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FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST (FREL)

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

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Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — FREL

Based on 198 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FREL 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
198 hedge funds hold FREL 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding FREL is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

121 buying75 selling
Last quarter: 121 funds were net buyers (29 opened a brand new position + 92 added to an existing one). Only 75 were sellers (48 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FREL position: 17 → 20 → 22 → 29. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 14% new
133 out of 198 hedge funds have held FREL 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

30 → 17 → 20 → 22 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 20 → 22 → 29. A growing number of institutions are discovering FREL 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 12% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 198 current holders: 133 (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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Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100

18% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 198 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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: FREL

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

Market Analysis: FREL

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Company Profile: FREL

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

18 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: FREL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 198 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 198 196 1.02%
13F Shares 18M 17M 6.1%
Total Value $501M $485M 3.28%
New Positions 29 22 +7
Increased Positions 92 90 +2
Closed Positions 27 21 +6
Reduced Positions 48 55 -7
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

198 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of FREL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP 7.52% 1,119,933 $30.1M
2 TRUEFG, LLC 4.93% 691,622 $18.6M
3 Townsend Financial Planning, LLC 4.46% 171,333 $4.6M
4 Livet Wealth, LLC 1.49% 87,202 $2.3M
5 AtlasMark Financial, Inc 1.37% 19,680 $549K
6 Eagle Bay Advisors LLC 1.30% 54,655 $1.5M
7 Marotta Asset Management 1.26% 252,566 $6.8M
8 Essential Planning, LLC. 1.15% 134,920 $3.6M
9 21 West Wealth Management LLC 1.12% 44,714 $1.2M
10 Life Planning Partners, Inc 0.84% 40,892 $1.1M
11 Pasadena Private Wealth, LLC 0.82% 220,576 $5.9M
12 Northwest Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.60% 31,361 $844K
13 Physician Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.60% 159,940 $4.3M
14 Opes Wealth Management LLC 0.59% 133,774 $3.6M
15 HF Advisory Group, LLC 0.49% 53,794 $1.4M
16 Heck Capital Advisors, LLC 0.47% 235,930 $6.3M
17 Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC 0.45% 114,305 $3.1M
18 Fingerlakes Wealth Management, Inc. 0.43% 24,063 $648K
19 Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors llc 0.32% 34,869 $938K
20 BALANCED WEALTH GROUP LLC 0.27% 28,123 $757K
21 LODESTAR PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.22% 81,676 $2.2M
22 NorthLanding Financial Partners, LLC 0.20% 9,178 $247K
23 Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC 0.18% 208,822 $5.6M
24 SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP LLC / CO 0.15% 53,265 $1.5M
25 Pure Financial Advisors, LLC 0.15% 386,688 $10.4M
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 (FREL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FREL?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FREL 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 FREL?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 121 funds were net buyers (29 opened a brand new position + 92 added to an existing one). Only 75 were sellers (48 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FREL holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100: 18 of 198 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held FREL?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 133 out of 198 hedge funds have held FREL 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.