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Northern Lts Fd Tr IV (PTL)

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

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
8Q ▲
Buyers last Q
76%

Smart Money Signals — PTL

Based on 103 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PTL 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
103 hedge funds hold PTL 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 — +110% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+54 new funds entered over the past year (+110% 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 — 76% buying

74 buying24 selling
Last quarter: 74 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 56 added to an existing one). Only 24 were sellers (20 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~18 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 17 → 17 → 18. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 45% entered in last year

3% conviction (2yr+) 52% medium 45% new
Only 3 funds (3%) 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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Steady discovery — ~18 new funds/quarter

14 → 21 → 17 → 17 → 18 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 17 → 17 → 18. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 67% of holders entered in last year

0% veterans 33% 1-2yr 67% new
Of 103 current holders: 69 (67%) 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 — 11% AUM from top-100

11% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 103 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — PTL

In 2026 Q1, 74 hedge funds were net buyers of PTL (18 opened a new position, 56 added to an existing one), while 24 reduced or exited (20 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 76% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 103.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PTL

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

Market Analysis: PTL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Northern Lts Fd Tr IV (PTL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PTL 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 · 82d ago
PTL
+14.3%
SPY
+15.1%

PTL outperformed SPY by -0.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
PTL
+3.7%
SPY
+1.3%

Since the filing became public, PTL outperformed SPY by +2.4% .

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 3 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PTL
103 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 103 89 15.73%
13F Shares 2M 2M 29.7%
Total Value $501M $385M 30.25%
New Positions 18 17 +1
Increased Positions 56 52 +4
Closed Positions 4 8 -4
Reduced Positions 20 14 +6
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

103 + investors

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

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Top 25 PTL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Plan A Wealth LLC 18.24% 151,974 $38.1M
2 Christian Investment Advisors, Inc. 14.98% 92,946 $23.7M
3 Inspire Advisors, LLC 5.45% 266,885 $66.9M
4 Strategic Equity Management 4.79% 50,874 $12.7M
5 OneAscent Financial Services LLC 3.87% 285,074 $71.4M
6 Moneywise, INC. 3.36% 30,750 $7.7M
7 Investment Research Partners LLC 3.05% 29,949 $7.5M
8 Sound Financial Strategies Group, LLC 2.44% 14,242 $3.6M
9 Creative Financial Designs Inc /Adv 2.23% 146,614 $36.7M
10 Family Wealth Partners, LLC 1.91% 22,288 $5.6M
11 Ocean Park Asset Management, LLC 1.91% 22,288 $5.6M
12 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 1.72% 28,291 $7.1M
13 Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated 1.15% 62,611 $15.7M
14 PAX Financial Group, LLC 1.03% 24,092 $6.0M
15 Optivise Advisory Services LLC 1.02% 6,753 $1.7M
16 SageOak Financial, LLC 1.00% 5,670 $1.4M
17 Frontier Asset Management, LLC 0.90% 17,189 $4.3M
18 LifeGuide Financial Advisors, LLC 0.84% 10,547 $2.6M
19 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.80% 38,613 $9.7M
20 Schwallier Wealth Management LLC 0.71% 3,878 $972K
21 Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC 0.66% 13,988 $3.5M
22 Larry Mathis Financial Planning, LLC 0.65% 2,900 $727K
23 Van Diest Capital, LLC 0.52% 2,658 $666K
24 XY Planning Network, Inc. 0.51% 12,652 $3.2M
25 Tulsa Wealth Advisors, INC 0.48% 10,902 $2.7M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — Northern Lts Fd Tr IV (PTL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PTL?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PTL 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 PTL?

More buyers than sellers — 76% buying: Last quarter: 74 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 56 added to an existing one). Only 24 were sellers (20 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for PTL holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100: 9 of 103 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held PTL?

Mostly new holders — 45% entered in last year: Only 3 funds (3%) 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 Northern Lts Fd Tr IV (PTL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PTL has moved +3.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PTL has gained +14.3% vs +15.1% 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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