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First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (FXZ)

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

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — FXZ

Based on 122 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FXZ 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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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
122 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 133 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Fast accumulation — +34% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+31 new funds entered over the past year (+34% 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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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

52 buying40 selling
Last quarter: 52 funds bought or added vs 40 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 8 → 31 → 16. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 18% new
82 out of 122 hedge funds have held FXZ 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

4 → 12 → 8 → 31 → 16 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 8 → 31 → 16. 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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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 18% newcomers

71% veterans 11% 1-2yr 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 122 holders: 87 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 13 entered 1–2 years ago, and 22 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
19 of 122 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in FXZ. 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 — FXZ

In 2026 Q2, 52 hedge funds were net buyers of FXZ (16 opened a new position, 36 added to an existing one), while 40 reduced or exited (33 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 63% of total institutional value in FXZ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 122.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FXZ

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

Market Analysis: FXZ

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: FXZ
122 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 122 113 7.96%
13F Shares 4M 3M 10.9%
Total Value $275M $234M 17.25%
New Positions 16 31 -15
Increased Positions 36 34 +2
Closed Positions 7 8 -1
Reduced Positions 33 26 +7
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

122 + investors

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

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Top 25 FXZ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Virtue Capital Management, LLC 0.86% 80,860 $6.4M
2 Viawealth, LLC 0.42% 10,507 $835K
3 Schrum Private Wealth Management LLC 0.41% 6,230 $404K
4 American Institute for Advanced Investment Management, LLP 0.38% 8,350 $663K
5 Purus Wealth Management, LLC 0.32% 14,613 $1.2M
6 Risk Paradigm Group, LLC 0.30% 4,756 $378K
7 Barometer Capital Management INC. 0.27% 12,300 $977K
8 Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC 0.26% 9,203 $731K
9 Kesler, Norman & Wride, LLC 0.16% 13,086 $1.0M
10 Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, LLC 0.15% 2,978 $237K
11 Navellier & Associates Inc 0.13% 21,378 $1.7M
12 Carter Financial Group, INC. 0.12% 3,016 $240K
13 Beto Financial Group, LLC 0.12% 3,077 $231K
14 Capital Square, LLC 0.11% 3,328 $257K
15 WCG Wealth Advisors LLC 0.11% 58,320 $4.6M
16 Atlas Brown,Inc. 0.10% 4,734 $376K
17 Nilsine Partners, LLC 0.08% 14,827 $1.2M
18 RPg Family Wealth Advisory, LLC 0.08% 4,913 $390K
19 Harbour Investments, INC. 0.08% 73,781 $5.9M
20 Eagle Strategies LLC 0.07% 8,658 $688K
21 Apollon Financial, LLC 0.06% 6,763 $537K
22 Petix & Botte Co 0.05% 3,418 $272K
23 Global View Capital Management LLC 0.05% 3,128 $248K
24 Empirical Asset Management, LLC 0.05% 2,811 $223K
25 Compass Financial Management LLC 0.05% 5,225 $415K
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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 (FXZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FXZ?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FXZ 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 FXZ?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 52 funds bought or added vs 40 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 FXZ holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 19 of 122 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in FXZ. 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 FXZ?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 82 out of 122 hedge funds have held FXZ 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.

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