Pgim ETF Tr (PAAA): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Pgim ETF Tr (PAAA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PAAA has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PAAA gained +0.5% vs +13.9% 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.

Pgim ETF Tr (PAAA)

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

Smart Money Signals — PAAA

Based on 228 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PAAA 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

228 hedge funds hold PAAA 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 — +87% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+106 new funds entered over the past year (+87% 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 — 68% buying

163 buying78 selling

Last quarter: 163 funds were net buyers (56 opened a brand new position + 107 added to an existing one). Only 78 were sellers (52 trimmed + 26 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 PAAA position: 41 → 42 → 41 → 56. 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 — 46% entered in last year

■ 5% conviction (2yr+) ■ 49% medium ■ 46% new

Only 12 funds (5%) 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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Growing discovery — still being found

50 → 41 → 42 → 41 → 56 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 42 → 41 → 56. A growing number of institutions are discovering PAAA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Early stage — 71% of holders entered in last year

■ 4% veterans ■ 25% 1-2yr ■ 71% new

Of 228 current holders: 162 (71%) entered in the past year, only 10 (4%) 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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Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds

17 of 228 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

5.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 5.0/10 — 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	226	198	14.14%
13F Shares	121M	90M	34.97%
Total Value	$6.08B	$4.56B	33.36%
New Positions	55	41	+14
Increased Positions	106	93	+13
Closed Positions	27	18	+9
Reduced Positions	52	48	+4
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

226

198

14.14%

13F Shares

121M

90M

34.97%

Total Value

$6.08B

$4.56B

33.36%

New Positions

+14

Increased Positions

106

+13

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

226 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 PAAA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Corebridge Financial, Inc.	18.88%	4,011,314	$206.0M
2	Pine Harbor Wealth Management, LLC	11.34%	740,429	$37.9M
3	Potentia Wealth	8.69%	439,923	$22.5M
4	Main Street Group, LTD	6.87%	457,211	$23.4M
5	Indie Asset Partners, LLC	6.43%	110,259	$5.6M
6	Allianz Se	6.02%	10,604,500	$542.7M
7	Norden Group LLC	5.95%	1,210,899	$62.0M
8	Basso Capital Management, L.P.	5.32%	169,943	$8.7M
9	Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC	4.14%	223,556	$11.4M
10	Ballast Rock Private Wealth LLC	3.91%	137,407	$7.1M
11	Entelevest, LLC	3.12%	60,903	$3.1M
12	Addison Capital Co	2.99%	327,947	$16.8M
13	Prudential Financial Inc	2.79%	44,277,722	$2.27B
14	Hartford Financial Management Inc.	2.53%	194,021	$9.9M
15	Toews Corp /Adv	2.52%	127,430	$6.5M
16	K2 Financial Inc.	2.23%	59,765	$3.1M
17	Triton Wealth Management, PLLC	2.09%	109,797	$5.6M
18	WNY Asset Management, LLC	1.71%	322,914	$16.5M
19	Fiduciary Group, LLC	1.63%	371,793	$19.0M
20	Evergreen Wealth Partners LLC	1.61%	41,077	$2.1M
21	Asset Allocation Strategies LLC	1.58%	174,110	$8.9M
22	Independent Financial Group, LLC	1.47%	956,823	$49.0M
23	Foguth Wealth Management, LLC.	1.36%	227,375	$11.7M
24	Cooper Capital Advisors LLC	1.36%	37,941	$1.9M
25	Able Wealth Management LLC	1.21%	88,500	$4.5M

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 — Pgim ETF Tr (PAAA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PAAA?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PAAA 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 PAAA?

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying: Last quarter: 163 funds were net buyers (56 opened a brand new position + 107 added to an existing one). Only 78 were sellers (52 trimmed + 26 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for PAAA holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 17 of 228 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% 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 PAAA?

Mostly new holders — 46% entered in last year: Only 12 funds (5%) 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 Pgim ETF Tr (PAAA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PAAA has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PAAA has gained +0.5% vs +13.9% 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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Pgim ETF Tr (PAAA)

Smart Money Signals — PAAA

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +87% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying

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

Mostly new holders — 46% entered in last year

Growing discovery — still being found

Early stage — 71% of holders entered in last year

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

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