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GABELLI ETFS TRUST (GABF)

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Buyers last Q
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Smart Money Signals — GABF

Based on 9 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 GABF 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 — 82% of 3.0Y peak

82% of all-time peak
9 funds currently hold this stock — 82% of the 3.0-year high of 11 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Fast accumulation — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+2 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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 — 50% buying

7 buying7 selling
Last quarter: 7 funds bought or added vs 7 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 — ~4 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 2 → 2 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 22% entered in last year

22% conviction (2yr+) 56% medium 22% new
Only 2 funds (22%) 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +89%, value +70%

Value
+69%
Shares
+89%
Last quarter: funds added +89% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +70%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~4 new funds/quarter

1 → 4 → 2 → 2 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 2 → 2 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 33% veterans, 44% new entrants

33% veterans 22% 1-2yr 44% new
Of 9 current holders: 3 (33%) held 2+ years, 2 held 1–2 years, 4 (44%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100

6% from top-100 AUM funds
3 of 9 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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 — GABF

In 2026 Q1, 7 hedge funds were net buyers of GABF (4 opened a new position, 3 added to an existing one), while 7 reduced or exited (2 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 9.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GABF

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

Market Analysis: GABF

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Company Profile: GABF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy GABELLI ETFS TRUST (GABF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GABF 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 · 54d ago
GABF
+5.2%
SPY
+14.7%

GABF outperformed SPY by -9.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 9d ago
GABF
+1.4%
SPY
+0.9%

Since the filing became public, GABF outperformed SPY by +0.5% .

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.

0 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
0.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GABF
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 9 10 -10.0%
13F Shares 751K 397K 89.2%
Total Value $31M $18M 69.91%
New Positions 4 2 +2
Increased Positions 3 3 -
Closed Positions 5 2 +3
Reduced Positions 2 4 -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 9 institutional holders of GABF — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Carter Financial Group, INC. 1.66% 64,430 $2.7M
2 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.11% 407,363 $17.0M
3 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.09% 215,020 $8.9M
4 MPWM ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, LLC 0.03% 1,530 $64K
5 GTS SECURITIES LLC 0.01% 9,107 $379K
6 MIRAE ASSET SECURITIES (USA) INC. 0.01% 5,662 $236K
7 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 47,977 $2.0M
8 UBS Group AG 0.00% 134 $6K
9 MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% 1
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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 — GABELLI ETFS TRUST (GABF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GABF?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GABF 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 GABF?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 7 funds bought or added vs 7 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 GABF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100: 3 of 9 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held GABF?

Mostly new holders — 22% entered in last year: Only 2 funds (22%) 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.

Is it too late to buy GABELLI ETFS TRUST (GABF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GABF has moved +1.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.9% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GABF has gained +5.2% vs +14.7% 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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