Pacer Fds Tr (GCOW): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Pacer Fds Tr (GCOW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GCOW has moved -2.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GCOW gained -3.4% 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.

Pacer Fds Tr (GCOW)

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Smart Money Signals — GCOW

Based on 238 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GCOW 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

238 hedge funds hold GCOW 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+34 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 66% buying

146 buying74 selling

Last quarter: 146 funds were net buyers (39 opened a brand new position + 107 added to an existing one). Only 74 were sellers (60 trimmed + 14 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new GCOW position: 24 → 22 → 27 → 39. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 25% new

122 out of 238 hedge funds have held GCOW 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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Growing discovery — still being found

33 → 24 → 22 → 27 → 39 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 22 → 27 → 39. A growing number of institutions are discovering GCOW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 52% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 52% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 32% new

Entry-cohort mix of 238 holders: 124 (52%) are 2+ year veterans, 39 entered 1–2 years ago, and 75 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds

20 of 238 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in GCOW. 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	235	213	10.33%
13F Shares	45M	35M	28.52%
Total Value	$2.03B	$1.50B	35.65%
New Positions	37	27	+10
Increased Positions	106	89	+17
Closed Positions	15	20	-5
Reduced Positions	60	61	-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

235

213

10.33%

13F Shares

45M

35M

28.52%

Total Value

$2.03B

$1.50B

35.65%

New Positions

+10

Increased Positions

106

+17

Closed Positions

-5

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

235 + investors

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

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

Top 25 GCOW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Lighthouse Wealth Management Inc.	5.76%	183,239	$8.5M
2	Waddell & Associates, LLC	5.40%	2,068,689	$95.7M
3	MY Wealth Management Inc.	4.88%	136,423	$5.0M
4	Hamilton Wealth, LLC	4.17%	1,271,100	$58.8M
5	1 North Wealth Services LLC	3.74%	224,244	$10.4M
6	BNB Wealth Management, LLC	2.97%	99,941	$4.6M
7	Braeburn Wealth Management LLC	1.65%	62,319	$2.9M
8	Financial Management Network Inc	1.58%	222,462	$10.3M
9	Kera Capital Partners, Inc.	1.43%	252,034	$11.7M
10	Perissos Private Wealth Management, LLC	1.42%	35,478	$1.6M
11	Investment Partners Asset Management, Inc.	1.29%	45,250	$2.1M
12	Empire Financial Management Company, LLC	1.17%	111,547	$5.2M
13	IFS Group,LLC	1.10%	26,693	$1.2M
14	Fearless Solutions, LLC dba Best Invest	1.10%	39,301	$1.8M
15	Commerce Advisors, LLC	1.09%	27,943	$1.3M
16	Prostatis Group LLC	1.02%	86,356	$4.0M
17	Fermata Advisors, LLC	0.81%	78,065	$3.6M
18	Hbw Advisory Services LLC	0.79%	163,025	$7.5M
19	Kraematon Investment Advisors, Inc	0.72%	19,159	$886K
20	BXM Wealth LLC	0.72%	20,215	$935K
21	Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC	0.70%	189,275	$8.8M
22	Beaumont Financial Advisors, LLC	0.61%	192,721	$8.9M
23	Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional, Inc.	0.59%	43,153	$2.0M
24	Karpus Management, Inc.	0.57%	391,956	$18.1M
25	Cosner Financial Group, LLC	0.53%	20,854	$964K

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 — Pacer Fds Tr (GCOW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GCOW?

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

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying: Last quarter: 146 funds were net buyers (39 opened a brand new position + 107 added to an existing one). Only 74 were sellers (60 trimmed + 14 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GCOW holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 20 of 238 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in GCOW. 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 GCOW?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 122 out of 238 hedge funds have held GCOW 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 Pacer Fds Tr (GCOW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GCOW has moved -2.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GCOW has gained -3.4% 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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Pacer Fds Tr (GCOW)

Smart Money Signals — GCOW

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 52% veterans vs 32% newcomers

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

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