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Spdr Index Shs Fds (QWLD)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +2
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — QWLD

Based on 56 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added QWLD 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
56 hedge funds hold QWLD 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 58% buying

25 buying18 selling
Last quarter: 25 funds bought or added vs 18 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 — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 8 → 9 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

50% conviction (2yr+) 29% medium 21% new
28 out of 56 hedge funds have held QWLD 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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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

9 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 8 → 9 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 52% veterans vs 27% newcomers

52% veterans 21% 1-2yr 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 56 holders: 29 (52%) are 2+ year veterans, 12 entered 1–2 years ago, and 15 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 56 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in QWLD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — QWLD

In 2026 Q1, 25 hedge funds were net buyers of QWLD (5 opened a new position, 20 added to an existing one), while 18 reduced or exited (15 trimmed, 3 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in QWLD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 56.

Hedge Fund Ownership: QWLD

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

Market Analysis: QWLD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Spdr Index Shs Fds (QWLD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much QWLD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 84d ago
QWLD
+5.2%
SPY
+14.9%

QWLD outperformed SPY by -9.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
QWLD
+0.1%
SPY
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, QWLD outperformed SPY by -1.0% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: QWLD
55 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 55 54 1.85%
13F Shares 754K 781K -3.51%
Total Value $104M $112M -7.22%
New Positions 5 9 -4
Increased Positions 20 20 -
Closed Positions 4 8 -4
Reduced Positions 15 17 -2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 QWLD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fingerlakes Wealth Management, Inc. 2.95% 31,060 $4.4M
2 Palatine Hill Wealth Management, LLC 0.89% 7,133 $1.0M
3 Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc. 0.38% 2,773 $397K
4 SYM FINANCIAL Corp 0.34% 23,465 $3.4M
5 Willner & Heller, LLC 0.32% 3,001 $430K
6 Mcdonald Partners LLC 0.22% 6,635 $950K
7 Atlas Private Wealth Advisors 0.17% 5,179 $741K
8 New England Private Wealth Advisors LLC 0.10% 5,785 $828K
9 Empirical Asset Management, LLC 0.06% 1,467 $210K
10 Aspire Capital Advisors LLC 0.05% 1,566 $224K
11 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.05% 66,299 $9.5M
12 First Heartland Consultants, Inc. 0.05% 4,351 $623K
13 Collier Financial 0.04% 407 $58K
14 Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC 0.04% 15,386 $2.2M
15 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.04% 10,749 $1.5M
16 Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD. 0.03% 20,648 $3.0M
17 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 1,901 $272K
18 LPL Financial LLC 0.01% 310,449 $44.4M
19 Assetmark, Inc 0.01% 36,045 $5.2M
20 Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC 0.01% 1,627 $233K
21 Perigon Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 3,902 $559K
22 Osaic Holdings, INC. 0.01% 43,027 $6.2M
23 International Assets Investment Management, LLC 0.01% 839 $121K
24 Principal Securities, INC. 0.01% 3,217 $460K
25 Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC 0.01% 22,704 $3.3M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — Spdr Index Shs Fds (QWLD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QWLD?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added QWLD 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 QWLD?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 25 funds bought or added vs 18 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 QWLD holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 9 of 56 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in QWLD. 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 QWLD?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 28 out of 56 hedge funds have held QWLD 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 Spdr Index Shs Fds (QWLD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QWLD has moved +0.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), QWLD has gained +5.2% vs +14.9% 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.

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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