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Pacer Fds Tr (PALC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
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Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — PALC

Based on 73 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PALC 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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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
73 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 78 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+7 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

29 buying39 selling
Last quarter: 39 funds reduced or exited vs 29 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 (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 8 → 13 → 7. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 21% new
42 out of 73 hedge funds have held PALC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~7 new funds/quarter

5 → 9 → 8 → 13 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 8 → 13 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 22% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 73 holders: 42 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 16 entered 1–2 years ago, and 15 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 73 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

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 — PALC

In 2026 Q1, 29 hedge funds were net buyers of PALC (7 opened a new position, 22 added to an existing one), while 39 reduced or exited (33 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 43% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 34% of total institutional value in PALC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 73.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PALC

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

Market Analysis: PALC

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Company Profile: PALC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Pacer Fds Tr (PALC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PALC 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 · 79d ago
PALC
+11.6%
SPY
+13.9%

PALC outperformed SPY by -2.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
PALC
+5.2%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, PALC outperformed SPY by +5.0% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PALC
73 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 73 72 1.39%
13F Shares 3M 3M 3.98%
Total Value $154M $161M -4.51%
New Positions 7 13 -6
Increased Positions 22 13 +9
Closed Positions 6 6 -
Reduced Positions 33 34 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

73 + investors

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

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Top 25 PALC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lunt Capital Management, Inc. 5.32% 267,562 $13.9M
2 Centric Wealth Management 2.05% 189,528 $10.3M
3 Financial Enhancement Group LLC 1.56% 233,290 $12.6M
4 Enzi Wealth 1.11% 61,490 $3.2M
5 Ergawealth Advisors, Inc. 0.88% 38,536 $2.0M
6 Unified Investment Management 0.55% 10,313 $534K
7 Alpha Financial Partners LLC 0.33% 10,732 $556K
8 Landmark Wealth Management, INC. 0.29% 14,709 $762K
9 Palumbo Wealth Management LLC 0.28% 22,086 $1.1M
10 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.27% 222,641 $11.5M
11 Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. 0.25% 110,622 $5.7M
12 Clarus Group, Inc. 0.20% 10,686 $554K
13 Wbi Investments, LLC 0.19% 13,256 $687K
14 Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC 0.17% 83,558 $4.3M
15 Chicago Wealth Management, Inc. 0.16% 7,680 $398K
16 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.15% 3,258 $169K
17 Centurion Wealth Management LLC 0.15% 12,996 $673K
18 Atria Investments, Inc 0.08% 132,944 $6.9M
19 Maridea Wealth Management LLC 0.04% 5,137 $266K
20 Brookwood Investment Group LLC 0.04% 5,940 $308K
21 StoneX Group Inc. 0.04% 13,398 $694K
22 GeoWealth Management, LLC 0.03% 17,582 $911K
23 Nbc Securities, INC. 0.03% 7,775 $403K
24 World Investment Advisors 0.03% 35,705 $1.8M
25 IMG Wealth Management, Inc. 0.03% 834 $43K
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 — Pacer Fds Tr (PALC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PALC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PALC 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 PALC?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 39 funds reduced or exited vs 29 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 PALC holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 13 of 73 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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 PALC?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 42 out of 73 hedge funds have held PALC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Pacer Fds Tr (PALC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PALC has moved +5.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PALC has gained +11.6% 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.

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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