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Ftai Aviation Ltd (FTAI)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +94
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — FTAI

Based on 615 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FTAI 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
615 hedge funds hold FTAI 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 — +46% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+193 new funds entered over the past year (+46% 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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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

375 buying295 selling
Last quarter: 375 funds bought or added vs 295 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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More new buyers each quarter (+75 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FTAI position: 83 → 103 → 108 → 183. 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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Mixed — 33% long-term, 40% new

■ 33% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 40% new
Of the 615 current holders: 204 (33%) held >2 years, 166 held 1–2 years, and 245 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+24% value, -0% shares)

Value
+24%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional FTAI holdings rose +24% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

91 → 83 → 103 → 108 → 183 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 83 → 103 → 108 → 183. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Mixed cohorts — 36% veterans, 46% new entrants

■ 36% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 46% new
Of 654 current holders: 238 (36%) held 2+ years, 117 held 1–2 years, 299 (46%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 609 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in FTAI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.6
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.6/10 — 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 — FTAI

In 2026 Q1, 375 hedge funds were net buyers of FTAI (183 opened a new position, 192 added to an existing one), while 295 reduced or exited (206 trimmed, 89 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 57% of total institutional value in FTAI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +94 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 615.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FTAI

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

Market Analysis: FTAI

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Company Profile: FTAI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ftai Aviation Ltd (FTAI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FTAI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 79d ago
FTAI
+13.2%
XLI
+11.0%

FTAI outperformed XLI by +2.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
FTAI
+16.5%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, FTAI outperformed XLI by +11.7% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

53 top-rated funds 18 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FTAI
612 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 612 521 17.47%
13F Shares 98M 99M -0.19%
Total Value $23.83B $19.21B 24.05%
New Positions 182 108 +74
Increased Positions 183 191 -8
Closed Positions 91 62 +29
Reduced Positions 196 151 +45
Total Calls 23 20 15.0%
Total Puts 21 16 31.25%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.91 0.8 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

612 + investors

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Top 25 FTAI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Washington State Investment Board 76.83% 787,815 $193.0M
2 Pingora Partners LLC 27.71% 190,775 $46.7M
3 ICG Advisors, LLC 19.14% 20,000 $4.9M
4 Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC 13.10% 122,676 $33.7M
5 Caspian Capital LP 11.07% 46,441 $11.4M
6 Occam Crest Management LP 9.67% 65,000 $15.9M
7 Northern Right Capital Management, L.P. 9.01% 103,293 $25.3M
8 Weybosset Research & Management LLC 8.49% 120,182 $29.4M
9 Rubric Capital Management LP 6.69% 2,576,186 $631.2M
10 Appian Way Asset Management LP 5.72% 191,431 $31.9M
11 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 4.11% 23,573 $5.8M
12 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 4.03% 340,317 $83.4M
13 Shay Capital LLC 3.69% 180,200 $44.1M
14 Owl Creek Asset Management, L.P. 3.64% 205,370 $50.3M
15 Newbrook Capital Advisors LP 3.61% 82,633 $20.2M
16 Garnet Equity Capital Holdings, INC. 3.43% 90,028 $22.1M
17 Manchester Capital Management LLC 3.37% 95,494 $23.4M
18 Crestwood Capital Management, L.P. 3.03% 18,000 $4.4M
19 Deltroit Asset Management (UK) LLP 2.95% 75,000 $18.4M
20 Westfield Capital Management Co LP 2.93% 2,848,227 $697.8M
21 Beck Capital Management, LLC 2.75% 49,119 $12.0M
22 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 2.67% 1,062,210 $260.2M
23 APEIRON CAPITAL Ltd 2.52% 11,000 $2.7M
24 Troluce Capital Advisors LLC 2.33% 155,000 $38.0M
25 Tribune Investment Group LP 2.06% 22,000 $5.4M
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 — Ftai Aviation Ltd (FTAI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FTAI?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FTAI 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 FTAI?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 375 funds bought or added vs 295 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 FTAI holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 609 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in FTAI. 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 FTAI?

Mixed — 33% long-term, 40% new: Of the 615 current holders: 204 (33%) held >2 years, 166 held 1–2 years, and 245 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 Ftai Aviation Ltd (FTAI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FTAI has moved +16.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +11.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FTAI has gained +13.2% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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