KRANESHARES TRUST (KWEB): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy KRANESHARES TRUST (KWEB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KWEB has moved -5.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.7% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KWEB gained -2.0% vs +11.7% 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.

KRANESHARES TRUST (KWEB)

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

Smart Money Signals — KWEB

Based on 333 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KWEB 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 — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak

333 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 377 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

23 fewer hedge funds hold KWEB compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

197 buying234 selling

Last quarter: 234 funds reduced or exited vs 197 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-37 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 40 → 93 → 104 → 67. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 23% new

180 out of 333 hedge funds have held KWEB 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

119 → 40 → 93 → 104 → 67 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 93 → 104 → 67. A growing number of institutions are discovering KWEB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 24% new

Of 400 current holders: 259 (65%) 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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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds

25 of 333 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in KWEB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.3

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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	332	377	-11.94%
13F Shares	330M	374M	-11.74%
Total Value	$9.47B	$12.58B	-24.73%
New Positions	66	104	-38
Increased Positions	109	128	-19
Closed Positions	111	80	+31
Reduced Positions	106	100	+6
Total Calls	54	57	-5.26%
Total Puts	35	40	-12.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.65	0.7	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

332

377

-11.94%

13F Shares

330M

374M

-11.74%

Total Value

$9.47B

$12.58B

-24.73%

New Positions

104

-38

Increased Positions

109

128

-19

Closed Positions

111

+31

Reduced Positions

106

100

Total Calls

-5.26%

Total Puts

-12.5%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.65

0.7

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

332 + investors

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

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

Top 25 institutional holders of KWEB — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Arrowpoint Investment Partners (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.	10.11%	400,000	$11.4M
2	Aurora Investment Managers, LLC.	9.12%	435,918	$12K
3	Dauntless Investment Group, LLC	7.08%	376,400	$10.7M
4	HELIOS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD	6.67%	223,000	$6.3M
5	Rye Brook Capital LLC	6.46%	246,450	$7K
6	PING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.	5.33%	656,300	$18.7M
7	Breakout Capital Partners, LP	5.28%	322,786	$9.2M
8	DV Trading LLC	5.10%	7,572,078	$215.3M
9	Krane Funds Advisors LLC	4.80%	4,161,200	$117.0M
10	Anson Funds Management LP	4.09%	1,638,900	$46.6M
11	Massar Capital Management, LP	3.50%	1,150,572	$32.7M
12	APEIRON CAPITAL Ltd	3.32%	125,000	$3.6M
13	Robinhood Asset Management, LLC	3.16%	1,534,467	$43.6M
14	NANO CAP NEW MILLENNIUM GROWTH FUND L P	2.99%	112,500	$3.2M
15	Compass Rose Asset Management, LP	2.63%	1,230,000	$35.0M
16	LHM, INC.	2.59%	231,364	$6.6M
17	BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd	2.33%	1,386,000	$39.4M
18	Niles Investment Management, LLC	2.30%	90,226	$2.6M
19	OPTIMAS CAPITAL Ltd	2.12%	33,268	$946K
20	Nearwater Capital Markets, Ltd	1.60%	2,381,200	$67.7M
21	Carrhae Capital LLP	1.58%	1,859,200	$52.9M
22	Viewpoint Capital Management LLC	1.56%	117,630	$3.3M
23	Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co	1.49%	8,885,966	$252.6M
24	NWI MANAGEMENT LP	1.45%	900,000	$26K
25	Anthracite Investment Company, Inc.	1.29%	74,500	$2.6M

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 (KWEB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KWEB?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KWEB 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 KWEB?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 234 funds reduced or exited vs 197 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for KWEB holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 25 of 333 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in KWEB. 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 KWEB?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 180 out of 333 hedge funds have held KWEB 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 KRANESHARES TRUST (KWEB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KWEB has moved -5.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.7% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KWEB has gained -2.0% vs +11.7% 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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KRANESHARES TRUST (KWEB)

Smart Money Signals — KWEB

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-37 vs last Q)

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

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