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Franklin ETF Tr (FTSD)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — FTSD

Based on 66 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FTSD 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
66 hedge funds hold FTSD 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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

36 buying28 selling
Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 28 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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Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 12 → 12 → 10. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 26% new
33 out of 66 hedge funds have held FTSD 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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Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter

7 → 7 → 12 → 12 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 12 → 12 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 66 holders: 36 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 9 entered 1–2 years ago, and 21 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 66 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in FTSD. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — FTSD

In 2026 Q1, 36 hedge funds were net buyers of FTSD (10 opened a new position, 26 added to an existing one), while 28 reduced or exited (22 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 59% of total institutional value in FTSD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 66.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FTSD

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

Market Analysis: FTSD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Franklin ETF Tr (FTSD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FTSD 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 · 79d ago
FTSD
-0.7%
SPY
+13.9%

FTSD outperformed SPY by -14.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
FTSD
+-0.0%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, FTSD outperformed SPY by -0.2% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FTSD
66 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 66 62 6.45%
13F Shares 2M 2M 10.16%
Total Value $176M $171M 2.77%
New Positions 10 12 -2
Increased Positions 26 28 -2
Closed Positions 6 6 -
Reduced Positions 22 15 +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)

66 + investors

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

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Top 25 FTSD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Philadelphia Investment Partners, LLC 0.98% 15,809 $1.4M
2 Joseph P. Lucia & Associates, LLC 0.84% 25,763 $2.3M
3 Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC 0.35% 199,306 $18.1M
4 Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.33% 29,113 $2.6M
5 Smartleaf Asset Management LLC 0.10% 29,442 $2.7M
6 Asset Allocation Strategies LLC 0.08% 4,836 $439K
7 Koshinski Asset Management, Inc. 0.07% 11,788 $1.1M
8 Essex Financial Services, Inc. 0.06% 11,148 $1.0M
9 Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC 0.05% 14,476 $1.3M
10 WCG Wealth Advisors LLC 0.05% 18,691 $1.7M
11 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.05% 4,698 $426K
12 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.05% 63,957 $5.8M
13 Encompass More Asset Management 0.04% 2,800 $254K
14 Novem Group 0.04% 3,477 $316K
15 Ameriflex Group, INC. 0.03% 603 $55K
16 Benjamin Edwards Inc 0.03% 28,561 $2.6M
17 Berger Financial Group, Inc 0.02% 2,997 $272K
18 Csenge Advisory Group 0.01% 3,300 $300K
19 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.01% 6,587 $598K
20 World Investment Advisors 0.01% 7,748 $703K
21 StoneX Group Inc. 0.01% 2,270 $206K
22 LPL Financial LLC 0.01% 440,738 $40.0M
23 D.A. Davidson & CO. 0.01% 18,947 $1.7M
24 Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 2,286 $208K
25 U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.01% 4,448 $404K
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 — Franklin ETF Tr (FTSD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FTSD?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 28 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 FTSD holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 12 of 66 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in FTSD. 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 FTSD?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 33 out of 66 hedge funds have held FTSD 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 Franklin ETF Tr (FTSD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FTSD has moved +-0.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FTSD has gained -0.7% vs +13.9% 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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