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First Tr Exchange-Traded Alp (FAD)

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

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Buyers last Q
66%

Smart Money Signals — FAD

Based on 111 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 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
111 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 — +46% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+35 new funds entered over the past year (+46% 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 — 66% buying

59 buying31 selling
Last quarter: 59 funds were net buyers (20 opened a brand new position + 39 added to an existing one). Only 31 were sellers (24 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~20 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 18 → 17 → 20. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

45% conviction (2yr+) 24% medium 31% new
50 out of 111 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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Value +48% but shares only +20% — price-driven

Value
+48%
Shares
+20%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +48%, but actual share count only changed +20%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

12 → 9 → 18 → 17 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 18 → 17 → 20. A growing number of institutions are discovering FAD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 48% veterans vs 36% newcomers

48% veterans 16% 1-2yr 36% new
Entry-cohort mix of 111 holders: 53 (48%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 40 (36%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 111 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% 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.
4.3
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — FAD

In 2026 Q2, 59 hedge funds were net buyers of FAD (20 opened a new position, 39 added to an existing one), while 31 reduced or exited (24 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 66% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 57% of total institutional value in FAD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 111.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FAD

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: FAD
110 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 110 98 12.24%
13F Shares 2M 2M 20.26%
Total Value $374M $253M 47.91%
New Positions 19 17 +2
Increased Positions 39 36 +3
Closed Positions 7 11 -4
Reduced Positions 24 20 +4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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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 FAD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Plotkin Financial Advisors, LLC 3.46% 41,711 $8.3M
2 Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC / MO 1.45% 10,878 $2.2M
3 Synergy Investment Management, LLC 1.38% 28,487 $5.7M
4 RPg Family Wealth Advisory, LLC 1.26% 30,273 $6.1M
5 Wealth Management Partners, LLC 1.17% 24,951 $5.0M
6 Vantus Wealth LLC 1.05% 9,828 $2.0M
7 Willner & Heller, LLC 0.81% 6,502 $1.3M
8 626 Financial, LLC 0.74% 9,464 $1.9M
9 Nova Wealth Management, Inc. 0.72% 6,503 $1.3M
10 Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC 0.66% 10,378 $2.1M
11 Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC 0.34% 10,678 $2.1M
12 Bay Colony Advisory Group, Inc d/b/a Bay Colony Advisors 0.30% 13,577 $2.7M
13 Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC 0.27% 31,136 $6.2M
14 TrueWealth Advisors, LLC 0.26% 5,805 $1.2M
15 Apeiron RIA LLC 0.25% 4,788 $958K
16 QTR Family Wealth, LLC 0.15% 2,208 $441K
17 Advyzon Investment Management, LLC 0.14% 9,640 $1.9M
18 Certified Advisory Corp 0.11% 6,704 $1.3M
19 Fifth Third Securities, INC. 0.11% 9,273 $1.9M
20 TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC 0.10% 1,510 $302K
21 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.10% 23,767 $4.8M
22 Serenity Investment Advisors 0.09% 1,110 $208K
23 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.09% 4,753 $950K
24 WCG Wealth Advisors LLC 0.07% 15,242 $3.0M
25 Truefg, LLC 0.07% 1,474 $295K
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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 — First Tr Exchange-Traded Alp (FAD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FAD?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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 — 66% buying: Last quarter: 59 funds were net buyers (20 opened a brand new position + 39 added to an existing one). Only 31 were sellers (24 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FAD holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 15 of 111 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% 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?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 50 out of 111 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.

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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