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AB ACTIVE ETFS INC (FWD)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
84%

Smart Money Signals — FWD

Based on 55 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FWD 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
55 hedge funds hold FWD 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 — +175% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+35 new funds entered over the past year (+175% 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 — 84% buying

43 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 43 funds were net buyers (17 opened a brand new position + 26 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (7 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FWD position: 9 → 11 → 6 → 17. 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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Mostly new holders — 53% entered in last year

9% conviction (2yr+) 38% medium 53% new
Only 5 funds (9%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Growing discovery — still being found

5 → 9 → 11 → 6 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 11 → 6 → 17. A growing number of institutions are discovering FWD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Early stage — 69% of holders entered in last year

11% veterans 20% 1-2yr 69% new
Of 55 current holders: 38 (69%) entered in the past year, only 6 (11%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 83% AUM from top-100 funds

83% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 55 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 83% of total institutional value in FWD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.6
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.6/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FWD

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

Market Analysis: FWD

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FWD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 16 days 55 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 55 39 41.03%
13F Shares 11M 10M 11.87%
Total Value $1.12B $970M 15.73%
New Positions 17 6 +11
Increased Positions 26 25 +1
Closed Positions 1 4 -3
Reduced Positions 7 5 +2
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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Top 25 institutional holders of FWD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Worth Financial Advisory Group, LLC 10.44% 9,355 $23.9M
2 PMG Wealth Management, Inc. 4.73% 60,469 $6.6M
3 Quantum Private Wealth, LLC 2.73% 81,383 $8.8M
4 StoneCrest Wealth Management, Inc. 2.47% 53,733 $5.8M
5 Embree Financial Group 1.48% 115,391 $12.5M
6 BOS Asset Management, LLC 1.29% 46,532 $5.1M
7 KPP Advisory Services LLC 1.16% 73,387 $8.0M
8 Boyer Financial Services, Inc. 0.71% 6,192 $672K
9 USAdvisors Wealth Management, LLC 0.61% 17,664 $2K
10 PW ADVISORS, LLC \ FL 0.55% 6,774 $735K
11 Trademark Financial Management, LLC 0.46% 8,686 $943K
12 Bleakley Financial Group, LLC 0.41% 239,818 $26.0M
13 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.31% 16,620 $1.8M
14 Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC 0.10% 18,114 $2.0M
15 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.06% 20,312 $2K
16 Wagner Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 1,369 $149K
17 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.02% 36,915 $4.0M
18 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 47,126 $5K
19 PRIVATE TRUST CO NA 0.01% 1,176 $128K
20 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 617 $67K
21 Security National Bank 0.01% 411 $45K
22 MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC 0.01% 19,857 $2.2M
23 World Investment Advisors 0.00% 2,235 $243K
24 TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% 15,302 $1.7M
25 Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc. 0.00% 53 $6K
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 — AB ACTIVE ETFS INC (FWD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FWD?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FWD 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 FWD?

More buyers than sellers — 84% buying: Last quarter: 43 funds were net buyers (17 opened a brand new position + 26 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (7 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FWD holders?

Elite ownership — 83% AUM from top-100 funds: 8 of 55 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 83% of total institutional value in FWD. 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 FWD?

Mostly new holders — 53% entered in last year: Only 5 funds (9%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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.