Tidal Trust I (JSTC): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Tidal Trust I (JSTC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, JSTC has moved +6.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), JSTC gained +16.5% 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.

Tidal Trust I (JSTC)

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

Smart Money Signals — JSTC

Based on 52 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 JSTC 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

52 hedge funds hold JSTC 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

+11 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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More buyers than sellers — 74% buying

28 buying10 selling

Last quarter: 28 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 19 added to an existing one). Only 10 were sellers (8 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~9 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 6 → 4 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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46% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 46% conviction (2yr+) ■ 31% medium ■ 23% new

24 out of 52 hedge funds have held JSTC 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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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter

5 → 5 → 6 → 4 → 9 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 6 → 4 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 44% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 44% veterans ■ 25% 1-2yr ■ 31% new

Of 52 current holders: 23 (44%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

12% from top-100 AUM funds

6 of 52 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	52	45	15.56%
13F Shares	7M	6M	6.56%
Total Value	$119M	$129M	-7.43%
New Positions	9	4	+5
Increased Positions	19	16	+3
Closed Positions	2	5	-3
Reduced Positions	8	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

15.56%

13F Shares

6.56%

Total Value

$119M

$129M

-7.43%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-3

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

52 + investors

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

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

Top 25 JSTC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Verus Advisory, Inc.	12.50%	—	—
2	Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC	5.13%	2,885,672	$56.2M
3	First Affirmative Financial Network	2.04%	213,200	$4.3M
4	Westfuller Advisors, LLC	1.17%	139,067	$2.7M
5	Garrison Point Advisors, LLC	1.08%	121,592	$2.4M
6	North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC	0.58%	56,063	$1.1M
7	TFC Financial Management, Inc.	0.32%	131,430	$2.6M
8	Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Advisors LLC	0.23%	24,224	$460K
9	Nia Impact Advisors, LLC	0.20%	23,500	$458K
10	Ellevest, Inc.	0.13%	48,758	$950K
11	First Pacific Financial	0.13%	51,047	$995K
12	IMA Advisory Services, Inc.	0.12%	62,173	$1.2M
13	Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co	0.08%	13,000	$253K
14	Cambridge Associates LLC /Ma/ /Adv	0.08%	242,945	$4.7M
15	Ballentine Partners, LLC	0.07%	250,068	$4.9M
16	Parkside Investments, LLC	0.07%	28,594	$557K
17	PFG Investments, LLC	0.06%	60,757	$1.2M
18	Journey Strategic Wealth LLC	0.05%	95,585	$1.9M
19	Naviter Wealth, LLC	0.03%	12,591	$245K
20	First Western Trust Bank	0.02%	24,224	$472K
21	Envestnet Portfolio Solutions, Inc.	0.02%	168,389	$3.3M
22	Atria Investments, Inc	0.02%	73,603	$1.4M
23	Financial Avengers, Inc.	0.01%	1,554	$30K
24	Cullen/Frost Bankers, INC.	0.01%	49,570	$966K
25	Cerity Partners LLC	0.01%	325,606	$6.3M

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 — Tidal Trust I (JSTC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for JSTC?

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

More buyers than sellers — 74% buying: Last quarter: 28 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 19 added to an existing one). Only 10 were sellers (8 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for JSTC holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100: 6 of 52 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held JSTC?

46% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 24 out of 52 hedge funds have held JSTC 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 Tidal Trust I (JSTC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, JSTC has moved +6.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), JSTC has gained +16.5% 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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Tidal Trust I (JSTC)

Smart Money Signals — JSTC

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +27% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 74% buying

Steady new buyers — ~9 new funds per quarter

46% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 44% of holders stayed 2+ years

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

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