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First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (FXL)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -21
Streak
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Buyers last Q
34%

Smart Money Signals — FXL

Based on 242 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FXL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
242 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 263 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+18 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 34% buying

64 buying127 selling
Last quarter: 127 funds sold vs only 64 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 44 → 25 → 32 → 17. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 12% new
157 out of 242 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

17 → 44 → 25 → 32 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 25 → 32 → 17. FXL is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 19% newcomers

67% veterans 15% 1-2yr 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 242 holders: 161 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 36 entered 1–2 years ago, and 45 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 242 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% 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.
3.8
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — FXL

In 2026 Q1, 64 hedge funds were net buyers of FXL (17 opened a new position, 47 added to an existing one), while 127 reduced or exited (89 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 34% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. 51% of total institutional value in FXL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -21 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 242.

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 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 · 75d ago
FXL
+33.4%
SPY
+14.1%

FXL outperformed SPY by +19.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
FXL
+10.4%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, FXL outperformed SPY by +10.1% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FXL
240 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 240 263 -8.75%
13F Shares 5M 6M -26.09%
Total Value $736M $946M -22.25%
New Positions 17 32 -15
Increased Positions 46 53 -7
Closed Positions 40 16 +24
Reduced Positions 89 75 +14
Total Calls 0 2 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

240 + 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 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Genesee Capital Advisors, LLC 7.67% 115,214 $18.3M
2 Choice Wealth Advisors LLC 3.58% 57,375 $9.1M
3 Schrum Private Wealth Management LLC 2.61% 21,536 $3.4M
4 Triton Wealth Management, PLLC 1.68% 27,731 $4.5M
5 Socha Financial Group, LLC 1.16% 14,414 $2.3M
6 Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC 0.93% 31,169 $5.0M
7 Plotkin Financial Advisors, LLC 0.89% 11,118 $1.8M
8 Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc. 0.86% 10,072 $1.6M
9 RVW Wealth, LLC 0.76% 61,631 $9.8M
10 Beto Financial Group, LLC 0.73% 6,478 $1.3M
11 MTM Investment Management, LLC 0.73% 14,512 $2.3M
12 Worthington Financial Partners, LLC 0.58% 4,264 $677K
13 Bawa N Mallick Trust 0.57% 8,697 $1.4M
14 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 0.55% 4,887 $776K
15 Paragon Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.53% 10,646 $1.7M
16 Three Seasons Wealth, LLC 0.53% 8,693 $1.4M
17 Warner Group LLC 0.52% 5,045 $802K
18 RCW Management, LLC 0.48% 2,935 $466K
19 Alamea Verwaltungs GmbH 0.46% 3,410 $621K
20 Dale Q Rice Investment Management Ltd 0.33% 2,720 $432K
21 Vigil Wealth Management, LLC 0.32% 2,513 $399K
22 L & S Advisors Inc 0.30% 15,220 $2.4M
23 Risk Paradigm Group, LLC 0.28% 2,100 $334K
24 Tcfg Wealth Management, LLC 0.26% 4,442 $706K
25 TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC 0.26% 4,442 $706K
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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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FXL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for FXL?

Heavy selling pressure — only 34% buying: Last quarter: 127 funds sold vs only 64 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for FXL holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 18 of 242 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% 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?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 157 out of 242 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FXL has moved +10.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FXL has gained +33.4% vs +14.1% for SPY. 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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