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GLOBAL X VIDEO GAMES & ESPORTS ETF (HERO)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
30%

Smart Money Signals — HERO

Based on 55 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HERO 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 — 89% of 3.0Y peak

89% of all-time peak
55 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 62 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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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+3 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 30% buying

17 buying39 selling
Last quarter: 39 funds sold vs only 17 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 15 → 8 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 15% new
33 out of 55 hedge funds have held HERO 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

10 → 7 → 15 → 8 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 15 → 8 → 8. HERO 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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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 20% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Of 55 current holders: 34 (62%) 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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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 55 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in HERO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HERO

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

Market Analysis: HERO

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Company Profile: HERO

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HERO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 16 days 55 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 55 61 -9.84%
13F Shares 1M 2M -44.77%
Total Value $40M $82M -51.41%
New Positions 8 8 -
Increased Positions 9 19 -10
Closed Positions 14 9 +5
Reduced Positions 25 23 +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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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in HERO. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 13 institutional holders of HERO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Archford Capital Strategies, LLC 0.04% 15,224 $392K
2 APPLETON PARTNERS INC/MA 0.02% 12,157 —
3 U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.02% 26,873 $691K
4 RFG Advisory, LLC 0.00% 10,014 $258K
5 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 4,727 $122K
6 CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC /ADV 0.00% 1,691 $44K
7 Portus Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 60 $2K
8 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 4,810 $126K
9 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 10,860 —
10 Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch Inc. 0.00% 177 $5K
11 VALLEY NATIONAL ADVISERS INC 0.00% 82 —
12 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.00% 95 $2K
13 HIGHLINE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.00% 12 —
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 — GLOBAL X VIDEO GAMES & ESPORTS ETF (HERO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HERO?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HERO 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 HERO?

Heavy selling pressure — only 30% buying: Last quarter: 39 funds sold vs only 17 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for HERO holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 10 of 55 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in HERO. 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 HERO?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 33 out of 55 hedge funds have held HERO 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.

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.