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SPDR SERIES TRUST (SDY)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +63
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — SDY

Based on 1120 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added SDY 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
1,120 hedge funds hold SDY 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding SDY is almost the same as a year ago (+36 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

463 buying449 selling
Last quarter: 463 funds bought or added vs 449 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 (+51 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SDY position: 72 → 74 → 77 → 128. 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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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

72% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 12% new
807 out of 1,120 hedge funds have held SDY 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

104 → 72 → 74 → 77 → 128 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 72 → 74 → 77 → 128. A growing number of institutions are discovering SDY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 11% 1-2yr 17% new
Of 1,124 current holders: 807 (72%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
25 of 1120 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in SDY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SDY

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

Market Analysis: SDY

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

76 top-rated funds 13 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.8
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: SDY
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 13 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1124 1061 5.94%
13F Shares 64M 62M 3.37%
Total Value $8.93B $8.69B 2.76%
New Positions 128 77 +51
Increased Positions 346 328 +18
Closed Positions 65 92 -27
Reduced Positions 387 396 -9
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of SDY — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC 13.77% 2,847,021 $415.5M
2 Elk River Wealth Management LLC 10.24% 422,523 $61.7M
3 KITCHING PARTNERS, LLC 8.76% 65,205 $9.5M
4 Wolff Financial Management LLC 8.38% 259,984 $37.9M
5 Premier Private Wealth Management LLC 8.04% 52,234 $7.6M
6 SARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC 7.63% 96,139 $14.0M
7 MARINO, STRAM & ASSOCIATES LLC 7.31% 278,651 $40.7M
8 Koenig Investment Advisory, LLC 6.35% 51,269 $7.5M
9 Hubbell Strickland Wealth Management, LLC 6.17% 106,049 $15.5M
10 TigerOak Management, L.L.C. 5.70% 124,028 $18.1M
11 Legacy Financial Group LLC 5.35% 291,421 $42.5M
12 Torrey-Payne Wealth Management, LLC 4.93% 36,799 $5.4M
13 Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC 4.82% 1,139,462 $166.3M
14 Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC 4.53% 152,147 $22.2M
15 FELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT /ADV 3.71% 26,612 $3.9M
16 Flaharty Asset Management, LLC 3.58% 197,469 $28.8M
17 Private Wealth Group, LLC 3.50% 51,361 $7.5M
18 1ST SOURCE BANK 3.39% 450,028 $65.7M
19 Strategent Financial, LLC 3.31% 33,371 $4.9M
20 NWF Advisory Services Inc. 2.93% 178,029 $26.0M
21 J.Safra Asset Management Corp 2.90% 368,501 $53.8M
22 LifeSteps Financial, Inc. 2.85% 30,836 $4.5M
23 Graves Light Lenhart Wealth, Inc. 2.76% 182,040 $26.6M
24 Shum Financial Group, Inc. 2.70% 26,198 $3.8M
25 Good Harbor Advisors, Inc. 2.65% 16,387 $2.3M
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 — SPDR SERIES TRUST (SDY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SDY?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 463 funds bought or added vs 449 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 SDY holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 25 of 1120 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in SDY. 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 SDY?

72% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 807 out of 1,120 hedge funds have held SDY 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.

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.