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Proshares Tr (UYG)

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

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Buyers last Q
67%

Smart Money Signals — UYG

Based on 78 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 UYG 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
78 hedge funds hold UYG 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 67% buying

36 buying18 selling
Last quarter: 36 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 18 were sellers (10 trimmed + 8 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new UYG position: 9 → 11 → 10 → 25. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

55% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 24% new
43 out of 78 hedge funds have held UYG 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 +43% but shares only +23% — price-driven

Value
+43%
Shares
+23%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +43%, but actual share count only changed +23%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

8 → 9 → 11 → 10 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 11 → 10 → 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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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 24% newcomers

57% veterans 19% 1-2yr 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 79 holders: 45 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 15 entered 1–2 years ago, and 19 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100

7% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 77 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 7% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — UYG

In 2026 Q2, 36 hedge funds were net buyers of UYG (25 opened a new position, 11 added to an existing one), while 18 reduced or exited (10 trimmed, 8 sold completely) — a 67% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net fund flow last quarter: +17 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 78.

Hedge Fund Ownership: UYG

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

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

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: UYG
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 77 61 26.23%
13F Shares 411K 334K 23.2%
Total Value $35M $25M 43.48%
New Positions 25 10 +15
Increased Positions 10 11 -1
Closed Positions 8 23 -15
Reduced Positions 10 12 -2
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 UYG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Toth Financial Advisory Corp 0.23% 27,995 $2.4M
2 Lowery Thomas, LLC 0.14% 3,242 $277K
3 Kennedy Investment Group, INC. 0.12% 4,100 $351K
4 Lazari Capital Management, INC. 0.09% 3,510 $300K
5 Capital Investment Counsel, Inc 0.07% 7,555 $646K
6 Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC 0.06% 40,101 $3.4M
7 Dimension Capital Management LLC 0.05% 5,000 $428K
8 Integrated Advisors Network LLC 0.05% 11,695 $1.0M
9 Sollinda Capital Management LLC 0.04% 2,454 $210K
10 Parisi Gray Wealth Management 0.04% 2,356 $202K
11 Coastal Bridge Advisors, LLC 0.03% 5,484 $469K
12 Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. /IL 0.02% 1,200 $103K
13 United Advisor Group, LLC 0.02% 2,470 $211K
14 Vima LLC 0.02% 226 $19K
15 Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, LLC 0.02% 4,897 $419K
16 Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc 0.02% 3,829 $328K
17 Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC 0.02% 9,489 $875K
18 Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC 0.01% 2,100 $180K
19 Main Street Group, LTD 0.01% 600 $51K
20 B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 2,357 $202K
21 Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. 0.01% 15,000 $1.3M
22 Independent Financial Group, LLC 0.01% 5,413 $463K
23 Hartford Financial Management Inc. 0.01% 420 $36K
24 Summit Financial, LLC 0.01% 7,032 $602K
25 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 5,250 $449K
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 — Proshares Tr (UYG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for UYG?

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

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying: Last quarter: 36 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 18 were sellers (10 trimmed + 8 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for UYG holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100: 11 of 77 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 7% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held UYG?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 43 out of 78 hedge funds have held UYG 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.

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