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JOHN HANCOCK EXCHANGE TRADED (JHMU)

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

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Buyers last Q
75%

Smart Money Signals — JHMU

Based on 15 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added JHMU 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
15 hedge funds hold JHMU right now — the highest count in 2.8 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 — +150% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+9 new funds entered over the past year (+150% 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 — 75% buying

12 buying4 selling
Last quarter: 12 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 7 added to an existing one). Only 4 were sellers (1 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 4 → 4 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 40% entered in last year

20% conviction (2yr+) 40% medium 40% new
Only 3 funds (20%) 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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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

0 → 3 → 4 → 4 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 4 → 4 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 33% veterans, 53% new entrants

33% veterans 13% 1-2yr 53% new
Of 15 current holders: 5 (33%) held 2+ years, 2 held 1–2 years, 8 (53%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 80% AUM from top-100 funds

80% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 15 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 80% of total institutional value in JHMU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.1/10 — 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 — JHMU

In 2026 Q1, 12 hedge funds were net buyers of JHMU (5 opened a new position, 7 added to an existing one), while 4 reduced or exited (1 trimmed, 3 sold completely) — a 75% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 80% of total institutional value in JHMU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 15.

Hedge Fund Ownership: JHMU

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

Market Analysis: JHMU

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Company Profile: JHMU

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

Is It Too Late to Buy JOHN HANCOCK EXCHANGE TRADED (JHMU) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much JHMU has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 50d ago
JHMU
+1.5%
SPY
+42.5%

JHMU outperformed SPY by -41.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
JHMU
-0.5%
SPY
-1.8%

Since the filing became public, JHMU outperformed SPY by +1.3% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

0 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
0.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: JHMU
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 15 13 15.38%
13F Shares 2M 2M 4.34%
Total Value $49M $47M 2.23%
New Positions 5 4 +1
Increased Positions 7 6 +1
Closed Positions 3 3 -
Reduced Positions 1 1 -
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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Top 15 institutional holders of JHMU — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 American Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.48% 35,000 $909K
2 Landmark Wealth Management, LLC 0.06% 8,819 $229K
3 MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE 0.03% 1,390,000 $36.1M
4 Capital Analysts, LLC 0.02% 24,164
5 Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 45,226 $1.2M
6 &PARTNERS 0.01% 91,130 $2.4M
7 CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS 0.00% 80,777 $2.1M
8 HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK 0.00% 15,400 $400K
9 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 4,764 $124K
10 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 59,141 $1.5M
11 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 24,607 $639K
12 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% 77,559 $2.0M
13 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 1,846 $48K
14 ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.00% 22,812 $592K
15 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 12,091 $314K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — JOHN HANCOCK EXCHANGE TRADED (JHMU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for JHMU?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added JHMU 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 JHMU?

More buyers than sellers — 75% buying: Last quarter: 12 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 7 added to an existing one). Only 4 were sellers (1 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for JHMU holders?

Elite ownership — 80% AUM from top-100 funds: 4 of 15 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 80% of total institutional value in JHMU. 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 JHMU?

Mostly new holders — 40% entered in last year: Only 3 funds (20%) 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 JOHN HANCOCK EXCHANGE TRADED (JHMU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, JHMU has moved -0.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.8% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), JHMU has gained +1.5% vs +42.5% 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.

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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