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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
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Smart Money Signals — UYG

Based on 73 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
73 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding UYG is almost the same as a year ago (-2 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

33 buying22 selling
Last quarter: 33 funds were net buyers (11 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 22 were sellers (13 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 7 → 8 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 15% new
44 out of 73 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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Growing discovery — still being found

17 → 9 → 7 → 8 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 7 → 8 → 11. A growing number of institutions are discovering UYG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

65% veterans 13% 1-2yr 22% new
Of 77 current holders: 50 (65%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100

6% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 73 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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: UYG

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

Market Analysis: UYG

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: UYG
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 12 days 77 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 77 74 4.05%
13F Shares 381K 379K 0.43%
Total Value $35M $38M -6.5%
New Positions 11 8 +3
Increased Positions 25 23 +2
Closed Positions 9 5 +4
Reduced Positions 19 18 +1
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.33 Bullish

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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 UYG. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of UYG — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TOTH FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP 0.23% 27,995 $2.1M
2 KENNEDY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. 0.12% 4,100 $301K
3 LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.09% 3,510 $258K
4 Capital Investment Counsel, Inc 0.07% 8,255 $606K
5 Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC 0.06% 39,801 $2.9M
6 Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. /IL 0.02% 1,200 $88K
7 Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, LLC 0.02% 4,945 $363K
8 Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC 0.02% 9,477 $773K
9 Main Street Group, LTD 0.01% 600 $44K
10 HARBOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC 0.01% 2,100 $154K
11 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.01% 5,413 $397K
12 Hartford Financial Management Inc. 0.01% 420 $31K
13 Wealthspire Advisors, LLC 0.00% 4,005 $294K
14 Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch Inc. 0.00% 300 $22K
15 Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC 0.00% 372 $27K
16 Spire Wealth Management 0.00% 704 $52K
17 Savant Capital, LLC 0.00% 3,784 $278K
18 Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.00% 3,026 $222K
19 VALLEY NATIONAL ADVISERS INC 0.00% 120
20 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 3,000 $220K
21 TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% 7,314 $537K
22 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 750 $55K
23 HighTower Advisors, LLC 0.00% 3,062 $225K
24 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.00% 114 $8K
25 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% 3,494 $256K
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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 — 60% buying: Last quarter: 33 funds were net buyers (11 opened a brand new position + 22 added to an existing one). Only 22 were sellers (13 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for UYG holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100: 11 of 73 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held UYG?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 44 out of 73 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.