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FIRST TR EXCHANGE-TRADED ALP (FEX)

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

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Buyers last Q
44%

Smart Money Signals — FEX

Based on 204 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FEX 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
204 hedge funds hold FEX 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+7 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 44% buying

73 buying94 selling
Last quarter: 94 funds reduced or exited vs 73 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FEX position: 8 → 20 → 13 → 23. 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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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

70% conviction (2yr+) 14% medium 16% new
143 out of 204 hedge funds have held FEX 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +61%, value +18%

Value
+17%
Shares
+60%
Last quarter: funds added +61% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +18%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

20 → 8 → 20 → 13 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 20 → 13 → 23. A growing number of institutions are discovering FEX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

68% veterans 12% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 204 current holders: 139 (68%) 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 204 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in FEX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FEX

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

Market Analysis: FEX

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Company Profile: FEX

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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 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: FEX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 204 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 204 195 4.62%
13F Shares 11M 7M 60.56%
Total Value $965M $819M 17.76%
New Positions 23 13 +10
Increased Positions 50 62 -12
Closed Positions 14 14 -
Reduced Positions 80 68 +12
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

204 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of FEX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED 1.20% 134,610 $16.4M
2 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 1.04% 12,007 $1.5M
3 TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.98% 21,507 $2.6M
4 BIP Wealth, LLC 0.63% 127,052 $15.5M
5 Farrell Financial LLC 0.62% 8,509 $1.0M
6 KPP Advisory Services LLC 0.53% 29,954 $3.7M
7 WETZEL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. 0.46% 9,470 $1.2M
8 Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc. 0.43% 10,629 $1.3M
9 Nova Wealth Management, Inc. 0.30% 3,725 $454K
10 Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC 0.23% 3,353 $409K
11 AssuredPartners Investment Advisors, LLC 0.23% 16,875 $2.1M
12 WINEBRENNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.17% 2,164 $264K
13 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.16% 12,209 $1.5M
14 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.15% 511,453 $62K
15 Richmond Investment Services, LLC 0.15% 7,438 $907K
16 Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC 0.15% 6,389 $779K
17 Independent Wealth Network Inc. 0.13% 3,512 $428K
18 Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC 0.11% 2,490 $304K
19 RDA Financial Network 0.10% 3,191 $389K
20 DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. 0.09% 2,153 $263K
21 Apeiron RIA LLC 0.08% 2,842 $347K
22 Belpointe Asset Management LLC 0.07% 16,215 $2.0M
23 Focus Financial Network, Inc. 0.06% 14,783 $1.8M
24 Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC 0.06% 4,000 $488K
25 Apollon Financial, LLC 0.06% 3,426 $418K
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 (FEX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FEX?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FEX 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 FEX?

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 94 funds reduced or exited vs 73 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for FEX holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 14 of 204 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in FEX. 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 FEX?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 143 out of 204 hedge funds have held FEX 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.