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FIRST TR EXCHANGE-TRADED ALP (FAD)

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

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↑ +7
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Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — FAD

Based on 98 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FAD 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
98 hedge funds hold FAD 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 — +42% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+29 new funds entered over the past year (+42% 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 — 64% buying

53 buying30 selling
Last quarter: 53 funds were net buyers (17 opened a brand new position + 36 added to an existing one). Only 30 were sellers (20 trimmed + 10 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~17 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 9 → 18 → 17. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

48% conviction (2yr+) 26% medium 27% new
47 out of 98 hedge funds have held FAD 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

7 → 11 → 9 → 18 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 9 → 18 → 17. 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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Deep conviction — 48% of holders stayed 2+ years

48% veterans 18% 1-2yr 34% new
Of 98 current holders: 47 (48%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 98 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in FAD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — FAD

In 2026 Q1, 53 hedge funds were net buyers of FAD (17 opened a new position, 36 added to an existing one), while 30 reduced or exited (20 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 56% of total institutional value in FAD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 98.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FAD

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

Market Analysis: FAD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy FIRST TR EXCHANGE-TRADED ALP (FAD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FAD 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 · 52d ago
FAD
+19.5%
SPY
+14.0%

FAD outperformed SPY by +5.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 7d ago
FAD
-0.4%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, FAD outperformed SPY by -0.7% .

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.

8 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
4.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FAD
98 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 98 91 7.69%
13F Shares 2M 2M 6.57%
Total Value $253M $247M 2.19%
New Positions 17 18 -1
Increased Positions 36 30 +6
Closed Positions 10 6 +4
Reduced Positions 20 23 -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)

98 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of FAD — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Plotkin Financial Advisors, LLC 3.57% 44,666 $7.1M
2 Synergy Investment Management, LLC 1.48% 28,513 $4.5M
3 Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC / MO 1.26% 9,402 $1.5M
4 Wealth Management Partners, LLC 1.13% 24,907 $4.0M
5 RPg Family Wealth Advisory, LLC 1.01% 30,351 $4.8M
6 WILLNER & HELLER, LLC 0.77% 6,523 $1.0M
7 Nova Wealth Management, Inc. 0.68% 6,541 $1.0M
8 626 Financial, LLC 0.67% 9,464 $1.5M
9 Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC 0.61% 10,528 $1.7M
10 Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC 0.32% 10,674 $1.7M
11 Bay Colony Advisory Group, Inc d/b/a Bay Colony Advisors 0.26% 13,629 $2.2M
12 TrueWealth Advisors, LLC 0.19% 4,725 $751K
13 Apeiron RIA LLC 0.18% 4,851 $771K
14 QTR Family Wealth, LLC 0.16% 2,199 $381K
15 Advyzon Investment Management, LLC 0.12% 8,595 $1.4M
16 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.12% 25,030 $4K
17 FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. 0.11% 10,262 $1.6M
18 Certified Advisory Corp 0.09% 6,481 $1.0M
19 TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.09% 1,510 $240K
20 TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC 0.09% 1,510 $240K
21 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.09% 5,053 $803K
22 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.09% 23,388 $3.7M
23 TRUEFG, LLC 0.06% 1,474 $234K
24 WCG Wealth Advisors LLC 0.06% 13,705 $2.2M
25 Advocate Investing Services LLC 0.06% 434 $69K
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 — FIRST TR EXCHANGE-TRADED ALP (FAD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FAD?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FAD 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 FAD?

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 53 funds were net buyers (17 opened a brand new position + 36 added to an existing one). Only 30 were sellers (20 trimmed + 10 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FAD holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 14 of 98 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in FAD. 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 FAD?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 47 out of 98 hedge funds have held FAD 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 FIRST TR EXCHANGE-TRADED ALP (FAD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FAD has moved -0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FAD has gained +19.5% vs +14.0% 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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