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John Hancock Exchange Traded (JHSC)

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

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↑ +4
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — JHSC

Based on 78 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 JHSC 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
78 hedge funds hold JHSC 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 — +28% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+28% 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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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

35 buying33 selling
Last quarter: 35 funds bought or added vs 33 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~12 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 7 → 10 → 12. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

54% conviction (2yr+) 26% medium 21% new
42 out of 78 hedge funds have held JHSC 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

6 → 9 → 7 → 10 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 7 → 10 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering JHSC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 26% newcomers

59% veterans 15% 1-2yr 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 78 holders: 46 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 12 entered 1–2 years ago, and 20 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds

72% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 78 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in JHSC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — JHSC

In 2026 Q1, 35 hedge funds were net buyers of JHSC (12 opened a new position, 23 added to an existing one), while 33 reduced or exited (25 trimmed, 8 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 72% of total institutional value in JHSC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 78.

Hedge Fund Ownership: JHSC

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

Market Analysis: JHSC

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Company Profile: JHSC

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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 (JHSC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much JHSC 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 · 83d ago
JHSC
+11.6%
SPY
+14.9%

JHSC outperformed SPY by -3.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 38d ago
JHSC
+5.4%
SPY
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, JHSC outperformed SPY by +4.3% .

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.

3 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: JHSC
78 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 78 74 5.41%
13F Shares 13M 13M 1.2%
Total Value $550M $536M 2.6%
New Positions 12 10 +2
Increased Positions 23 25 -2
Closed Positions 8 6 +2
Reduced Positions 25 23 +2
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 25 JHSC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sims Investment Management, LLC 5.51% 349,386 $15.0M
2 Gilbert & Cook, Inc. 3.86% 696,637 $29.9M
3 American Institute for Advanced Investment Management, LLP 1.30% 46,904 $2.0M
4 Empire Financial Management Company, LLC 0.79% 81,876 $3.5M
5 Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.73% 57,899 $2.5M
6 Vista Investment Partners LLC 0.62% 54,862 $2.4M
7 Midwest Heritage Bank, FSB 0.33% 24,293 $1.0M
8 Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc. 0.32% 7,829 $336K
9 Newman Dignan & Sheerar, Inc. 0.31% 34,361 $1.5M
10 Advisor Resource Council 0.29% 21,116 $906K
11 Financially in Tune, LLC 0.18% 4,959 $213K
12 Sun Financial Inc 0.17% 7,436 $344K
13 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.15% 750,036 $32.2M
14 Money Concepts Capital Corp 0.15% 62,533 $2.7M
15 Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, the 0.14% 3,899,095 $167.2M
16 Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. 0.14% 424,936 $18.2M
17 Iams Wealth Management, LLC 0.13% 8,924 $383K
18 Simplicity Wealth,LLC 0.13% 51,747 $2.2M
19 Park Place Capital Corp 0.08% 9,589 $411K
20 Enzi Wealth 0.08% 5,160 $221K
21 JNBA Financial Advisors 0.06% 17,984 $771K
22 Fifth Third Securities, INC. 0.05% 19,089 $819K
23 Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC 0.04% 19,184 $823K
24 Magnus Financial Group LLC 0.03% 9,471 $406K
25 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.03% 19,592 $840K
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 — John Hancock Exchange Traded (JHSC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for JHSC?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 35 funds bought or added vs 33 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for JHSC holders?

Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds: 15 of 78 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in JHSC. 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 JHSC?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 42 out of 78 hedge funds have held JHSC 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 John Hancock Exchange Traded (JHSC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, JHSC has moved +5.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), JHSC has gained +11.6% 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.

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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