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Direxion Shares ETF Trust (METU)

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

Current Price
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Buyers last Q
78%

Smart Money Signals — METU

Based on 34 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added METU 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
34 hedge funds hold METU right now — the highest count in 2.2 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 — +112% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+18 new funds entered over the past year (+112% 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 — 78% buying

29 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 29 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 17 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (2 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~12 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 2 → 23 → 9 → 12. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 62% entered in last year

■ 12% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 62% new
Only 4 funds (12%) 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

8 → 2 → 23 → 9 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 2 → 23 → 9 → 12. METU is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Early stage — 61% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 39% 1-2yr ■ 61% new
Of 41 current holders: 25 (61%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) 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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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 33 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in METU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.8
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.8/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — METU

In 2026 Q2, 29 hedge funds were net buyers of METU (12 opened a new position, 17 added to an existing one), while 8 reduced or exited (2 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 78% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 65% of total institutional value in METU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 34.

Hedge Fund Ownership: METU

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

Market Analysis: METU

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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: METU
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 32 28 14.29%
13F Shares 3M 2M 40.66%
Total Value $65M $49M 32.38%
New Positions 11 9 +2
Increased Positions 15 9 +6
Closed Positions 6 13 -7
Reduced Positions 2 7 -5
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 METU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bullseye Investment Management, LLC 0.55% 55,557 $1.1M
2 Tactive Advisors, LLC 0.21% 41,275 $836K
3 Retirement Planning Co of New England, Inc. 0.14% 18,938 $383K
4 Cane Capital Partners, LLC 0.10% 12,941 $262K
5 Z3 Capital Partners, LLC 0.06% 13,555 $274K
6 Norden Group LLC 0.02% 10,200 $207K
7 StoneX Group Inc. 0.02% 15,425 $405K
8 Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc 0.01% 1,101 $22K
9 SOA Wealth Advisors, LLC. 0.01% 3,364 $68K
10 Larson Financial Group LLC 0.01% 13,877 $281K
11 Hoey Investments, Inc 0.01% 2,000 $40K
12 Srh Advisors, LLC 0.00% 870 $18K
13 Nvwm, LLC 0.00% 926 $19K
14 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 13,121 $266K
15 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 4,734 $96K
16 UBS Group AG 0.00% 500,000 $10.1M
17 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.00% 675,100 $13.7M
18 Group One Trading LLC 0.00% 32,315 $654K
19 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.00% 9,190 $186K
20 Belvedere Trading LLC 0.00% 30,000 $608K
21 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 290,700 $5.9M
22 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.00% 424,000 $8.6M
23 Parallel Advisors, LLC 0.00% 2,000 $40K
24 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 255,862 $5.2M
25 Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 11,528 $323K
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 — Direxion Shares ETF Trust (METU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for METU?

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

More buyers than sellers — 78% buying: Last quarter: 29 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 17 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (2 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for METU holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 5 of 33 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in METU. 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 METU?

Mostly new holders — 62% entered in last year: Only 4 funds (12%) 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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