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FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST (FESM)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +39
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
83%

Smart Money Signals — FESM

Based on 170 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FESM 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
170 hedge funds hold FESM right now — the highest count in 2.2 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 — +193% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+112 new funds entered over the past year (+193% 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 — 83% buying

138 buying29 selling
Last quarter: 138 funds were net buyers (48 opened a brand new position + 90 added to an existing one). Only 29 were sellers (20 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FESM position: 24 → 37 → 34 → 48. 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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Mostly new holders — 61% entered in last year

■ 14% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 61% new
Only 23 funds (14%) 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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Growing discovery — still being found

23 → 24 → 37 → 34 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 37 → 34 → 48. A growing number of institutions are discovering FESM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Early stage — 78% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 22% 1-2yr ■ 78% new
Of 170 current holders: 132 (78%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) 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 — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 170 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in FESM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
6.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 6.2/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FESM

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

Market Analysis: FESM

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Company Profile: FESM

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 6 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FESM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 170 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 170 131 29.77%
13F Shares 67M 47M 42.19%
Total Value $2.45B $1.71B 43.38%
New Positions 48 34 +14
Increased Positions 90 72 +18
Closed Positions 9 10 -1
Reduced Positions 20 18 +2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

170 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of FESM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 American National Bank of Texas 5.81% 160,425 $6.1M
2 Summit Investment Advisory Services, LLC 4.54% 321,361 $12.2M
3 Salus Financial Advisors, LLC 4.39% 198,331 $7.5M
4 Mayfair Advisory Group, LLC 3.73% 281,068 $10.7M
5 Holos Integrated Wealth LLC 3.09% 157,192 $6.1M
6 tru Independence LLC 2.47% 131,354 $5.0M
7 FMA Wealth Management, LLC 2.22% 87,984 $3.3M
8 KFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 2.11% 429,616 $16.3M
9 Integrated Capital Management, LLC 1.88% 117,289 $4.5M
10 Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC 1.75% 1,750,838 $66.5M
11 Carolina Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.73% 109,449 $4.2M
12 TruWealth Advisors, LLC 1.69% 923,152 $35.1M
13 Parkside Investments, LLC 1.66% 360,173 $13.7M
14 LINCOLN CAPITAL CORP 1.45% 103,654 $3.9M
15 RIVERSEDGE ADVISORS, LLC 1.04% 169,186 $6.4M
16 Focus Financial Network, Inc. 0.99% 727,780 $27.7M
17 INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES INC /TX /ADV 0.95% 78,873 $3.0M
18 Pathfinder Wealth Consulting, Inc. 0.95% 38,538 $1.5M
19 DecisionMap Wealth Management, LLC 0.92% 37,319 $1.4M
20 Berger Financial Group, Inc 0.67% 314,436 $11.9M
21 PENOBSCOT WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.61% 54,530 $2.1M
22 PEOPLES BANK /OH 0.56% 24,172 $919K
23 MFA Wealth Services 0.48% 18,995 $722K
24 TritonPoint Partners, LLC 0.48% 34,114 $1.3M
25 First Heartland Consultants, Inc. 0.40% 137,672 $5.2M
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 (FESM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FESM?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FESM 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 FESM?

More buyers than sellers — 83% buying: Last quarter: 138 funds were net buyers (48 opened a brand new position + 90 added to an existing one). Only 29 were sellers (20 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FESM holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 14 of 170 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in FESM. 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 FESM?

Mostly new holders — 61% entered in last year: Only 23 funds (14%) 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.

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.