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First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (FXL)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +46
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — FXL

Based on 289 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FXL 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
289 hedge funds hold FXL 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+37 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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 — 54% buying

123 buying104 selling
Last quarter: 123 funds bought or added vs 104 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 (+50 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FXL position: 25 → 33 → 17 → 67. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 19% new
168 out of 289 hedge funds have held FXL 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 +179% but shares only +101% — price-driven

Value
+178%
Shares
+100%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +179%, but actual share count only changed +101%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

45 → 25 → 33 → 17 → 67 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 33 → 17 → 67. A growing number of institutions are discovering FXL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 23% newcomers

64% veterans 13% 1-2yr 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 292 holders: 187 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 39 entered 1–2 years ago, and 66 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds

72% from top-100 AUM funds
24 of 289 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in FXL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — FXL

In 2026 Q2, 123 hedge funds were net buyers of FXL (67 opened a new position, 56 added to an existing one), while 104 reduced or exited (83 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 72% of total institutional value in FXL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +46 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 289.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FXL

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

Market Analysis: FXL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (FXL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FXL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 75d ago
FXL
-0.8%
SPY
+25.2%

FXL outperformed SPY by -26.0% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 30d ago
FXL
-3.8%
SPY
-1.9%

Since the filing became public, FXL outperformed SPY by -1.9% .

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.

4 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FXL
289 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 289 243 18.93%
13F Shares 10M 5M 100.6%
Total Value $2.05B $736M 178.65%
New Positions 67 17 +50
Increased Positions 57 46 +11
Closed Positions 21 39 -18
Reduced Positions 82 89 -7
Total Calls 2 0 100%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

289 + investors

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

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Top 25 FXL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Genesee Capital Advisors, LLC 7.38% 107,867 $23.4M
2 Choice Wealth Advisors LLC 3.91% 51,232 $11.1M
3 Schrum Private Wealth Management LLC 2.87% 20,522 $2.8M
4 IronBridge Private Wealth, LLC 1.94% 27,169 $5.9M
5 Triton Wealth Management, PLLC 1.51% 24,055 $4.9M
6 Nilsine Partners, LLC 1.46% 97,521 $21.2M
7 Socha Financial Group, LLC 1.27% 14,414 $3.1M
8 Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC 1.08% 31,027 $6.7M
9 Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc. 1.02% 9,922 $2.2M
10 Plotkin Financial Advisors, LLC 1.00% 11,118 $2.4M
11 RVW Wealth, LLC 0.91% 63,865 $13.9M
12 MTM Investment Management, LLC 0.90% 14,512 $3.2M
13 Virtue Capital Management, LLC 0.88% 30,456 $6.6M
14 Worthington Financial Partners, LLC 0.76% 4,219 $917K
15 Englebert Financial Advisers, LLC 0.73% 3,425 $744K
16 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 0.68% 4,900 $1.1M
17 TriaGen Wealth Management LLC 0.62% 11,426 $2.5M
18 Bawa N Mallick Trust 0.61% 8,697 $1.9M
19 Paragon Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.60% 10,646 $2.3M
20 Alamea Verwaltungs GmbH 0.59% 3,410 $741K
21 RCW Management, LLC 0.55% 2,808 $610K
22 Warner Group LLC 0.53% 9,950 $2.2M
23 Beto Financial Group, LLC 0.51% 4,959 $978K
24 First Trust Advisors LP 0.48% 3,725,523 $809.3M
25 Davis Investment Partners, LLC 0.46% 6,968 $1.5M
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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 — First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (FXL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FXL?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FXL 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 FXL?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 123 funds bought or added vs 104 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 FXL holders?

Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds: 24 of 289 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in FXL. 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 FXL?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 168 out of 289 hedge funds have held FXL 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 First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (FXL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FXL has moved -3.8% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.9% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.9%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), FXL has gained -0.8% vs +25.2% 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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