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First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (FBT)

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

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +31
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — FBT

Based on 305 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FBT 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
305 hedge funds hold FBT 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

163 buying104 selling
Last quarter: 163 funds were net buyers (61 opened a brand new position + 102 added to an existing one). Only 104 were sellers (74 trimmed + 30 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FBT position: 15 → 27 → 49 → 61. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 22% new
188 out of 305 hedge funds have held FBT 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 +126% but shares only +107% — price-driven

Value
+125%
Shares
+107%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +126%, but actual share count only changed +107%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

32 → 15 → 27 → 49 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 27 → 49 → 61. 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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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 22% newcomers

67% veterans 10% 1-2yr 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 309 holders: 208 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 69 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds

71% from top-100 AUM funds
24 of 304 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% of total institutional value in FBT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — FBT

In 2026 Q1, 163 hedge funds were net buyers of FBT (61 opened a new position, 102 added to an existing one), while 104 reduced or exited (74 trimmed, 30 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 71% of total institutional value in FBT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +31 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 305.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FBT

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

Market Analysis: FBT

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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 Fd (FBT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FBT 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 · 78d ago
FBT
+12.7%
SPY
+15.9%

FBT outperformed SPY by -3.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
FBT
+6.9%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, FBT outperformed SPY by +4.9% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FBT
303 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 303 274 10.58%
13F Shares 8M 4M 106.88%
Total Value $1.62B $716M 125.8%
New Positions 61 49 +12
Increased Positions 102 77 +25
Closed Positions 32 21 +11
Reduced Positions 72 79 -7
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

303 + investors

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

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Top 25 FBT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 360 Financial, Inc. 4.73% 78,213 $15.7M
2 SFI Advisors, LLC 2.97% 14,065 $2.8M
3 Nilsine Partners, LLC 1.52% 95,083 $19.4M
4 Holistic Financial Partners 1.43% 19,219 $3.9M
5 Hartford Financial Management Inc. 1.43% 27,948 $5.6M
6 Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1.36% 6,429 $1.3M
7 Berger Financial Group, Inc 1.17% 104,402 $21.0M
8 Forty-three Eighteen Advisors, LLC 0.95% 6,299 $1.3M
9 Davis Investment Partners, LLC 0.82% 11,517 $2.3M
10 Arlington Financial Advisors, LLC 0.78% 27,114 $5.4M
11 Pacific Sun Financial Corp 0.72% 7,453 $1.5M
12 NewSquare Capital LLC 0.71% 40,885 $8.2M
13 Juncture Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.70% 10,411 $2.1M
14 Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC 0.69% 8,616 $1.7M
15 Englebert Financial Advisers, LLC 0.68% 2,999 $602K
16 RPG Investment Advisory, LLC 0.56% 23,189 $4.7M
17 Gentry Private Wealth, LLC 0.54% 4,483 $900K
18 Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC 0.53% 14,098 $2.8M
19 First Trust Advisors LP 0.50% 3,515,093 $705.9M
20 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 0.49% 3,449 $693K
21 Oder Investment Management, LLC 0.49% 3,164 $635K
22 Dale Q Rice Investment Management Ltd 0.47% 3,098 $622K
23 APS Management Group, Inc. 0.45% 2,644 $531K
24 HFG Advisors, Inc. 0.44% 3,128 $628K
25 WCG Wealth Advisors LLC 0.42% 74,342 $14.9M
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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 Fd (FBT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FBT?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FBT 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 FBT?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 163 funds were net buyers (61 opened a brand new position + 102 added to an existing one). Only 104 were sellers (74 trimmed + 30 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FBT holders?

Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds: 24 of 304 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% of total institutional value in FBT. 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 FBT?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 188 out of 305 hedge funds have held FBT 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 Fd (FBT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FBT has moved +6.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FBT has gained +12.7% vs +15.9% 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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