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Innovator Etfs Trust (XBJA)

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

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — XBJA

Based on 45 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their XBJA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
45 hedge funds hold XBJA 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+3 new funds entered over the past year (+7% 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 — 54% buying

25 buying21 selling
Last quarter: 25 funds bought or added vs 21 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 — ~9 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 4 → 9 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

44% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 33% new
20 out of 45 hedge funds have held XBJA 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 — ~9 new funds/quarter

8 → 6 → 4 → 9 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 4 → 9 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 47% veterans vs 44% newcomers

47% veterans 9% 1-2yr 44% new
Entry-cohort mix of 45 holders: 21 (47%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 20 (44%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100

1% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 45 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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 — XBJA

In 2026 Q1, 25 hedge funds were net buyers of XBJA (9 opened a new position, 16 added to an existing one), while 21 reduced or exited (10 trimmed, 11 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 45.

Hedge Fund Ownership: XBJA

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

Market Analysis: XBJA

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Company Profile: XBJA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Innovator Etfs Trust (XBJA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much XBJA 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 · 81d ago
XBJA
nan%
SPY
+15.1%

XBJA outperformed SPY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
XBJA
nan%
SPY
+1.3%

Since the filing became public, XBJA outperformed SPY by nan% .

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 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: XBJA
45 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 45 47 -4.26%
13F Shares 2M 2M 0.46%
Total Value $67M $68M -1.52%
New Positions 9 9 -
Increased Positions 16 13 +3
Closed Positions 11 5 +6
Reduced Positions 10 19 -9
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

45 + investors

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

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Top 25 XBJA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sterling Financial Planning, Inc. 2.64% 284,947 $8.9M
2 Crosspoint Financial, LLC 1.37% 17,400 $544K
3 Personal Cfo Solutions, LLC 1.19% 269,799 $8.4M
4 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.83% 183,950 $5.8M
5 Noble Wealth Management PBC 0.44% 28,210 $882K
6 Global Trust Wealth Management LLC 0.38% 16,000 $500K
7 Welch Financial Planning, LLC 0.38% 16,687 $522K
8 Millington Financial Advisors, LLC 0.27% 19,497 $643K
9 Brookwood Investment Group LLC 0.21% 54,179 $1.7M
10 LeClair Wealth Partners LLC 0.20% 18,246 $571K
11 Blue Water Asset Management 0.20% 18,246 $571K
12 Gwn Securities INC. 0.19% 30,916 $967K
13 First Commonwealth Financial Corp /Pa/ 0.14% 27,668 $865K
14 JT Stratford LLC 0.11% 27,479 $860K
15 Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors 0.10% 7,106 $222K
16 Sunbelt Securities, Inc. 0.08% 42,318 $1.3M
17 Orion Capital Management LLC 0.08% 7,750 $242K
18 Occidental Asset Management, LLC 0.05% 12,958 $405K
19 Snowden Capital Advisors LLC 0.05% 56,106 $1.8M
20 Centaurus Financial, INC. 0.03% 21,016 $657K
21 DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. 0.02% 2,380 $74K
22 CreativeOne Wealth, LLC 0.02% 27,113 $848K
23 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.02% 106,614 $3.3M
24 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.02% 15,143 $474K
25 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.01% 346,654 $10.8M
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 — Innovator Etfs Trust (XBJA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for XBJA?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their XBJA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for XBJA?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 25 funds bought or added vs 21 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 XBJA holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100: 4 of 45 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held XBJA?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 20 out of 45 hedge funds have held XBJA 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 Innovator Etfs Trust (XBJA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, XBJA has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), XBJA has gained nan% vs +15.1% 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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