FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST (FDCF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST (FDCF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FDCF has moved -0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FDCF gained +15.9% 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.

FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST (FDCF)

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Smart Money Signals — FDCF

Based on 27 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FDCF 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

27 hedge funds hold FDCF 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 — +170% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+17 new funds entered over the past year (+170% 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 — 77% buying

17 buying5 selling

Last quarter: 17 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 9 added to an existing one). Only 5 were sellers (4 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 4 → 9 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mostly new holders — 59% entered in last year

■ 15% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 59% new

Only 4 funds (15%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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Buying through price weakness — shares +9%, value -60%

Value

-59%

+9%

Last quarter: funds added +9% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -60%. 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 — ~8 new funds/quarter

5 → 4 → 4 → 9 → 8 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 4 → 9 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Early stage — 78% of holders entered in last year

■ 7% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 78% new

Of 27 current holders: 21 (78%) entered in the past year, only 2 (7%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

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Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds

72% from top-100 AUM funds

5 of 27 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in FDCF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

6.5

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 6.5/10 — 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	27	20	35.0%
13F Shares	744K	680K	9.42%
Total Value	$32M	$78M	-59.77%
New Positions	8	9	-1
Increased Positions	9	3	+6
Closed Positions	1	1	-
Reduced Positions	4	4	-
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

35.0%

13F Shares

744K

680K

9.42%

Total Value

$32M

$78M

-59.77%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

27 + investors

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

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

Top 25 institutional holders of FDCF — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	POM Investment Strategies, LLC	0.38%	7,186	$309K
2	BXM Wealth LLC	0.18%	5,355	$231K
3	GTS SECURITIES LLC	0.17%	112,181	$4.8M
4	Cape Investment Advisory, Inc.	0.07%	4,719	$203K
5	Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC	0.05%	8,353	$360K
6	Align Financial, LLC	0.02%	1,000	$43K
7	Virtu Financial LLC	0.02%	11,269	—
8	Key Capital Management, INC	0.02%	647	$28K
9	Raleigh Capital Management Inc.	0.01%	911	$39K
10	VestGen Advisors, LLC	0.01%	5,733	$280K
11	AE Wealth Management LLC	0.01%	31,607	$1.4M
12	Lloyd Advisory Services, LLC.	0.01%	441	$19K
13	Kingdom Financial Group LLC.	0.01%	441	$19K
14	Networth Advisors, LLC	0.01%	165	$7K
15	Envestnet Portfolio Solutions, Inc.	0.00%	16,376	$705K
16	FMR LLC	0.00%	472,704	$20.3M
17	Sunbelt Securities, Inc.	0.00%	278	$12K
18	Advisory Services Network, LLC	0.00%	1,200	$52K
19	Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division	0.00%	78	$3K
20	COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC	0.00%	6,374	$274K
21	JANE STREET GROUP, LLC	0.00%	35,096	$1.5M
22	CITADEL ADVISORS LLC	0.00%	20,893	$899K
23	Larson Financial Group LLC	0.00%	20	—
24	OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC.	0.00%	50	$2K
25	UBS Group AG	0.00%	463	$20K

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 — FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST (FDCF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FDCF?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FDCF 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 FDCF?

More buyers than sellers — 77% buying: Last quarter: 17 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 9 added to an existing one). Only 5 were sellers (4 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FDCF holders?

Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds: 5 of 27 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in FDCF. 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 FDCF?

Mostly new holders — 59% entered in last year: Only 4 funds (15%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST (FDCF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FDCF has moved -0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FDCF has gained +15.9% 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.

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FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST (FDCF)

Smart Money Signals — FDCF

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +170% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 77% buying

Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

Mostly new holders — 59% entered in last year

Buying through price weakness — shares +9%, value -60%

Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

Early stage — 78% of holders entered in last year

Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds

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