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Kraneshares Trust (KSTR)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +25
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
92%

Smart Money Signals — KSTR

Based on 37 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KSTR 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
37 hedge funds hold KSTR 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 — +640% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+32 new funds entered over the past year (+640% 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 — 92% buying

33 buying3 selling
Last quarter: 33 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 6 added to an existing one). Only 3 were sellers (1 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KSTR position: 7 → 0 → 8 → 27. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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Mostly new holders — 81% entered in last year

■ 16% conviction (2yr+) ■ 3% medium ■ 81% new
Only 6 funds (16%) 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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Value +400% but shares only +228% — price-driven

Value
+400%
Shares
+228%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +400%, but actual share count only changed +228%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

2 → 7 → 0 → 8 → 27 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 0 → 8 → 27. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Early stage — 69% of holders entered in last year

■ 31% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 69% new
Of 42 current holders: 29 (69%) entered in the past year, only 13 (31%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 36 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
7.0
out of 10
High Exit Risk
Exit risk score 7.0/10 — multiple crowding signals converge. Institutional ownership is at 100% of its all-time high — near peak crowding. Crowded trades can unwind fast — a single catalyst can trigger a cascade.

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 — KSTR

In 2026 Q2, 33 hedge funds were net buyers of KSTR (27 opened a new position, 6 added to an existing one), while 3 reduced or exited (1 trimmed, 2 sold completely) — a 92% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 35% of total institutional value in KSTR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +25 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 37.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KSTR

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

Market Analysis: KSTR

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: KSTR
36 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 36 12 200.0%
13F Shares 5M 2M 228.11%
Total Value $151M $30M 400.24%
New Positions 27 8 +19
Increased Positions 6 2 +4
Closed Positions 2 2 -
Reduced Positions 1 1 -
Total Calls 3 0 100%
Total Puts 3 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 KSTR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co 0.30% 1,740,631 $56.3M
2 TT International Asset Management LTD 0.29% 69,993 $2.3M
3 Whalen Wealth Management Inc. 0.25% 17,075 $552K
4 Dunhill Financial, LLC 0.15% 23,222 $751K
5 DRW Securities, LLC 0.15% 190,394 $6.2M
6 Laurion Capital Management LP 0.09% 110,000 $3.6M
7 Prudential plc 0.07% 422,990 $13.7M
8 Intercapital, LLC 0.07% 8,348 $270K
9 Trek Financial, LLC 0.07% 41,237 $1.3M
10 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.07% 22,850 $739K
11 Prospera Financial Services Inc 0.03% 56,251 $1.8M
12 Certuity, LLC 0.01% 8,267 $267K
13 Ankerstar Wealth, LLC 0.01% 377 $12K
14 Bank of Montreal /Can/ 0.01% 1,683,700 $30.4M
15 Manchester Capital Management LLC 0.01% 1,725 $56K
16 Jain Global LLC 0.01% 56,953 $1.8M
17 ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP 0.01% 25,000 $809K
18 Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC 0.00% 8,938 $289K
19 Vontobel Holding Ltd. 0.00% 20,000 $647K
20 Millennium Management LLC 0.00% 93,250 $3.0M
21 Creative Financial Designs Inc /Adv 0.00% 600 $19K
22 Belvedere Trading LLC 0.00% 21,700 $702K
23 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 207,676 $6.7M
24 UBS Group AG 0.00% 168,800 $5.5M
25 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 83,175 $2.7M
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 — Kraneshares Trust (KSTR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KSTR?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KSTR 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 KSTR?

More buyers than sellers — 92% buying: Last quarter: 33 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 6 added to an existing one). Only 3 were sellers (1 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KSTR holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 9 of 36 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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 KSTR?

Mostly new holders — 81% entered in last year: Only 6 funds (16%) 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.

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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