% new

■ 38% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 28% new

Of the 341 current holders: 131 (38%) held >2 years, 114 held 1–2 years, and 96 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Steady discovery — ~40 new funds/quarter

26 → 39 → 48 → 36 → 40 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 48 → 36 → 40. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed cohorts — 38% veterans, 36% new entrants

■ 38% veterans ■ 26% 1-2yr ■ 36% new

Of 341 current holders: 131 (38%) held 2+ years, 88 held 1–2 years, 122 (36%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100

2% from top-100 AUM funds

16 of 341 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.

4.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	339	316	7.28%
13F Shares	121M	100M	20.91%
Total Value	$3.04B	$2.64B	15.15%
New Positions	40	36	+4
Increased Positions	202	201	+1
Closed Positions	17	29	-12
Reduced Positions	71	64	+7
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

339

316

7.28%

13F Shares

121M

100M

20.91%

Total Value

$3.04B

$2.64B

15.15%

New Positions

Increased Positions

202

201

Closed Positions

-12

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

339 + investors

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

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

Top 25 DFGR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	LifeGuide Financial Advisors, LLC	21.40%	2,593,868	$75.1M
2	Verisail Partners, LLC	9.35%	870,403	$25.2M
3	Guardian Wealth Management, LLC	7.41%	912,517	$26.4M
4	Creative Capital Management Investments LLC	7.00%	1,047,552	$30.3M
5	Forum Financial Management, LP	6.70%	17,999,719	$521.5M
6	Bridge Generations Wealth Management LLC	5.46%	370,107	$10.7M
7	DiNuzzo Private Wealth, Inc.	5.28%	1,844,046	$53.4M
8	Rather & Kittrell, Inc.	4.83%	1,193,486	$34.6M
9	JMG Financial Group, Ltd.	4.70%	6,710,457	$194.4M
10	New Dimensions Wealth Management, LLC	4.46%	203,933	$5.9M
11	Sprinkle Financial Consultants LLC	4.30%	378,545	$11.0M
12	CogentBlue Wealth Advisors, LLC	4.28%	258,053	$7.5M
13	Private Wealth Management Group, LLC	4.16%	618,649	$17.9M
14	Level Financial Advisors	4.00%	618,117	$17.9M
15	WPWealth LLP	3.99%	927,899	$26.9M
16	Integris Wealth Management, LLC	3.78%	646,737	$18.7M
17	Rs Crum INC.	3.66%	674,314	$19.5M
18	Aspen Capital Management, LLC	3.54%	553,939	$16.0M
19	TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc.	3.52%	2,805,784	$81.3M
20	JDH Wealth Management, LLC	3.35%	190,149	$5.5M
21	Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC	3.17%	175,340	$5.1M
22	Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc	3.09%	194,264	$5.6M
23	Cogent Strategic Wealth LLC	3.08%	111,652	$3.2M
24	Burk Holdings LLC	3.08%	287,421	$8.3M
25	Clarity Wealth Development LLC	3.05%	189,408	$5.5M

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 (DFGR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DFGR?

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

More buyers than sellers — 74% buying: Last quarter: 243 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 203 added to an existing one). Only 86 were sellers (71 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for DFGR holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100: 16 of 341 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 DFGR?

Mixed — 38% long-term, 28% new: Of the 341 current holders: 131 (38%) held >2 years, 114 held 1–2 years, and 96 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Dimensional ETF Trust (DFGR) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DFGR has moved -4.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -2.4% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), DFGR has gained -2.7% vs +1.4% 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 (DFGR)

Smart Money Signals — DFGR

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +34% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 74% buying

Steady new buyers — ~40 new funds per quarter

Mixed — 38% long-term, 28% new

Steady discovery — ~40 new funds/quarter

Mixed cohorts — 38% veterans, 36% new entrants

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100

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