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FRANKLIN U.S CORE BOND ETF (FLCB)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
72%

Smart Money Signals — FLCB

Based on 72 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FLCB 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
72 hedge funds hold FLCB 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 — +47% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+47% 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 — 72% buying

52 buying20 selling
Last quarter: 52 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 39 added to an existing one). Only 20 were sellers (15 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 5 → 20 → 13. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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40% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 40% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 31% new
29 out of 72 hedge funds have held FLCB 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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Growing discovery — still being found

7 → 9 → 5 → 20 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 5 → 20 → 13. A growing number of institutions are discovering FLCB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 43% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 43% veterans ■ 21% 1-2yr ■ 36% new
Of 72 current holders: 31 (43%) 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 — 87% AUM from top-100 funds

87% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 72 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 87% of total institutional value in FLCB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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 — FLCB

In 2025 Q4, 52 hedge funds were net buyers of FLCB (13 opened a new position, 39 added to an existing one), while 20 reduced or exited (15 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 72% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 87% of total institutional value in FLCB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 72.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FLCB

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

Market Analysis: FLCB

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

8 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: FLCB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 72 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 72 64 12.5%
13F Shares 104M 101M 3.39%
Total Value $2.26B $2.19B 2.86%
New Positions 13 20 -7
Increased Positions 39 28 +11
Closed Positions 5 7 -2
Reduced Positions 15 14 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of FLCB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sequent Planning LLC 4.86% 935,273 $20.1M
2 HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 0.69% 2,097,474 $45K
3 FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC 0.41% 77,753,904 $1.67B
4 Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.36% 3,081,221 $66.2M
5 Slagle Financial, LLC 0.29% 41,036 $882K
6 First Citizens Financial Corp 0.23% 22,295 $479K
7 Pinnacle Financial Group, LLC / IL 0.23% 38,330 $824K
8 Bogart Wealth, LLC 0.16% 192,516 $4.1M
9 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.13% 2,378,561 $51K
10 Intentional Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.10% 4,749 $102K
11 CENTRAL TRUST Co 0.09% 213,606 $4.6M
12 KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC 0.06% 217,164 $4.7M
13 Atria Investments, Inc 0.05% 217,285 $4.7M
14 NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP INC, /IA/ /ADV 0.04% 33,758 $725K
15 Convergence Financial, LLC 0.03% 12,035 $259K
16 Park Square Financial Group, LLC 0.03% 162 $3K
17 Independent Advisor Alliance 0.03% 112,937 $2.4M
18 World Investment Advisors 0.02% 71,960 $1.5M
19 ASSETMARK, INC 0.02% 511,672 $11.0M
20 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.01% 631,659 $13.6M
21 Signature Equity Partners, LLC 0.01% 1,068 $23K
22 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.01% 23,560 $506K
23 LPL Financial LLC 0.01% 1,847,504 $39.7M
24 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.01% 1,379,654 $29.6M
25 CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. 0.01% 31,343 $674K
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 — FRANKLIN U.S CORE BOND ETF (FLCB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FLCB?

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

More buyers than sellers — 72% buying: Last quarter: 52 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 39 added to an existing one). Only 20 were sellers (15 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FLCB holders?

Elite ownership — 87% AUM from top-100 funds: 12 of 72 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 87% of total institutional value in FLCB. 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 FLCB?

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 29 out of 72 hedge funds have held FLCB 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.