Ssga Active ETF Tr (GAL): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ssga Active ETF Tr (GAL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GAL has moved +1.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GAL gained +8.2% vs +15.9% 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.

Ssga Active ETF Tr (GAL)

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

Smart Money Signals — GAL

Based on 70 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GAL 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

70 hedge funds hold GAL 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+14 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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 — 58% buying

36 buying26 selling

Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 26 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 — ~10 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 8 → 11 → 10. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 30% medium ■ 21% new

34 out of 70 hedge funds have held GAL 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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Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter

7 → 7 → 8 → 11 → 10 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 8 → 11 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 59% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 29% new

Of 70 current holders: 41 (59%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100

14% from top-100 AUM funds

11 of 70 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

3.9

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	70	66	6.06%
13F Shares	3M	3M	8.39%
Total Value	$157M	$145M	8.3%
New Positions	10	11	-1
Increased Positions	26	26	-
Closed Positions	6	6	-
Reduced Positions	20	21	-1
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

6.06%

13F Shares

8.39%

Total Value

$157M

$145M

8.3%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

70 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 GAL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	46 Peaks LLC	6.29%	174,483	$8.6M
2	Phil A. Younker & Associates, Ltd.	5.44%	164,695	$8.2M
3	Win Advisors, Inc	4.12%	181,914	$9.0M
4	Bright Financial Advisors, INC.	3.97%	175,129	$8.7M
5	Manske Wealth Management	3.24%	233,519	$11.6M
6	Robinswood Financial LLC	2.73%	43,707	$2.2M
7	Taylor Financial Group, Inc.	2.36%	78,526	$3.9M
8	Retireful, LLC	0.50%	7,136	$353K
9	First Foundation Advisors	0.46%	232,958	$11.5M
10	Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.	0.39%	485,443	$24.0M
11	Advocate Investing Services LLC	0.34%	8,150	$403K
12	Johnson & White Wealth Management, LLC	0.25%	12,025	$595K
13	Ducere Wealth Management LLC	0.12%	6,151	$304K
14	Ascentis Independent Advisors	0.10%	26,572	$1.3M
15	Rossmore Private Capital	0.09%	20,842	$1.0M
16	Golden State Wealth Management, LLC	0.08%	14,493	$717K
17	Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC	0.06%	4,225	$209K
18	PDS Planning, Inc	0.05%	16,347	$809K
19	GGM Financial LLC	0.05%	2,096	$104K
20	Hancock Whitney Corp	0.04%	48,459	$2.5M
21	Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC	0.04%	22,604	$1.1M
22	Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC	0.04%	22,370	$1.1M
23	Geneos Wealth Management Inc.	0.04%	30,645	$1.5M
24	Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated	0.03%	8,465	$419K
25	Nbc Securities, INC.	0.03%	7,624	$377K

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 — Ssga Active ETF Tr (GAL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GAL?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GAL 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 GAL?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 26 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 GAL holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100: 11 of 70 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held GAL?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 34 out of 70 hedge funds have held GAL 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 Ssga Active ETF Tr (GAL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GAL has moved +1.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GAL has gained +8.2% vs +15.9% 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.

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Ssga Active ETF Tr (GAL)

Smart Money Signals — GAL

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +25% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 58% buying

Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100

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