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FIRST TRUST SMID CAPITAL STRENGTH ETF (FSCS)

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

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Buyers last Q
77%

Smart Money Signals — FSCS

Based on 28 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
28 hedge funds hold FSCS 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 — +27% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+6 new funds entered over the past year (+27% 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 — 77% buying

20 buying6 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (4 opened a brand new position + 16 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (2 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~4 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 5 → 6 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 25% long-term, 25% new

■ 25% conviction (2yr+) ■ 50% medium ■ 25% new
Of the 28 current holders: 7 (25%) held >2 years, 14 held 1–2 years, and 7 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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Steady discovery — ~4 new funds/quarter

8 → 3 → 5 → 6 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 5 → 6 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 36% veterans, 43% new entrants

■ 36% veterans ■ 21% 1-2yr ■ 43% new
Of 28 current holders: 10 (36%) held 2+ years, 6 held 1–2 years, 12 (43%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 28 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in FSCS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FSCS

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

Market Analysis: FSCS

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Company Profile: FSCS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

2 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
0.1
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conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FSCS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 17 days 28 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 28 28 -
13F Shares 1M 971K 23.65%
Total Value $43M $36M 20.45%
New Positions 4 6 -2
Increased Positions 16 13 +3
Closed Positions 4 4 -
Reduced Positions 2 1 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

Statistics: FSCS

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

28 + investors

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

Top 9 institutional holders of FSCS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PFG Investments, LLC 0.02% 10,307 $363K
2 INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 6,390 $226K
3 Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc. 0.01% 873 $31K
4 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 97,641 $3K
5 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.00% 1,375 $48K
6 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 18,122 $638K
7 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 6,364 $224K
8 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 53 $2K
9 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 380 $13K
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 TRUST SMID CAPITAL STRENGTH ETF (FSCS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FSCS?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for FSCS?

More buyers than sellers — 77% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (4 opened a brand new position + 16 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (2 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FSCS holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 5 of 28 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in FSCS. 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 FSCS?

Mixed — 25% long-term, 25% new: Of the 28 current holders: 7 (25%) held >2 years, 14 held 1–2 years, and 7 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.

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.