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First Tr Exch Traded Fd III (FPE)

458 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in FPE. 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
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — FPE

Based on 462 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 FPE 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
462 hedge funds hold FPE 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+34 new funds entered over the past year (+8% 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 — 56% buying

251 buying200 selling
Last quarter: 251 funds bought or added vs 200 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 (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 52 → 40 → 70 → 64. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 19% new
289 out of 462 hedge funds have held FPE 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

44 → 52 → 40 → 70 → 64 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 40 → 70 → 64. A growing number of institutions are discovering FPE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 462 current holders: 310 (67%) 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 — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 462 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in FPE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — FPE

In 2026 Q1, 251 hedge funds were net buyers of FPE (64 opened a new position, 187 added to an existing one), while 200 reduced or exited (144 trimmed, 56 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 60% of total institutional value in FPE 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: 462.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FPE

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

Market Analysis: FPE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy First Tr Exch Traded Fd III (FPE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FPE 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 · 75d ago
FPE
+1.2%
SPY
+14.1%

FPE outperformed SPY by -12.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
FPE
+0.2%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, FPE outperformed SPY by -0.1% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 11 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FPE
458 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 458 454 0.88%
13F Shares 239M 234M 2.27%
Total Value $4.12B $4.25B -3.26%
New Positions 64 70 -6
Increased Positions 184 191 -7
Closed Positions 60 41 +19
Reduced Positions 143 137 +6
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

458 + investors

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

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Top 25 FPE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Integrity Wealth Advisors, INC. 7.35% 695,005 $12.3M
2 Kinloch Capital, LLC 6.22% 859,253 $15.3M
3 Seros Financial, LLC 5.86% 518,453 $9.2M
4 Affinity Wealth Management LLC 4.00% 1,487,952 $26.4M
5 Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC 3.79% 536,184 $9.5M
6 ORBA Wealth Advisors, L.L.C. 3.74% 176,798 $3.1M
7 Traction Financial Partners, LLC 3.41% 312,311 $5.5M
8 PFS Partners, LLC 3.31% 406,889 $7.2M
9 Mainsail Financial Group, LLC 2.96% 400,852 $7.1M
10 Glassy Mountain Advisors, Inc. 2.73% 494,765 $8.8M
11 Magnus Financial Group LLC 2.72% 1,885,667 $33.5M
12 Midwest Heritage Bank, FSB 2.71% 475,098 $8.4M
13 Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC 2.61% 668,860 $11.9M
14 Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors llc 2.47% 403,225 $7.2M
15 Fearless Solutions, LLC dba Best Invest 2.35% 219,396 $3.9M
16 Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC 2.32% 591,245 $10.7M
17 Milestones Private Investment Advisors LLC 2.28% 145,866 $2.6M
18 Prasad Wealth Partners, LLC 2.26% 467,297 $8.3M
19 Juno Financial Group LLC 2.25% 323,559 $5.7M
20 Curran Financial Partners, LLC 2.02% 635,777 $11.3M
21 Note Advisors, LLC 1.90% 214,241 $3.8M
22 APS Management Group, Inc. 1.89% 124,129 $2.2M
23 HCR Wealth Advisors 1.84% 999,249 $17.7M
24 Falcon Wealth Planning 1.83% 1,514,417 $26.9M
25 Newman Dignan & Sheerar, Inc. 1.72% 459,787 $8.2M
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 — First Tr Exch Traded Fd III (FPE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FPE?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 251 funds bought or added vs 200 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 FPE holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 23 of 462 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in FPE. 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 FPE?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 289 out of 462 hedge funds have held FPE 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.

Is it too late to buy First Tr Exch Traded Fd III (FPE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FPE has moved +0.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FPE has gained +1.2% vs +14.1% 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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