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Spdr Series Trust (KCE)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -4
Streak
5Q ▼
Buyers last Q
37%

Smart Money Signals — KCE

Based on 97 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KCE positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 76% of 3.0Y peak

76% of all-time peak
97 funds currently hold this stock — 76% of the 3.0-year high of 128 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 20% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
24 fewer hedge funds hold KCE compared to a year ago (-20% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying

35 buying59 selling
Last quarter: 59 funds sold vs only 35 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 — ~14 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 14 → 14 → 12 → 14. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

53% conviction (2yr+) 34% medium 13% new
51 out of 97 hedge funds have held KCE 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 — ~14 new funds/quarter

17 → 14 → 14 → 12 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 14 → 12 → 14. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 22% newcomers

55% veterans 22% 1-2yr 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 98 holders: 54 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 22 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
17 of 97 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in KCE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — KCE

In 2026 Q1, 35 hedge funds were net buyers of KCE (14 opened a new position, 21 added to an existing one), while 59 reduced or exited (41 trimmed, 18 sold completely) — a 37% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. This extends a 5-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 60% of total institutional value in KCE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 97.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KCE

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

Market Analysis: KCE

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Company Profile: KCE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Spdr Series Trust (KCE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KCE 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 · 87d ago
KCE
+7.2%
SPY
+13.0%

KCE outperformed SPY by -5.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 42d ago
KCE
-2.7%
SPY
-0.5%

Since the filing became public, KCE outperformed SPY by -2.2% .

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.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KCE
96 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 96 101 -4.95%
13F Shares 2M 3M -18.65%
Total Value $285M $415M -31.29%
New Positions 14 12 +2
Increased Positions 21 26 -5
Closed Positions 19 20 -1
Reduced Positions 41 37 +4
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 KCE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Tichoniim Havera Menahelet LTD 1.30% 47,687 $6.6M
2 Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Ve Gananot Havera Menahelet LTD 1.25% 138,163 $19.0M
3 TigerOak Management, L.L.C. 1.23% 28,405 $3.9M
4 Accel Wealth Management 0.92% 25,763 $3.5M
5 Royal Fund Management, LLC 0.69% 52,590 $7.2M
6 Worthington Financial Partners, LLC 0.45% 3,781 $520K
7 Meitav Investment House Ltd 0.41% 273,273 $37.6M
8 WESPAC Advisors SoCal, LLC 0.38% 12,841 $1.8M
9 Global Financial Private Client, LLC 0.34% 7,578 $1.0M
10 HF Advisory Group, LLC 0.13% 2,725 $375K
11 Kaizen Financial Strategies 0.11% 1,690 $255K
12 Headland Capital, LLC 0.08% 1,945 $268K
13 Money Concepts Capital Corp 0.07% 9,699 $1.3M
14 American State Bank (Iowa) 0.07% 1,000 $75K
15 Leuthold Group, LLC 0.05% 3,470 $477K
16 Hbw Advisory Services LLC 0.04% 3,098 $426K
17 Gts Securities LLC 0.04% 8,750 $1.2M
18 Tidemark, LLC 0.04% 1,189 $164K
19 GRIMES & Co WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.04% 10,254 $1.4M
20 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.02% 16,411 $2.3M
21 Nova Wealth Management, Inc. 0.02% 175 $24K
22 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.01% 3,978 $547K
23 Merit Financial Group, LLC 0.01% 12,310 $1.7M
24 Arkadios Wealth Advisors 0.01% 5,222 $719K
25 Stephens Inc /Ar/ 0.01% 5,418 $746K
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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 — Spdr Series Trust (KCE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KCE?

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KCE positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for KCE?

Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying: Last quarter: 59 funds sold vs only 35 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 KCE holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 17 of 97 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in KCE. 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 KCE?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 51 out of 97 hedge funds have held KCE 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 Spdr Series Trust (KCE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KCE has moved -2.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KCE has gained +7.2% vs +13.0% 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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