Innovator Etfs Trust (NMAR): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Innovator Etfs Trust (NMAR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NMAR has moved +0.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NMAR gained +9.2% vs +15.9% 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 (NMAR)

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

Smart Money Signals — NMAR

Based on 47 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 4Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NMAR 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

47 hedge funds hold NMAR right now — the highest count in 1.2 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 — +96% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 5Q

+23 new funds entered over the past year (+96% 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. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.

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More buyers than sellers — 83% buying

35 buying7 selling

Last quarter: 35 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 17 added to an existing one). Only 7 were sellers (6 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new NMAR position: 8 → 5 → 3 → 18. 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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Mostly new holders — 49% entered in last year

■ 0% conviction (2yr+) ■ 51% medium ■ 49% new

Only 0 funds (0%) 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

8 → 5 → 3 → 18 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 5 → 3 → 18. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 100% new

Of 47 current holders: 47 (100%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 4% AUM from top-100

4% from top-100 AUM funds

5 of 47 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 4% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

5.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 5.1/10 — 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 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	47	30	56.67%
13F Shares	3M	1M	132.7%
Total Value	$81M	$33M	145.72%
New Positions	18	3	+15
Increased Positions	17	6	+11
Closed Positions	1	3	-2
Reduced Positions	6	8	-2
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

56.67%

13F Shares

132.7%

Total Value

$81M

$33M

145.72%

New Positions

+15

Increased Positions

+11

Closed Positions

-2

Reduced Positions

-2

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

47 + investors

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

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

Top 25 NMAR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Element Squared LLC	21.94%	1,323,926	$38.9M
2	Cornerstone Wealth, LLC/TN	3.18%	181,340	$5.7M
3	Corrado Advisors, LLC	1.25%	81,540	$2.4M
4	Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.78%	596,532	$10.5M
5	TrustBank	0.30%	25,925	$762K
6	FSA Advisors, Inc.	0.17%	8,868	$261K
7	Diligent Investors, LLC	0.09%	12,300	$361K
8	DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd.	0.08%	8,098	$238K
9	Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC	0.04%	15,783	$464K
10	Cyndeo Wealth Partners, LLC	0.03%	21,212	$623K
11	Keating Financial Advisory Services, Inc.	0.03%	5,660	$166K
12	MAI Capital Management	0.03%	160,075	$4.7M
13	TopTier Wealth Management, LLC	0.02%	963	$28K
14	Anfield Capital Management, LLC	0.01%	1,854	$54K
15	Tradition Wealth Management, LLC	0.01%	7,104	$209K
16	Founders Financial Securities LLC	0.01%	7,741	$234K
17	Cresset Asset Management, LLC	0.01%	102,735	$3.0M
18	Phoenix Financial Ltd.	0.01%	36,505	$1.1M
19	Integrity Alliance, LLC.	0.01%	7,322	$215K
20	Mutual Advisors, LLC	0.01%	10,314	$303K
21	Old Mission Capital LLC	0.01%	13,520	$397K
22	Kestra Advisory Services, LLC	0.00%	30,842	$906K
23	Merit Financial Group, LLC	0.00%	14,432	$424K
24	IFP Advisors, Inc	0.00%	4,479	$132K
25	Ameriflex Group, INC.	0.00%	166	$5K

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 (NMAR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NMAR?

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

More buyers than sellers — 83% buying: Last quarter: 35 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 17 added to an existing one). Only 7 were sellers (6 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NMAR holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 4% AUM from top-100: 5 of 47 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 4% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held NMAR?

Mostly new holders — 49% entered in last year: Only 0 funds (0%) 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 Innovator Etfs Trust (NMAR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NMAR has moved +0.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NMAR has gained +9.2% vs +15.9% 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 (NMAR)

Smart Money Signals — NMAR

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +96% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 83% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

Mostly new holders — 49% entered in last year

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

Smaller funds dominant — 4% AUM from top-100

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