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Franklin Templeton ETF Tr (FLIN)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — FLIN

Based on 135 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FLIN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
135 hedge funds hold FLIN 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+12 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

70 buying65 selling
Last quarter: 70 funds bought or added vs 65 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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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: 24 → 19 → 29 → 22. 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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Mixed — 27% long-term, 27% new

■ 27% conviction (2yr+) ■ 45% medium ■ 27% new
Of the 135 current holders: 37 (27%) held >2 years, 61 held 1–2 years, and 37 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Growing discovery — still being found

23 → 24 → 19 → 29 → 22 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 19 → 29 → 22. A growing number of institutions are discovering FLIN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Mixed cohorts — 24% veterans, 41% new entrants

■ 24% veterans ■ 35% 1-2yr ■ 41% new
Of 135 current holders: 32 (24%) held 2+ years, 47 held 1–2 years, 56 (41%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
25 of 135 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — FLIN

In 2026 Q1, 70 hedge funds were net buyers of FLIN (22 opened a new position, 48 added to an existing one), while 65 reduced or exited (42 trimmed, 23 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 26% of total institutional value in FLIN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 135.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FLIN

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

Market Analysis: FLIN

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Company Profile: FLIN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Franklin Templeton ETF Tr (FLIN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FLIN 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 · 82d ago
FLIN
+6.8%
SPY
+15.1%

FLIN outperformed SPY by -8.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
FLIN
+3.0%
SPY
+1.3%

Since the filing became public, FLIN outperformed SPY by +1.7% .

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.

9 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
4.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FLIN
135 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 135 136 -0.74%
13F Shares 25M 29M -12.74%
Total Value $842M $1.07B -21.52%
New Positions 22 29 -7
Increased Positions 48 56 -8
Closed Positions 23 17 +6
Reduced Positions 42 34 +8
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

135 + investors

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

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Top 25 FLIN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Axis Capital Holdings Ltd 4.65% 378,788 $12.6M
2 Ativo Capital Management LLC 3.76% 130,120 $4.3M
3 Old Second National Bank of Aurora 2.22% 323,982 $10.8M
4 River Street Advisors LLC 2.05% 182,913 $6.1M
5 Lumbard & Kellner, LLC 1.17% 101,634 $3.4M
6 Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. 1.06% 6,754,986 $224.4M
7 Innealta Capital, LLC 1.04% 50,486 $1.7M
8 Juncture Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.99% 89,080 $3.0M
9 Mittelman Wealth Management 0.98% 47,360 $1.6M
10 LifeGoal Investments, LLC 0.90% 47,110 $1.6M
11 Bbr Partners, LLC 0.66% 354,265 $11.8M
12 State of Tennessee, Department of Treasury 0.58% 5,213,024 $173.2M
13 Avid Wealth Partners LLC 0.50% 31,909 $1.1M
14 Old National Bancorp /In/ 0.47% 847,863 $28.2M
15 Lynx Investment Advisory 0.41% 26,031 $865K
16 Churchill Financial Advisors, LLC 0.40% 57,096 $1.9M
17 Advisory Resource Group 0.39% 67,900 $2.3M
18 Yoffe Investment Management, LLC 0.37% 8,764 $291K
19 Greykasell Wealth Strategies, Inc. 0.33% 24,642 $819K
20 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.32% 817,850 $27.2M
21 Investment Management Corp of Ontario 0.24% 569,954 $18.9M
22 Comprehensive Money Management Services LLC 0.19% 8,920 $296K
23 Rfg Holdings, INC. 0.18% 21,123 $702K
24 GS Investments, Inc. 0.16% 8,220 $273K
25 Creative Financial Designs Inc /Adv 0.15% 75,493 $2.5M
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 Templeton ETF Tr (FLIN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FLIN?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FLIN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for FLIN?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 70 funds bought or added vs 65 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for FLIN holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 25 of 135 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held FLIN?

Mixed — 27% long-term, 27% new: Of the 135 current holders: 37 (27%) held >2 years, 61 held 1–2 years, and 37 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Franklin Templeton ETF Tr (FLIN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FLIN has moved +3.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FLIN has gained +6.8% vs +15.1% 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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