BLACKROCK ETF TRUST (LCTU): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

BLACKROCK ETF TRUST (LCTU)

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

Smart Money Signals — LCTU

Based on 187 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added LCTU 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

187 hedge funds hold LCTU 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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Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+23 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

95 buying82 selling

Last quarter: 95 funds bought or added vs 82 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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More new buyers each quarter (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new LCTU position: 17 → 17 → 12 → 34. 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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41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 41% conviction (2yr+) ■ 37% medium ■ 22% new

76 out of 187 hedge funds have held LCTU 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

31 → 17 → 17 → 12 → 34 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 17 → 12 → 34. A growing number of institutions are discovering LCTU each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 41% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 41% veterans ■ 26% 1-2yr ■ 33% new

Of 187 current holders: 77 (41%) 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 — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds

14 of 187 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in LCTU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	187	164	14.02%
13F Shares	13M	12M	7.05%
Total Value	$932M	$867M	7.53%
New Positions	34	12	+22
Increased Positions	61	64	-3
Closed Positions	11	25	-14
Reduced Positions	71	67	+4
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

187

164

14.02%

13F Shares

13M

12M

7.05%

Total Value

$932M

$867M

7.53%

New Positions

+22

Increased Positions

-3

Closed Positions

-14

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

187 + investors

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

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

Top 25 institutional holders of LCTU — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Avise Financial Cooperative, Inc.	6.55%	112,896	$7.9M
2	Archer Investment Management, LLC	2.43%	82,480	$5.8M
3	Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co	1.99%	4,814,000	$337.6M
4	One Wealth Advisors, LLC	1.15%	132,206	$9.3M
5	Asempa Wealth Advisors	0.70%	11,411	$807K
6	Oregon Pacific Wealth Management, LLC	0.68%	9,306	$653K
7	Horst & Graben Wealth Management LLC	0.68%	64,578	$4.9M
8	RCS Financial Planning, LLC	0.59%	16,333	$1.1M
9	Sharkey, Howes & Javer	0.54%	56,947	$4.0M
10	ONE WEALTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	0.54%	16,086	$1.2M
11	Brendel Financial Advisors LLC	0.45%	13,056	$916K
12	Skyline Advisors, Inc.	0.44%	17,960	$1.3M
13	WEALTHGARDEN F.S. LLC	0.43%	9,077	$637K
14	SOFI WEALTH, LLC	0.41%	121,482	$8.5M
15	MA Private Wealth	0.35%	29,124	$2.0M
16	Envestnet Portfolio Solutions, Inc.	0.33%	843,617	$59.2M
17	Keystone Financial Services	0.32%	15,650	$1.1M
18	THEORY FINANCIAL LLC	0.32%	13,078	$917K
19	Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc.	0.29%	8,413	$590K
20	Urban Wealth Management, LLC	0.28%	3,959	$278K
21	CURTIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC	0.28%	4,230	$297K
22	LIFELONG WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.	0.28%	14,884	$1.0M
23	NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.	0.28%	4,132	$290K
24	EQ LLC	0.27%	13,700	$961K
25	Braun-Bostich & Associates Inc.	0.24%	5,430	$381K

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 — BLACKROCK ETF TRUST (LCTU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LCTU?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 95 funds bought or added vs 82 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 LCTU holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 14 of 187 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in LCTU. 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 LCTU?

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 76 out of 187 hedge funds have held LCTU 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.

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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BLACKROCK ETF TRUST (LCTU)

Smart Money Signals — LCTU

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 54% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+22 vs last Q)

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 41% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

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