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Direxion Shares ETF Trust (METU)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -4
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — METU

Based on 28 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 METU 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 2.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
28 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 2.0-year high of 32 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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Fast accumulation — +115% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+15 new funds entered over the past year (+115% 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 sellers than buyers — 46% buying

19 buying22 selling
Last quarter: 22 funds reduced or exited vs 19 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 (-14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 2 → 23 → 9. 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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Mostly new holders — 71% entered in last year

■ 11% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 71% new
Only 3 funds (11%) 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -12%, value -33%

Value
-33%
Shares
-11%
Last quarter: funds added -12% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -33%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter

7 → 8 → 2 → 23 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 2 → 23 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 63% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 37% 1-2yr ■ 63% new
Of 35 current holders: 22 (63%) 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 — 88% AUM from top-100 funds

88% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 28 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 88% 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.
6.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 6.4/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — METU

In 2026 Q1, 19 hedge funds were net buyers of METU (9 opened a new position, 10 added to an existing one), while 22 reduced or exited (9 trimmed, 13 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 88% of total institutional value in METU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 28.

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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Company Profile: METU

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Direxion Shares ETF Trust (METU) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much METU has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 92d ago
METU
-9.6%
SPY
+13.7%

METU outperformed SPY by -23.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 47d ago
METU
-19.1%
SPY
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, METU outperformed SPY by -19.2% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

3 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: METU
27 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 27 32 -15.62%
13F Shares 2M 3M -11.81%
Total Value $49M $73M -33.19%
New Positions 9 23 -14
Increased Positions 8 8 -
Closed Positions 14 1 +13
Reduced Positions 7 1 +6
Total Calls 3 6 -50.0%
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 0.67 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

27 + investors

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

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Top 25 METU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Dedeker Financial LLC 0.24% 12,116 $271K
2 Tactive Advisors, LLC 0.16% 24,875 $557K
3 Retirement Planning Co of New England, Inc. 0.08% 9,105 $204K
4 Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc 0.02% 1,101 $25K
5 Gts Securities LLC 0.01% 16,838 $377K
6 SOA Wealth Advisors, LLC. 0.01% 2,364 $53K
7 Srh Advisors, LLC 0.01% 870 $19K
8 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 12,981 $291K
9 Larson Financial Group LLC 0.00% 4,905 $110K
10 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 3,966 $89K
11 Nvwm, LLC 0.00% 482 $11K
12 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.00% 521,436 $11.7M
13 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 346,100 $7.7M
14 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.00% 304,600 $6.8M
15 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.00% 293,200 $6.6M
16 Caitlin John, LLC 0.00% 50 $1K
17 Spire Wealth Management 0.00% 800 $18K
18 Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 11,446 $258K
19 Parallel Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,200 $27K
20 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 132,500 $3.0M
21 Simplex Trading, LLC 0.00% 23,861 $534K
22 Jane Street Group, LLC 0.00% 118,400 $2.7M
23 Jane Street Group, LLC 0.00% 117,228 $2.6M
24 Jane Street Group, LLC 0.00% 107,900 $2.4M
25 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 85,097 $1.9M
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?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 22 funds reduced or exited vs 19 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 METU holders?

Elite ownership — 88% AUM from top-100 funds: 9 of 28 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 88% 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 — 71% entered in last year: Only 3 funds (11%) 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.

Is it too late to buy Direxion Shares ETF Trust (METU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, METU has moved -19.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -19.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), METU has gained -9.6% vs +13.7% 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.

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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