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Flexshares Tr (QDF)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — QDF

Based on 188 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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
188 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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Fast accumulation — +27% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+40 new funds entered over the past year (+27% 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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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

73 buying52 selling
Last quarter: 73 funds bought or added vs 52 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 — ~26 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 25 → 27 → 26. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 22% new
116 out of 188 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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Growing discovery — still being found

14 → 15 → 25 → 27 → 26 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 25 → 27 → 26. A growing number of institutions are discovering QDF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 188 holders: 124 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 17 entered 1–2 years ago, and 47 (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
23 of 188 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.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — QDF

In 2026 Q2, 73 hedge funds were net buyers of QDF (26 opened a new position, 47 added to an existing one), while 52 reduced or exited (40 trimmed, 12 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 66% of total institutional value in QDF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 188.

Hedge Fund Ownership: QDF

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

Market Analysis: QDF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Flexshares Tr (QDF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much QDF has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q3 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 September 30, 2026 · 45d ago
QDF
+0.1%
SPY
-1.1%

QDF outperformed SPY by +1.2% since September 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date November 14, 2026 · 0d ago
QDF
+0.0%
SPY
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, QDF outperformed SPY by +0.0% .

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.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: QDF
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 5 days 187 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 187 174 7.47%
13F Shares 21M 21M -1.24%
Total Value $1.86B $1.65B 12.61%
New Positions 26 27 -1
Increased Positions 47 41 +6
Closed Positions 13 12 +1
Reduced Positions 40 42 -2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

187 + 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:
2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 QDF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 VeraBank, N.A. 7.07% 475,362 $42.9M
2 VestGen Investment Management 1.89% 41,961 $3.8M
3 Horizon Bancorp Inc /In/ 1.39% 33,095 $3.0M
4 Valued Retirements, Inc. 1.19% 15,028 $1.4M
5 TIAA Wealth Investment Management LLC 1.14% 2,099,346 $190.0M
6 Ledyard National Bank 1.08% 152,520 $13.8M
7 Anson Capital, Inc. 0.97% 16,422 $1.5M
8 Sageworth Trust Co of South Dakota 0.62% 11,901 $1.1M
9 Selby Wealth Management, LLC 0.52% 16,381 $1.5M
10 First Financial Corp /In/ 0.45% 14,273 $1.3M
11 Magnus Financial Group LLC 0.40% 66,967 $6.0M
12 Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLC 0.34% 1,118,987 $101.0M
13 WealthPoint Financial, LLC 0.33% 5,076 $458K
14 Charter Capital Management, LLC\DE 0.31% 7,536 $680K
15 Pacific Sun Financial Corp 0.28% 7,555 $682K
16 Cedar Wealth Management, LLC 0.22% 9,967 $899K
17 Vienna Asset Management LLC 0.19% 3,290 $297K
18 M. Kraus & Co 0.18% 7,500 $677K
19 Keybank National Association/Oh 0.16% 536,409 $48.4M
20 Gilbert Capital Group, Inc. 0.15% 2,306 $208K
21 Capital Wealth Alliance, LLC 0.14% 3,637 $328K
22 Shore Point Advisors, LLC 0.14% 4,984 $450K
23 LifeSteps Financial, Inc. 0.14% 3,305 $298K
24 Firestone Capital Management 0.14% 8,160 $736K
25 Bridges Investment Management Inc 0.13% 119,274 $10.8M
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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 — 58% buying: Last quarter: 73 funds bought or added vs 52 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: 23 of 188 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?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 188 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 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QDF has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), QDF has gained +0.1% vs -1.1% 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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