Spdr Gold Tr (GLD) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Spdr Gold Tr (GLD) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GLD has moved -0.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), GLD gained +8.9% vs +2.3% 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.

Spdr Gold Tr (GLD)

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Smart Money Signals — GLD

Based on 3064 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 GLD 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak

3,064 hedge funds hold GLD 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+430 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

1249 buying1508 selling

Last quarter: 1,508 funds reduced or exited vs 1,249 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-149 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 265 → 442 → 331 → 182. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 16% new

1,950 out of 3,064 hedge funds have held GLD 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -18%, value -39%

Value

-39%

-17%

Last quarter: funds added -18% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -39%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

228 → 265 → 442 → 331 → 182 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 265 → 442 → 331 → 182. GLD 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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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 20% new

Entry-cohort mix of 3,207 holders: 2,123 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 446 entered 1–2 years ago, and 638 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds

49 of 3029 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in GLD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	2999	3179	-5.66%
13F Shares	335M	407M	-17.69%
Total Value	$127.11B	$209.36B	-39.29%
New Positions	169	331	-162
Increased Positions	1009	1065	-56
Closed Positions	314	209	+105
Reduced Positions	1161	1277	-116
Total Calls	98	105	-6.67%
Total Puts	76	67	13.43%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.78	0.64	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

2999

3179

-5.66%

13F Shares

335M

407M

-17.69%

Total Value

$127.11B

$209.36B

-39.29%

New Positions

169

331

-162

Increased Positions

1009

1065

-56

Closed Positions

314

209

+105

Reduced Positions

1161

1277

-116

Total Calls

105

-6.67%

Total Puts

13.43%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.78

0.64

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

3K + investors

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

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

Top 25 GLD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Children's Medical Center Corp	100.00%	185,220	$68.2M
2	Marino Management, LLC	84.92%	1,106,395	$407.6M
3	Stenham Asset Management Ltd	84.85%	321,659	$118.5M
4	Mizuho Bank, Ltd.	63.84%	810,000	$298.4M
5	Starr Indemnity & Liability Co	60.48%	618,995	$228.0M
6	C V Starr & Co Inc	49.45%	251,400	$92.6M
7	Alamea Verwaltungs GmbH	38.56%	131,069	$48.3M
8	Eurizon Asset Management Hungary Ltd.	37.67%	96,044	$35.4M
9	Bleichroeder LP	31.31%	475,000	$175.0M
10	Gruss & Co., LLC	27.10%	30,000	$11.1M
11	Vista Finance, LLC	20.84%	101,202	$37.3M
12	Briaud Financial Planning Inc	19.37%	199,910	$73.6M
13	PPSC Investment Service Corp	17.95%	772,372	$284.5M
14	Corecam AG	16.56%	52,623	$19.4M
15	Sky-Mountain Capital Management, INC.	16.32%	61,851	$22.8M
16	Comprehensive Financial Management LLC	13.87%	1,147,529	$422.7M
17	Corecam Pte. Ltd.	13.77%	98,690	$36.4M
18	Bcm Advisors, LLC	13.71%	189,286	$70.4M
19	Intrepid Family Office LLC	13.62%	50,000	$18.4M
20	Cobalt Capital Management, INC.	13.11%	50,000	$18.4M
21	Brown University	13.03%	39,500	$14.6M
22	Bayshore Capital Advisors, LLC	12.92%	75,138	$27.7M
23	Armor Advisors, L.L.C.	12.62%	48,000	$17.7M
24	Walser Wealth Management Company, A Ltd Liability Co	12.04%	78,702	$29.0M
25	Mader & Shannon Wealth Management, Inc.	11.68%	67,886	$25.0M

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 — Spdr Gold Tr (GLD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GLD?

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

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 1,508 funds reduced or exited vs 1,249 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for GLD holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 3029 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in GLD. 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 GLD?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,950 out of 3,064 hedge funds have held GLD 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 Spdr Gold Tr (GLD) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GLD has moved -0.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), GLD has gained +8.9% vs +2.3% 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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Spdr Gold Tr (GLD)

Smart Money Signals — GLD

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-149 vs last Q)

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -18%, value -39%

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 20% newcomers

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

Institutional Sentiment Summary — GLD

What Fund Managers Are Saying About GLD

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