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Flexshares Tr (ESG)

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

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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — ESG

Based on 50 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
50 hedge funds hold ESG 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+6 new funds entered over the past year (+14% 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 — 51% buying

22 buying21 selling
Last quarter: 22 funds bought or added vs 21 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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Steady new buyers — ~9 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 7 → 7 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 26% new
29 out of 50 hedge funds have held ESG 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +14%, value -4%

Value
-4%
Shares
+13%
Last quarter: funds added +14% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -4%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter

1 → 9 → 7 → 7 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 7 → 7 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 30% newcomers

62% veterans 8% 1-2yr 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 50 holders: 31 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 15 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 49 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in ESG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ESG

In 2026 Q1, 22 hedge funds were net buyers of ESG (9 opened a new position, 13 added to an existing one), while 21 reduced or exited (12 trimmed, 9 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 50% of total institutional value in ESG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 50.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ESG

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

Market Analysis: ESG

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Company Profile: ESG

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Flexshares Tr (ESG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ESG has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 86d ago
ESG
+14.1%
SPY
+13.0%

ESG outperformed SPY by +1.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 41d ago
ESG
+1.9%
SPY
-0.5%

Since the filing became public, ESG outperformed SPY by +2.4% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

2 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ESG
49 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 49 50 -2.0%
13F Shares 308K 275K 12.04%
Total Value $41M $44M -5.86%
New Positions 8 7 +1
Increased Positions 13 13 -
Closed Positions 9 4 +5
Reduced Positions 12 15 -3
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 ESG. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 ESG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 First United Bank & Trust 0.93% 18,930 $2.9M
2 Gilbert Capital Group, Inc. 0.52% 4,476 $679K
3 SGL Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.44% 6,945 $1.2M
4 Interactive Financial Advisors, INC. 0.33% 3,337 $506K
5 Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC 0.32% 4,457 $676K
6 Roof Eidam Maycock Peralta, LLC 0.31% 9,034 $1.4M
7 Monument Group Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.20% 2,378 $361K
8 RVW Wealth, LLC 0.19% 16,049 $2.4M
9 Well Done, LLC 0.12% 5,164 $784K
10 Milestone Investment Advisors LLC 0.06% 1,763 $268K
11 Founders Financial Securities LLC 0.06% 6,135 $972K
12 Empire Financial Management Company, LLC 0.05% 1,514 $230K
13 Stonebridge Capital Advisors LLC 0.02% 2,278 $346K
14 Horizon Investments, LLC 0.02% 12,560 $1.9M
15 Parallel Advisors, LLC 0.01% 4,477 $679K
16 Great Valley Advisor Group, INC. 0.01% 4,000 $607K
17 Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC 0.01% 2,258 $343K
18 Sunrise Financial Services, LLC 0.01% 91 $14K
19 Wealth Enhancement Trust Services, Inc. 0.01% 392 $59K
20 Caldwell Trust Co 0.01% 395 $60K
21 Independent Advisor Alliance 0.00% 3,020 $458K
22 CVA Family Office, LLC 0.00% 225 $34K
23 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 1,737 $264K
24 Tompkins Financial Corp 0.00% 217 $33K
25 EP Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 3,060 $464K
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 — Flexshares Tr (ESG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ESG?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for ESG?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 22 funds bought or added vs 21 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 ESG holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 10 of 49 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in ESG. 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 ESG?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 29 out of 50 hedge funds have held ESG 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 Flexshares Tr (ESG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ESG has moved +1.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ESG has gained +14.1% vs +13.0% 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.

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.

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