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Goldman Sachs ETF Tr (GGUS)

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

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Buyers last Q
76%

Smart Money Signals — GGUS

Based on 40 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 GGUS 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
40 hedge funds hold GGUS 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 — +150% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+24 new funds entered over the past year (+150% 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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More buyers than sellers — 76% buying

31 buying10 selling
Last quarter: 31 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 24 added to an existing one). Only 10 were sellers (4 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 11 → 9 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 48% entered in last year

5% conviction (2yr+) 48% medium 48% new
Only 2 funds (5%) 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

14 → 8 → 11 → 9 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 11 → 9 → 7. GGUS 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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Early stage — 90% of holders entered in last year

8% veterans 2% 1-2yr 90% new
Of 40 current holders: 36 (90%) entered in the past year, only 3 (8%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 87% AUM from top-100 funds

87% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 40 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 87% of total institutional value in GGUS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.5/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — GGUS

In 2026 Q1, 31 hedge funds were net buyers of GGUS (7 opened a new position, 24 added to an existing one), while 10 reduced or exited (4 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 76% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 87% of total institutional value in GGUS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 40.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GGUS

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

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: GGUS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 49 40 22.5%
13F Shares 7M 7M -1.09%
Total Value $449M $386M 16.43%
New Positions 12 7 +5
Increased Positions 22 24 -2
Closed Positions 3 6 -3
Reduced Positions 9 4 +5
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 GGUS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 LifePlan Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.47% 20,116 $1.4M
2 Keebeck Wealth Management 0.37% 55,980 $3.8M
3 Sowell Financial Services LLC 0.25% 111,005 $7.6M
4 Principal Securities, INC. 0.21% 251,058 $17.1M
5 Founders Financial Alliance, LLC 0.14% 14,964 $1.0M
6 Beacon Financial Advisory LLC 0.10% 7,212 $492K
7 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.09% 44,745 $3.1M
8 Envestnet Portfolio Solutions, Inc. 0.06% 173,918 $11.9M
9 Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC 0.04% 35,409 $2.4M
10 Syntegra Private Wealth Group, LLC 0.04% 6,643 $453K
11 Private Trust Co NA 0.03% 5,759 $393K
12 Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC 0.03% 4,599 $314K
13 Regatta Research & Money Management 0.03% 400 $27K
14 Vestmark Advisory Solutions, Inc. 0.02% 35,197 $2.4M
15 Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.02% 3,304,512 $225.5M
16 LPL Financial LLC 0.02% 1,235,279 $84.3M
17 Envestnet Asset Management Inc 0.01% 687,304 $46.9M
18 Cornerstone Planning Group LLC 0.01% 1,297 $85K
19 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.01% 140,197 $9.6M
20 NewEdge Advisors, LLC 0.01% 35,088 $2.4M
21 World Investment Advisors 0.01% 4,531 $309K
22 Global Retirement Partners, LLC 0.00% 4,574 $312K
23 Perigon Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 3,700 $253K
24 Orion Porfolio Solutions, LLC 0.00% 7,369 $503K
25 Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC 0.00% 2,602 $178K
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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 — Goldman Sachs ETF Tr (GGUS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GGUS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 76% buying: Last quarter: 31 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 24 added to an existing one). Only 10 were sellers (4 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GGUS holders?

Elite ownership — 87% AUM from top-100 funds: 9 of 40 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 87% of total institutional value in GGUS. 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 GGUS?

Mostly new holders — 48% entered in last year: Only 2 funds (5%) 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.

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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