Ishares Tr (DIVB): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ishares Tr (DIVB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DIVB has moved +6.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DIVB gained +15.2% vs +14.1% 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.

Ishares Tr (DIVB)

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

Smart Money Signals — DIVB

Based on 153 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DIVB 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

153 hedge funds hold DIVB 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 — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+34 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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 — 61% buying

93 buying60 selling

Last quarter: 93 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 68 added to an existing one). Only 60 were sellers (41 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~25 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 28 → 21 → 22 → 25. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed — 33% long-term, 28% new

■ 33% conviction (2yr+) ■ 39% medium ■ 28% new

Of the 153 current holders: 50 (33%) held >2 years, 60 held 1–2 years, and 43 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 — ~25 new funds/quarter

26 → 28 → 21 → 22 → 25 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 21 → 22 → 25. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed cohorts — 33% veterans, 44% new entrants

■ 33% veterans ■ 23% 1-2yr ■ 44% new

Of 153 current holders: 51 (33%) held 2+ years, 35 held 1–2 years, 67 (44%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds

13 of 151 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in DIVB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

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	151	147	2.72%
13F Shares	13M	15M	-15.02%
Total Value	$672M	$783M	-14.2%
New Positions	24	22	+2
Increased Positions	68	64	+4
Closed Positions	20	12	+8
Reduced Positions	40	42	-2
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

151

147

2.72%

13F Shares

13M

15M

-15.02%

Total Value

$672M

$783M

-14.2%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-2

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

151 + investors

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

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

Top 25 DIVB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Welch Financial Planning, LLC	8.98%	231,557	$12.5M
2	Blake Schutter Theil Wealth Advisors, LLC	3.58%	81,320	$4.4M
3	Absolute Capital Management, LLC	3.31%	184,716	$10.0M
4	IAG Wealth Partners, LLC	3.14%	522,211	$28.2M
5	Sunburst Financial Group, LLC	3.01%	302,545	$16.3M
6	Aspire Capital Advisors LLC	2.98%	245,446	$13.2M
7	San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC	2.75%	307,912	$16.6M
8	Compass Financial Services Inc	2.69%	115,134	$6.2M
9	Taylor Financial Group, Inc.	2.52%	76,990	$4.2M
10	Foguth Wealth Management, LLC.	2.27%	315,645	$19.5M
11	Henderson Brothers Financial Partners, LLC	1.83%	134,276	$7.2M
12	Prepared Retirement Institute LLC	1.62%	—	$3K
13	Cedar Mountain Advisors, LLC	1.10%	104,028	$5.6M
14	Peoples Bank /Oh	1.05%	31,670	$1.7M
15	Kellett Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.87%	29,850	$1.6M
16	ADG Wealth Management Group, LLC	0.76%	20,403	$1.1M
17	IRON Financial LLC	0.76%	32,249	$1.7M
18	Breakwater Capital Group	0.74%	102,567	$5.5M
19	MidAtlantic Capital Management, Inc.	0.64%	17,099	$922K
20	PKS Advisory Services, LLC	0.50%	39,551	$2.1M
21	Collier Financial	0.39%	9,409	$508K
22	Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC	0.33%	376,575	$20.4M
23	Tandem Capital Management Corp /Adv	0.29%	10,755	$580K
24	IFS Group,LLC	0.29%	5,957	$321K
25	Money Concepts Capital Corp	0.28%	95,291	$5.1M

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 — Ishares Tr (DIVB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DIVB?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 93 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 68 added to an existing one). Only 60 were sellers (41 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for DIVB holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 13 of 151 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in DIVB. 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 DIVB?

Mixed — 33% long-term, 28% new: Of the 153 current holders: 50 (33%) held >2 years, 60 held 1–2 years, and 43 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 Ishares Tr (DIVB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DIVB has moved +6.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DIVB has gained +15.2% vs +14.1% 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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Ishares Tr (DIVB)

Smart Money Signals — DIVB

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +29% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

Steady new buyers — ~25 new funds per quarter

Mixed — 33% long-term, 28% new

Steady discovery — ~25 new funds/quarter

Mixed cohorts — 33% veterans, 44% new entrants

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DIVB

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