Innovator Etfs Trust (QFLR): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Innovator Etfs Trust (QFLR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QFLR has moved +1.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), QFLR gained +9.0% 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.

Innovator Etfs Trust (QFLR)

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

Smart Money Signals — QFLR

Based on 114 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 QFLR 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

114 hedge funds hold QFLR 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 — +52% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+39 new funds entered over the past year (+52% 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

74 buying39 selling

Last quarter: 74 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 49 added to an existing one). Only 39 were sellers (31 trimmed + 8 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~25 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 14 → 9 → 26 → 25. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mostly new holders — 40% entered in last year

■ 11% conviction (2yr+) ■ 49% medium ■ 40% new

Only 12 funds (11%) 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

19 → 14 → 9 → 26 → 25 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 9 → 26 → 25. 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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Mixed cohorts — 0% veterans, 54% new entrants

■ 0% veterans ■ 46% 1-2yr ■ 54% new

Of 114 current holders: 0 (0%) held 2+ years, 53 held 1–2 years, 61 (54%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds

21% from top-100 AUM funds

8 of 114 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.7

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.7/10 — 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	114	97	17.53%
13F Shares	10M	9M	11.64%
Total Value	$337M	$312M	8.25%
New Positions	25	26	-1
Increased Positions	49	39	+10
Closed Positions	8	6	+2
Reduced Positions	31	24	+7
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

114

17.53%

13F Shares

10M

11.64%

Total Value

$337M

$312M

8.25%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

+10

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

114 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 QFLR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Liberty Atlantic Advisors LLC	12.51%	439,440	$14.6M
2	Davies Financial Advisors, Inc.	7.92%	25,978	$865K
3	ATX Financial Planning, LLC	7.90%	312,132	$10.4M
4	HFG Wealth Management, LLC	7.43%	405,358	$13.5M
5	COFG Advisors, LLC	6.40%	777,559	$25.9M
6	VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC	4.56%	171,717	$5.7M
7	Pinnacle Wealth Management Group, Inc.	4.10%	250,577	$8.3M
8	Holos Integrated Wealth LLC	2.68%	156,981	$5.3M
9	October Effect Ltd	2.57%	66,940	$2.2M
10	Winnow Wealth LLC	2.55%	99,102	$3.3M
11	Ccg Wealth Management, LLC	1.47%	162,740	$5.4M
12	Triumph Capital Management	0.93%	137,607	$4.6M
13	Red Reef Advisors LLC	0.90%	25,922	$889K
14	Compass Capital Corp /Ma/ /Adv	0.85%	66,720	$2.4M
15	Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.83%	103,212	$3.4M
16	Evolution Wealth Management INC.	0.76%	31,287	$1.0M
17	Diligent Investors, LLC	0.62%	74,793	$2.5M
18	Southland Equity Partners LLC	0.60%	92,620	$3.1M
19	Delta Investment Management, LLC	0.54%	91,016	$3.0M
20	IMG Wealth Management, Inc.	0.54%	25,241	$841K
21	Simplicity Wealth,LLC	0.53%	279,966	$9.3M
22	Whipplewood Advisors, LLC	0.53%	30,494	$1.0M
23	Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC.	0.47%	20,762	$691K
24	4J Wealth Management LLC	0.41%	21,910	$730K
25	Gwn Securities INC.	0.39%	61,850	$2.1M

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 — Innovator Etfs Trust (QFLR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QFLR?

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

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 74 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 49 added to an existing one). Only 39 were sellers (31 trimmed + 8 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for QFLR holders?

Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds: 8 of 114 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held QFLR?

Mostly new holders — 40% entered in last year: Only 12 funds (11%) 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 Innovator Etfs Trust (QFLR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QFLR has moved +1.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), QFLR has gained +9.0% 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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Innovator Etfs Trust (QFLR)

Smart Money Signals — QFLR

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +52% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

Steady new buyers — ~25 new funds per quarter

Mostly new holders — 40% entered in last year

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Mixed cohorts — 0% veterans, 54% new entrants

Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds

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