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FRANKLIN LTD DURATION INCOME T COM (FTF)

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

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Buyers last Q
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Smart Money Signals — FTF

Based on 93 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FTF 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
93 hedge funds hold FTF 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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 — 60% buying

50 buying33 selling
Last quarter: 50 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 31 added to an existing one). Only 33 were sellers (24 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~19 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 11 → 14 → 19. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

53% conviction (2yr+) 27% medium 20% new
49 out of 93 hedge funds have held FTF 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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Value +2261% but shares only +15% — price-driven

Value
+2260%
Shares
+15%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +2261%, but actual share count only changed +15%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

15 → 10 → 11 → 14 → 19 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 11 → 14 → 19. 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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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

60% veterans 10% 1-2yr 30% new
Of 93 current holders: 56 (60%) 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 — 98% AUM from top-100 funds

98% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 93 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 98% of total institutional value in FTF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FTF

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

Market Analysis: FTF

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: FTF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 93 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 93 83 12.05%
13F Shares 15M 13M 15.21%
Total Value $3.11B $132M 2260.68%
New Positions 19 14 +5
Increased Positions 31 30 +1
Closed Positions 9 12 -3
Reduced Positions 24 23 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of FTF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GraniteShares Advisors LLC 1.65% 393,087 $2.3M
2 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.97% 282,560 $1.6M
3 Financially in Tune, LLC 0.42% 82,895 $483K
4 ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC 0.15% 214,168 $1.2M
5 Powell Investment Advisors, LLC 0.12% 60,001 $350K
6 Encompass More Asset Management 0.09% 88,839 $518K
7 ACCREDITED INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC 0.08% 22,248 $130K
8 CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC /ADV 0.05% 133,856 $780K
9 Koshinski Asset Management, Inc. 0.03% 75,825 $442K
10 SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 31,741 $185K
11 Uniting Wealth Partners, LLC 0.01% 10,000 $58K
12 WPG Advisers, LLC 0.01% 2,539 $15K
13 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 0.01% 10,000 $58K
14 Sowell Financial Services LLC 0.00% 23,023 $134K
15 Apollon Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 51,706 $301K
16 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.00% 18,614
17 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.00% 15,127 $88K
18 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.00% 34,792 $203K
19 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 78,759 $459K
20 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.00% 7,304 $43K
21 Hilltop National Bank 0.00% 1,325 $8K
22 STEPHENS INC /AR/ 0.00% 23,662 $138K
23 Capital Investment Advisors, LLC 0.00% 16,680 $97K
24 Caldwell Trust Co 0.00% 2,800 $16K
25 Private Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.00% 630 $4K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 LTD DURATION INCOME T COM (FTF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FTF?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FTF 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 FTF?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 50 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 31 added to an existing one). Only 33 were sellers (24 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FTF holders?

Elite ownership — 98% AUM from top-100 funds: 10 of 93 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 98% of total institutional value in FTF. 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 FTF?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 49 out of 93 hedge funds have held FTF 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.