Pimco ETF Tr (HYS): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Pimco ETF Tr (HYS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HYS has moved +1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HYS gained +0.2% 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.

Pimco ETF Tr (HYS)

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

Smart Money Signals — HYS

Based on 244 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 HYS 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

244 hedge funds hold HYS 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+16 new funds entered over the past year (+7% 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 — 62% buying

138 buying83 selling

Last quarter: 138 funds were net buyers (36 opened a brand new position + 102 added to an existing one). Only 83 were sellers (58 trimmed + 25 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~36 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 23 → 34 → 34 → 36. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 17% new

160 out of 244 hedge funds have held HYS 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

27 → 23 → 34 → 34 → 36 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 23 → 34 → 34 → 36. A growing number of institutions are discovering HYS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 19% new

Entry-cohort mix of 244 holders: 170 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 46 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds

18 of 243 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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	243	233	4.29%
13F Shares	9M	8M	4.48%
Total Value	$786M	$781M	0.74%
New Positions	36	34	+2
Increased Positions	101	94	+7
Closed Positions	26	35	-9
Reduced Positions	58	66	-8
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

243

233

4.29%

13F Shares

4.48%

Total Value

$786M

$781M

0.74%

New Positions

Increased Positions

101

Closed Positions

-9

Reduced Positions

-8

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

243 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 HYS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group, Inc.	13.28%	331,479	$31.4M
2	Capital Management Associates, Inc	3.42%	162,054	$15.1M
3	Seamount Financial Group Inc	1.98%	47,017	$4.4M
4	Strategic Advocates LLC	1.62%	3,931	$367K
5	RMR Wealth Builders	1.50%	204,908	$19.1M
6	Friedenthal Financial	1.38%	29,524	$2.8M
7	Condor Capital Management	1.35%	172,785	$16.1M
8	BHK Investment Advisors, LLC	1.34%	42,900	$4.0M
9	Barden Capital Management, Inc.	1.19%	14,938	$1.4M
10	Compass Financial Group, Inc.	1.09%	26,025	$2.4M
11	Authentikos Wealth Advisory, LLC	1.06%	16,774	$1.6M
12	Evolution Wealth Management INC.	1.01%	14,811	$1.4M
13	Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors llc	0.98%	30,546	$2.8M
14	Invested Advisors	0.98%	10,372	$967K
15	Financial & Tax Architects, LLC	0.82%	39,531	$3.7M
16	Precision Wealth Strategies, LLC	0.82%	26,520	$2.5M
17	Stokes Capital Advisors, LLC	0.79%	37,994	$3.5M
18	Adamsbrown Wealth Consultants LLC	0.65%	26,190	$2.4M
19	Larch Capital Partners LLC	0.63%	46,758	$4.4M
20	Viawealth, LLC	0.63%	12,135	$1.1M
21	Milestones Private Investment Advisors LLC	0.61%	7,421	$692K
22	IFG Advisory, LLC	0.54%	2,010	$187K
23	North Dallas Bank & Trust Co	0.45%	7,069	$659K
24	TD Private Client Wealth LLC	0.44%	227,398	$21.2M
25	BAM Wealth Management, LLC	0.43%	6,165	$575K

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 — Pimco ETF Tr (HYS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HYS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 138 funds were net buyers (36 opened a brand new position + 102 added to an existing one). Only 83 were sellers (58 trimmed + 25 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for HYS holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 18 of 243 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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 HYS?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 160 out of 244 hedge funds have held HYS 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 Pimco ETF Tr (HYS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HYS has moved +1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HYS has gained +0.2% 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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Pimco ETF Tr (HYS)

Smart Money Signals — HYS

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +7% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

Steady new buyers — ~36 new funds per quarter

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 19% newcomers

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

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