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Proshares Tr (SDS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +9
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — SDS

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

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added SDS 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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High ownership — 77% of 3.0Y peak

77% of all-time peak
56 funds currently hold this stock — 77% of the 3.0-year high of 73 funds (reached 2023 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
3 fewer hedge funds hold SDS compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

41 buying26 selling
Last quarter: 41 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 14 added to an existing one). Only 26 were sellers (8 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SDS position: 13 → 21 → 20 → 27. 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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Mixed — 32% long-term, 43% new

32% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 43% new
Of the 56 current holders: 18 (32%) held >2 years, 14 held 1–2 years, and 24 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Growing discovery — still being found

25 → 13 → 21 → 20 → 27 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 21 → 20 → 27. A growing number of institutions are discovering SDS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 40% newcomers

57% veterans 3% 1-2yr 40% new
Entry-cohort mix of 60 holders: 34 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 2 entered 1–2 years ago, and 24 (40%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100

11% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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 — SDS

In 2026 Q1, 41 hedge funds were net buyers of SDS (27 opened a new position, 14 added to an existing one), while 26 reduced or exited (8 trimmed, 18 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 56.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SDS

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

Market Analysis: SDS

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much SDS 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 · 78d ago
SDS
-23.3%
SPY
+15.9%

SDS outperformed SPY by -39.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
SDS
-1.6%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, SDS outperformed SPY by -3.6% .

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.

4 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SDS
56 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 56 47 19.15%
13F Shares 2M 2M 47.65%
Total Value $181M $114M 59.1%
New Positions 27 20 +7
Increased Positions 13 2 +11
Closed Positions 18 31 -13
Reduced Positions 6 24 -18
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 SDS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Revere Asset Management, Inc 18.49% 479,557 $36.1M
2 Client First Investment Management LLC 4.12% 105,390 $7.9M
3 Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. 2.78% 108,584 $8.2M
4 Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling, LLC 2.50% 164,233 $12.4M
5 Abbington Investment Group 2.44% 55,776 $4.2M
6 Three Seasons Wealth, LLC 1.90% 66,230 $5.0M
7 Generation Capital Management LLC 1.04% 18,940 $1.4M
8 AXS Investments LLC 0.67% 22,120 $1.7M
9 Integrated Advisors Network LLC 0.59% 150,056 $11.3M
10 Chelsea Counsel Co 0.25% 8,434 $578K
11 Bay Colony Advisory Group, Inc d/b/a Bay Colony Advisors 0.23% 24,596 $1.9M
12 Massar Capital Management, LP 0.21% 26,334 $2.0M
13 RIA Advisory Group LLC 0.11% 5,885 $443K
14 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.06% 5,600 $421K
15 Thurston, Springer, Miller, Herd & Titak, INC. 0.04% 1,276 $96K
16 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.03% 3,701 $278K
17 Colonial Trust Advisors 0.02% 4,175 $314K
18 Independent Financial Group, LLC 0.02% 7,783 $586K
19 Jump Financial, LLC 0.02% 17,266 $1.3M
20 Sfmg, LLC 0.02% 3,054 $230K
21 Sunbelt Securities, Inc. 0.01% 2,600 $196K
22 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.01% 3,915 $295K
23 Pinnacle Associates Ltd 0.01% 5,810 $437K
24 Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 3,000 $226K
25 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 3,535 $266K
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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 — Proshares Tr (SDS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SDS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 41 funds were net buyers (27 opened a brand new position + 14 added to an existing one). Only 26 were sellers (8 trimmed + 18 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SDS holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100: 8 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held SDS?

Mixed — 32% long-term, 43% new: Of the 56 current holders: 18 (32%) held >2 years, 14 held 1–2 years, and 24 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Proshares Tr (SDS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SDS has moved -1.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SDS has gained -23.3% vs +15.9% 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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