Innovator Etfs Trust (IMAR): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Innovator Etfs Trust (IMAR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IMAR has moved +1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IMAR gained +5.3% vs +13.9% 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.

Innovator Etfs Trust (IMAR)

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

Smart Money Signals — IMAR

Based on 63 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 IMAR 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

63 hedge funds hold IMAR right now — the highest count in 2.2 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 — +54% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+22 new funds entered over the past year (+54% 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 — 89% buying

48 buying6 selling

Last quarter: 48 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 21 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (5 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new IMAR position: 7 → 4 → 4 → 27. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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Mostly new holders — 44% entered in last year

■ 10% conviction (2yr+) ■ 46% medium ■ 44% new

Only 6 funds (10%) 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

19 → 7 → 4 → 4 → 27 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 4 → 4 → 27. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Early stage — 67% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 33% 1-2yr ■ 67% new

Of 63 current holders: 42 (67%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) 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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Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds

6 of 63 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.6

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.6/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	63	37	70.27%
13F Shares	2M	603K	195.26%
Total Value	$51M	$18M	182.4%
New Positions	27	4	+23
Increased Positions	21	1	+20
Closed Positions	1	7	-6
Reduced Positions	5	12	-7
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

70.27%

13F Shares

603K

195.26%

Total Value

$51M

$18M

182.4%

New Positions

+23

Increased Positions

+20

Closed Positions

-6

Reduced Positions

-7

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

63 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 IMAR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Corrado Advisors, LLC	1.32%	87,374	$2.5M
2	Access Financial Services, INC.	1.26%	122,321	$3.6M
3	Ballast Rock Private Wealth LLC	0.26%	16,079	$467K
4	Diligent Investors, LLC	0.17%	24,283	$705K
5	HFG Wealth Management, LLC	0.16%	9,750	$283K
6	Cornerstone Wealth, LLC/TN	0.16%	9,276	$276K
7	Gill Capital Partners, LLC	0.13%	15,050	$437K
8	Beacon Financial Advisory LLC	0.12%	17,651	$512K
9	Straight Path Wealth Management	0.11%	13,578	$394K
10	Fiduciary Financial Group, LLC	0.09%	22,552	$655K
11	PFS Partners, LLC	0.09%	6,496	$189K
12	Americana Partners, LLC	0.07%	92,179	$2.7M
13	Atlantic Private Wealth, LLC	0.07%	3,500	$102K
14	Lantz Financial LLC	0.06%	10,271	$298K
15	BCS Wealth Management	0.06%	10,389	$302K
16	Syon Capital LLC	0.06%	40,156	$1.2M
17	D.B. Root & Company, LLC	0.05%	7,179	$208K
18	DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd.	0.04%	4,229	$123K
19	Cornerstone Wealth Group, LLC	0.04%	18,453	$549K
20	Wealth Alliance, LLC	0.02%	7,957	$231K
21	PFG Advisors	0.02%	14,028	$407K
22	Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC	0.02%	7,933	$230K
23	Berger Financial Group, Inc	0.02%	10,667	$310K
24	Trek Financial, LLC	0.02%	10,650	$309K
25	Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC	0.01%	75,843	$2.2M

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 — Innovator Etfs Trust (IMAR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IMAR?

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

More buyers than sellers — 89% buying: Last quarter: 48 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 21 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (5 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for IMAR holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 6 of 63 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 IMAR?

Mostly new holders — 44% entered in last year: Only 6 funds (10%) 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.

Is it too late to buy Innovator Etfs Trust (IMAR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IMAR has moved +1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IMAR has gained +5.3% vs +13.9% 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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Innovator Etfs Trust (IMAR)

Smart Money Signals — IMAR

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +54% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 89% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)

Mostly new holders — 44% entered in last year

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Early stage — 67% of holders entered in last year

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

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