Innovator Etfs Trust (LOUP) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Innovator Etfs Trust (LOUP) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LOUP has moved -5.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.7% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), LOUP gained -7.9% vs +3.3% 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.

Innovator Etfs Trust (LOUP)

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

Smart Money Signals — LOUP

Based on 60 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LOUP 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

60 hedge funds hold LOUP 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 — +67% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+24 new funds entered over the past year (+67% 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 — 65% buying

35 buying19 selling

Last quarter: 35 funds were net buyers (15 opened a brand new position + 20 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (12 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new LOUP position: 8 → 13 → 9 → 15. 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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Mixed — 38% long-term, 28% new

■ 38% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 28% new

Of the 60 current holders: 23 (38%) held >2 years, 20 held 1–2 years, and 17 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Price up while funds trimmed (+43% value, -3% shares)

Value

+43%

-2%

Last quarter: total value of institutional LOUP holdings rose +43% even though funds reduced share count by 3%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.

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Growing discovery — still being found

9 → 8 → 13 → 9 → 15 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 13 → 9 → 15. A growing number of institutions are discovering LOUP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 45% veterans vs 42% newcomers

■ 45% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 42% new

Entry-cohort mix of 62 holders: 28 (45%) are 2+ year veterans, 8 entered 1–2 years ago, and 26 (42%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds

8 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.4

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.4/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	58	52	11.54%
13F Shares	1M	1M	-2.73%
Total Value	$134M	$94M	43.07%
New Positions	14	9	+5
Increased Positions	20	18	+2
Closed Positions	8	6	+2
Reduced Positions	11	9	+2
Total Calls	1	0	100%
Total Puts	1	0	100%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

11.54%

13F Shares

-2.73%

Total Value

$134M

$94M

43.07%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

100%

Total Puts

100%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

58 + investors

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

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

Top 25 LOUP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Epiq Partners, LLC	3.80%	90,924	$9.0M
2	Elmwood Wealth Management, Inc.	2.87%	116,401	$11.5M
3	Tradition Wealth Management, LLC	1.14%	189,004	$18.6M
4	46 Peaks LLC	0.89%	14,347	$1.4M
5	Mattson Financial Services, LLC	0.72%	38,341	$3.4M
6	Gradient Investments LLC	0.36%	264,367	$26.1M
7	Paladin Wealth, LLC	0.28%	4,946	$487K
8	Authentikos Wealth Advisory, LLC	0.24%	3,799	$374K
9	Gts Securities LLC	0.11%	53,693	$5.3M
10	Brown Financial Advisors	0.10%	2,895	$285K
11	Triumph Capital Management	0.06%	3,089	$304K
12	Aventus Investment Advisors, Inc.	0.03%	381	$38K
13	Marshall & Sterling Wealth Advisors Inc.	0.02%	423	$42K
14	NWF Advisory Services Inc.	0.02%	2,130	$210K
15	Dorsey & Whitney Trust CO LLC	0.02%	4,000	$394K
16	Evolution Wealth Management INC.	0.02%	315	$31K
17	Mission Wealth Management, LP	0.02%	13,170	$1.3M
18	FAS Wealth Partners, Inc.	0.02%	3,041	$300K
19	Snowden Capital Advisors LLC	0.01%	4,505	$444K
20	Sigma Planning Corp	0.01%	3,827	$377K
21	Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC	0.01%	1,488	$147K
22	Integrity Alliance, LLC.	0.01%	2,515	$248K
23	Creative Financial Designs Inc /Adv	0.01%	1,100	$108K
24	Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc	0.00%	89	$9K
25	Royal Bank of Canada	0.00%	261,623	$25.8M

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 — Innovator Etfs Trust (LOUP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LOUP?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LOUP 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 LOUP?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 35 funds were net buyers (15 opened a brand new position + 20 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (12 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for LOUP holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 8 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 LOUP?

Mixed — 38% long-term, 28% new: Of the 60 current holders: 23 (38%) held >2 years, 20 held 1–2 years, and 17 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Innovator Etfs Trust (LOUP) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LOUP has moved -5.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.7% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), LOUP has gained -7.9% vs +3.3% 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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Innovator Etfs Trust (LOUP)

Smart Money Signals — LOUP

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +67% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

Mixed — 38% long-term, 28% new

Price up while funds trimmed (+43% value, -3% shares)

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 45% veterans vs 42% newcomers

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

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