First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (QDEC): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (QDEC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QDEC has moved +1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), QDEC gained +12.3% 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.

First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (QDEC)

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

Smart Money Signals — QDEC

Based on 104 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added QDEC 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

104 hedge funds hold QDEC 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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Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+13 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

48 buying41 selling

Last quarter: 48 funds bought or added vs 41 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 14 → 15 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 31% medium ■ 20% new

51 out of 104 hedge funds have held QDEC 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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Growing discovery — still being found

15 → 11 → 14 → 15 → 13 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 14 → 15 → 13. A growing number of institutions are discovering QDEC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 49% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 49% veterans ■ 19% 1-2yr ■ 32% new

Of 104 current holders: 51 (49%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100

7% from top-100 AUM funds

5 of 104 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 7% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

3.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	104	100	4.0%
13F Shares	6M	5M	12.27%
Total Value	$166M	$164M	1.25%
New Positions	13	15	-2
Increased Positions	35	31	+4
Closed Positions	9	16	-7
Reduced Positions	32	36	-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

104

100

4.0%

13F Shares

12.27%

Total Value

$166M

$164M

1.25%

New Positions

-2

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-7

Reduced Positions

-4

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

104 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 QDEC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Sequent Planning LLC	3.69%	485,639	$15.3M
2	Luken Investment Analytics, LLC	1.75%	145,710	$4.6M
3	FWG Investments, LLC.	1.41%	70,371	$2.2M
4	SMART Wealth LLC	1.13%	122,965	$3.9M
5	Mission Financial Group, LLC	0.95%	32,591	$1.0M
6	Grantvest Financial Group LLC	0.71%	34,674	$1.1M
7	Purus Wealth Management, LLC	0.63%	62,616	$2.0M
8	Benson Wealth Management INC	0.58%	13,547	$426K
9	Faithward Advisors, LLC	0.35%	78,680	$2.5M
10	Harvest Investment Services, LLC	0.34%	59,822	$1.9M
11	First Heartland Consultants, Inc.	0.33%	138,475	$4.4M
12	Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.33%	42,678	$1.3M
13	Keystone Wealth Services, LLC	0.31%	45,663	$1.4M
14	Uptick Partners, LLC	0.28%	44,448	$1.4M
15	DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd.	0.27%	25,983	$817K
16	1776 Wealth LLC	0.27%	21,540	$678K
17	Winnow Wealth LLC	0.25%	10,484	$330K
18	Maia Wealth LLC	0.23%	43,074	$1.4M
19	Ignite Planners, LLC	0.22%	44,775	$1.4M
20	Pitti Group Wealth Management, LLC	0.17%	6,504	$205K
21	Cornerstone Wealth, LLC/TN	0.13%	6,714	$228K
22	Clear Creek Financial Management, LLC	0.11%	45,287	$1.4M
23	Diligent Investors, LLC	0.11%	13,500	$425K
24	Grant Street Asset Management, Inc.	0.10%	16,678	$525K
25	Anfield Capital Management, LLC	0.09%	10,056	$316K

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 — First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (QDEC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QDEC?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 48 funds bought or added vs 41 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for QDEC holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100: 5 of 104 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 7% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held QDEC?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 51 out of 104 hedge funds have held QDEC 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 First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (QDEC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QDEC has moved +1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), QDEC has gained +12.3% 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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First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (QDEC)

Smart Money Signals — QDEC

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 54% buying

Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 49% of holders stayed 2+ years

Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100

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