Flexshares Tr (QDF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

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

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

Flexshares Tr (QDF)

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

Smart Money Signals — QDF

Based on 174 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 QDF 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

174 hedge funds hold QDF 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

+22 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 — 56% buying

68 buying53 selling

Last quarter: 68 funds bought or added vs 53 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 — ~27 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 15 → 25 → 27. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 21% new

110 out of 174 hedge funds have held QDF 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

21 → 13 → 15 → 25 → 27 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 15 → 25 → 27. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 25% new

Entry-cohort mix of 174 holders: 118 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 13 entered 1–2 years ago, and 43 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds

66% from top-100 AUM funds

22 of 174 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% of total institutional value in QDF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.8

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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	171	158	8.23%
13F Shares	21M	21M	1.3%
Total Value	$1.65B	$1.68B	-1.51%
New Positions	26	25	+1
Increased Positions	41	40	+1
Closed Positions	13	11	+2
Reduced Positions	42	45	-3
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

171

158

8.23%

13F Shares

21M

1.3%

Total Value

$1.65B

$1.68B

-1.51%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-3

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

171 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 QDF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	VeraBank, N.A.	6.71%	463,289	$36.6M
2	VestGen Investment Management	2.00%	45,847	$3.6M
3	TIAA Wealth Investment Management LLC	1.36%	2,301,166	$177.7M
4	Valued Retirements, Inc.	1.16%	15,028	$1.2M
5	Anson Capital, Inc.	1.11%	20,589	$1.6M
6	Ledyard National Bank	1.04%	151,308	$12.0M
7	Sageworth Trust Co of South Dakota	0.91%	14,472	$1.1M
8	Clayton Financial Group LLC	0.69%	17,000	$1.3M
9	Selby Wealth Management, LLC	0.51%	16,523	$1.3M
10	Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLC	0.49%	1,599,616	$126.5M
11	First Financial Corp /In/	0.44%	14,273	$1.1M
12	CFS Investment Advisory Services, LLC	0.43%	73,592	$6.3M
13	Magnus Financial Group LLC	0.43%	66,481	$5.3M
14	Horizon Family Wealth, Inc.	0.40%	9,620	$761K
15	CVA Family Office, LLC	0.35%	41,888	$3.3M
16	WealthPoint Financial, LLC	0.34%	4,881	$394K
17	Charter Capital Management, LLC\DE	0.30%	7,536	$596K
18	Pacific Sun Financial Corp	0.29%	7,555	$598K
19	Cedar Wealth Management, LLC	0.23%	9,967	$788K
20	Vienna Asset Management LLC	0.20%	3,290	$260K
21	Vavra Capital Management, LLC	0.20%	2,590	$205K
22	DBK Financial Counsel, LLC	0.20%	3,260	$258K
23	M. Kraus & Co	0.17%	7,500	$593K
24	Tiaa Trust, National Association	0.17%	34,927	$2.8M
25	LifeSteps Financial, Inc.	0.17%	3,305	$261K

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 — Flexshares Tr (QDF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QDF?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 68 funds bought or added vs 53 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 QDF holders?

Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds: 22 of 174 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% of total institutional value in QDF. 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 QDF?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 110 out of 174 hedge funds have held QDF 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 Flexshares Tr (QDF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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

Smart Money Signals — QDF

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying

Steady new buyers — ~27 new funds per quarter

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 25% newcomers

Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds

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