Proshares Tr (QLD) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Proshares Tr (QLD) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QLD has moved +1.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), QLD gained -1.7% vs +5.8% 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.

Proshares Tr (QLD)

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

Smart Money Signals — QLD

Based on 227 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added QLD 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

227 hedge funds hold QLD 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 — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+40 new funds entered over the past year (+21% 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 — 56% buying

111 buying86 selling

Last quarter: 111 funds bought or added vs 86 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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More new buyers each quarter (+32 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new QLD position: 31 → 42 → 24 → 56. 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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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 27% new

110 out of 227 hedge funds have held QLD 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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Value +219% but shares only +99% — price-driven

Value

+218%

+99%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +219%, but actual share count only changed +99%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Steady discovery — ~56 new funds/quarter

49 → 31 → 42 → 24 → 56 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 42 → 24 → 56. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 33% newcomers

■ 53% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 33% new

Entry-cohort mix of 234 holders: 125 (53%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 77 (33%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100

2% from top-100 AUM funds

16 of 223 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

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 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	222	193	15.03%
13F Shares	21M	10M	99.31%
Total Value	$1.99B	$626M	218.56%
New Positions	55	24	+31
Increased Positions	54	48	+6
Closed Positions	22	44	-22
Reduced Positions	62	61	+1
Total Calls	6	4	50.0%
Total Puts	4	3	33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.67	0.75	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

222

193

15.03%

13F Shares

21M

10M

99.31%

Total Value

$1.99B

$626M

218.56%

New Positions

+31

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-22

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

50.0%

Total Puts

33.33%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.67

0.75

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

222 + investors

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

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

Top 25 QLD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Main Street Group, LTD	23.50%	1,042,378	$100.9M
2	Dedeker Financial LLC	19.64%	357,061	$34.5M
3	Dale Q Rice Investment Management Ltd	13.51%	257,513	$24.9M
4	Howard Capital Management, LLC	10.67%	9,258,755	$895.9M
5	Global View Capital Management LLC	10.06%	503,700	$48.7M
6	Clearstead Trust, LLC	9.77%	772,566	$74.8M
7	Connective Capital Management, LLC	7.22%	105,918	$10.2M
8	PMV Capital Advisers, LLC	6.68%	45,937	$4.4M
9	Westwood Wealth Management	6.11%	217,975	$21.1M
10	Toth Financial Advisory Corp	2.26%	239,602	$23.2M
11	Woodward Diversified Capital, LLC	2.19%	51,230	$5.0M
12	GenWealth Group, Inc.	2.03%	134,981	$13.1M
13	Focus Financial Network, Inc.	1.80%	599,844	$58.0M
14	Advisors Preferred, LLC	1.74%	124,151	$11.2M
15	Latitude Advisors, LLC	1.45%	37,706	$3.6M
16	AlpenGlobal Capital LLC	1.38%	22,166	$2.1M
17	Castleview Partners, LLC	1.27%	29,895	$2.9M
18	Client First Investment Management LLC	0.97%	23,771	$2.3M
19	Innova Wealth Partners	0.72%	18,102	$1.8M
20	Marshall Financial Group, LLC	0.69%	49,251	$4.8M
21	Genesis Financial Group, LLC	0.67%	10,610	$1.0M
22	Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC	0.61%	32,161	$3.1M
23	Discipline Wealth Solutions, LLC	0.60%	71,112	$6.9M
24	CPR Investments Inc.	0.56%	7,264	$731K
25	SpringVest Wealth Management LLC	0.49%	8,019	$776K

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 — Proshares Tr (QLD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QLD?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 111 funds bought or added vs 86 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 QLD holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100: 16 of 223 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held QLD?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 110 out of 227 hedge funds have held QLD 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 Proshares Tr (QLD) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QLD has moved +1.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), QLD has gained -1.7% vs +5.8% 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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Proshares Tr (QLD)

Smart Money Signals — QLD

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +21% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 56% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+32 vs last Q)

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +219% but shares only +99% — price-driven

Steady discovery — ~56 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 33% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100

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