First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (HISF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (HISF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HISF has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HISF gained +0.1% vs +14.9% 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.

First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (HISF)

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

Smart Money Signals — HISF

Based on 34 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HISF 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak

34 hedge funds hold HISF 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+2 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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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

20 buying13 selling

Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 12 added to an existing one). Only 13 were sellers (8 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation 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: 0 → 8 → 4 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 21% new

19 out of 34 hedge funds have held HISF 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 — ~8 new funds/quarter

0 → 0 → 8 → 4 → 8 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 8 → 4 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Entry-cohort mix of 34 holders: 21 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 7 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds

27% from top-100 AUM funds

7 of 34 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.5

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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	34	31	9.68%
13F Shares	2M	1M	35.48%
Total Value	$69M	$56M	24.19%
New Positions	8	4	+4
Increased Positions	12	18	-6
Closed Positions	5	4	+1
Reduced Positions	8	3	+5
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

9.68%

13F Shares

35.48%

Total Value

$69M

$56M

24.19%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-6

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

34 + investors

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

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

Top 25 HISF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	tru Independence LLC	1.56%	70,968	$3.1M
2	Geneos Wealth Management Inc.	0.72%	701,803	$31.1M
3	Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC	0.15%	17,836	$791K
4	Barrett & Company, INC.	0.13%	8,750	$388K
5	Altus Wealth Group LLC	0.08%	4,590	$204K
6	Perigon Wealth Management, LLC	0.02%	26,792	$1.2M
7	Independent Advisor Alliance	0.02%	40,202	$1.8M
8	Prospera Financial Services Inc	0.02%	25,360	$1.1M
9	Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC	0.01%	138,826	$6.2M
10	Arax Advisory Partners	0.01%	4,210	$187K
11	Godfrey Financial Associates, Inc.	0.00%	130	$6K
12	International Assets Investment Management, LLC	0.00%	1,250	$55K
13	Private Trust Co NA	0.00%	942	$42K
14	LPL Financial LLC	0.00%	253,950	$11.3M
15	Equitable Holdings, Inc.	0.00%	9,360	$423K
16	Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC	0.00%	6,747	$299K
17	Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC	0.00%	660	$29K
18	Cetera Investment Advisers	0.00%	43,769	$1.9M
19	Harbour Investments, INC.	0.00%	2,269	$101K
20	Tidemark, LLC	0.00%	113	$5K
21	Royal Bank of Canada	0.00%	63,120	$2.8M
22	Raymond James Financial Inc	0.00%	29,379	$1.3M
23	Citadel Advisors LLC	0.00%	41,241	$1.8M
24	Envestnet Asset Management Inc	0.00%	23,205	$1.0M
25	AE Wealth Management LLC	0.00%	880	$39K

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 — First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (HISF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HISF?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HISF 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 HISF?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 12 added to an existing one). Only 13 were sellers (8 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for HISF holders?

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds: 7 of 34 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held HISF?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 19 out of 34 hedge funds have held HISF 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 First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (HISF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HISF has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HISF has gained +0.1% vs +14.9% 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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First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (HISF)

Smart Money Signals — HISF

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (97% of max)

Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 21% newcomers

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HISF

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