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

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

As of today, PULS has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PULS gained +0.3% 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.

Pgim ETF Tr (PULS)

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

Smart Money Signals — PULS

Based on 439 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 PULS 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

439 hedge funds hold PULS 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 — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+98 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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 — 65% buying

279 buying153 selling

Last quarter: 279 funds were net buyers (69 opened a brand new position + 210 added to an existing one). Only 153 were sellers (119 trimmed + 34 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new PULS position: 58 → 64 → 56 → 69. 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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Mixed — 39% long-term, 28% new

■ 39% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 28% new

Of the 439 current holders: 171 (39%) held >2 years, 145 held 1–2 years, and 123 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Steady discovery — ~69 new funds/quarter

52 → 58 → 64 → 56 → 69 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 58 → 64 → 56 → 69. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 41% veterans vs 36% newcomers

■ 41% veterans ■ 23% 1-2yr ■ 36% new

Entry-cohort mix of 439 holders: 178 (41%) are 2+ year veterans, 103 entered 1–2 years ago, and 158 (36%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds

19 of 439 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in PULS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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	432	404	6.93%
13F Shares	163M	188M	-13.09%
Total Value	$7.94B	$9.30B	-14.58%
New Positions	65	56	+9
Increased Positions	208	192	+16
Closed Positions	37	33	+4
Reduced Positions	119	123	-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

432

404

6.93%

13F Shares

163M

188M

-13.09%

Total Value

$7.94B

$9.30B

-14.58%

New Positions

Increased Positions

208

192

+16

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

119

123

-4

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

432 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 PULS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Lakeshore Financial Planning, Inc.	13.80%	768,939	$38.1M
2	M Wealth Management, LLC	11.76%	282,182	$14.0M
3	Blue Water Asset Management	11.71%	684,685	$33.9M
4	LeClair Wealth Partners LLC	11.71%	684,685	$33.9M
5	Crane Advisory, LLC	11.42%	1,537,220	$76.3M
6	Pine Harbor Wealth Management, LLC	10.15%	685,513	$33.9M
7	Bulwark Capital Corp	9.82%	321,880	$15.9M
8	Main Street Group, LTD	9.59%	659,316	$32.6M
9	Ironwood Wealth Management, INC.	9.34%	420,392	$20.8M
10	Good Steward Wealth Advisors,LLC	8.93%	280,457	$13.9M
11	Peak Planning Group, LLC	8.08%	589,238	$29.2M
12	TABR Capital Management, LLC	7.99%	175,446	$8.7M
13	AMJ Financial Wealth Management	7.73%	662,171	$32.8M
14	Afg Fiduciary Services Limited Partnership	7.41%	255,779	$12.7M
15	Vickerman Investment Advisors, Inc.	7.14%	686,116	$34.0M
16	Clark Wealth Partners	7.03%	210,803	$10.5M
17	Navigation Group, LLC	6.78%	585,168	$29.0M
18	Seed Wealth Management, Inc.	5.79%	169,959	$8.4M
19	Live Oak Investment Partners	5.76%	197,188	$9.8M
20	Mbm Wealth Consultants, LLC	5.73%	503,937	$24.9M
21	WESPAC Advisors, LLC	5.59%	206,166	$10.2M
22	Clearwave Capital, LLC	5.28%	155,999	$7.7M
23	Innovative Wealth Building LLC	5.22%	150,042	$7.4M
24	1 North Wealth Services LLC	4.99%	279,119	$13.8M
25	Client First Investment Management LLC	4.17%	161,880	$8.0M

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 (PULS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PULS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 279 funds were net buyers (69 opened a brand new position + 210 added to an existing one). Only 153 were sellers (119 trimmed + 34 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for PULS holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 19 of 439 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in PULS. 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 PULS?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 28% new: Of the 439 current holders: 171 (39%) held >2 years, 145 held 1–2 years, and 123 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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

As of today, PULS has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PULS has gained +0.3% 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.

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Pgim ETF Tr (PULS)

Smart Money Signals — PULS

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +29% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+13 vs last Q)

Mixed — 39% long-term, 28% new

Steady discovery — ~69 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 41% veterans vs 36% newcomers

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

Institutional Sentiment Summary — PULS

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Market Analysis: PULS

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