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Innovator Etfs Trust (ISEP)

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

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Buyers last Q
35%

Smart Money Signals — ISEP

Based on 66 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ISEP 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
66 hedge funds hold ISEP 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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Fast accumulation — +27% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+14 new funds entered over the past year (+27% 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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Heavy selling pressure — only 35% buying

15 buying28 selling
Last quarter: 28 funds sold vs only 15 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 — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 19 → 8 → 7 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 26% long-term, 23% new

■ 26% conviction (2yr+) ■ 52% medium ■ 23% new
Of the 66 current holders: 17 (26%) held >2 years, 34 held 1–2 years, and 15 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

13 → 19 → 8 → 7 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 8 → 7 → 11. ISEP 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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Mixed cohorts — 24% veterans, 45% new entrants

■ 24% veterans ■ 30% 1-2yr ■ 45% new
Of 66 current holders: 16 (24%) held 2+ years, 20 held 1–2 years, 30 (45%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

20% from top-100 AUM funds
6 of 66 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ISEP

In 2026 Q2, 15 hedge funds were net buyers of ISEP (11 opened a new position, 4 added to an existing one), while 28 reduced or exited (19 trimmed, 9 sold completely) — a 35% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. 20% of total institutional value in ISEP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 66.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ISEP

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

Market Analysis: ISEP

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: ISEP
66 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in ISEP. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 66 64 3.12%
13F Shares 1M 2M -34.9%
Total Value $47M $67M -29.92%
New Positions 11 7 +4
Increased Positions 4 6 -2
Closed Positions 9 11 -2
Reduced Positions 19 28 -9
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

66 + investors

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

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Top 25 ISEP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Corrado Advisors, LLC 0.93% 58,534 $2.0M
2 Secured Retirement Advisors, LLC 0.44% 24,844 $860K
3 SageView Advisory Group, LLC 0.29% 242,130 $7.9M
4 PFS Partners, LLC 0.25% 17,574 $608K
5 Liberty Atlantic Advisors LLC 0.24% 9,538 $330K
6 Diligent Investors, LLC 0.18% 23,345 $808K
7 Kfg Wealth Management, LLC 0.11% 29,330 $1.0M
8 Worth Financial Advisory Group, LLC 0.10% 7,190 $249K
9 Ferguson Shapiro LLC 0.10% 9,951 $344K
10 Pinnacle Wealth Management Group, Inc. 0.10% 5,900 $204K
11 Cypress Financial Planning LLC 0.09% 10,280 $356K
12 Straight Path Wealth Management 0.08% 9,580 $331K
13 Fragasso Financial Advisors Inc 0.07% 35,622 $1.2M
14 WPWealth LLP 0.06% 12,448 $431K
15 Gill Capital Partners, LLC 0.06% 6,894 $239K
16 Frisch Financial Group, Inc. 0.06% 9,451 $327K
17 Beacon Financial Advisory LLC 0.05% 7,790 $270K
18 Soltis Investment Advisors LLC 0.05% 26,161 $905K
19 DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. 0.05% 4,580 $158K
20 Sigma Planning Corp 0.03% 31,357 $1.1M
21 Fiduciary Financial Group, LLC 0.03% 6,964 $241K
22 AdvisorNet Financial, Inc 0.03% 16,239 $562K
23 Berger Financial Group, Inc 0.02% 12,663 $438K
24 Rothschild Wealth LLC 0.02% 5,801 $201K
25 Americana Partners, LLC 0.02% 20,507 $710K
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 (ISEP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ISEP?

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

Heavy selling pressure — only 35% buying: Last quarter: 28 funds sold vs only 15 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 ISEP holders?

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds: 6 of 66 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% 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 ISEP?

Mixed — 26% long-term, 23% new: Of the 66 current holders: 17 (26%) held >2 years, 34 held 1–2 years, and 15 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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.

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