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Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLC)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in XLC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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↑ +5
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — XLC

Based on 1191 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added XLC 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
1,191 hedge funds hold XLC 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+131 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

560 buying581 selling
Last quarter: 581 funds reduced or exited vs 560 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 138 → 114 → 166 → 144. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 19% new
682 out of 1,191 hedge funds have held XLC 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

132 → 138 → 114 → 166 → 144 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 138 → 114 → 166 → 144. A growing number of institutions are discovering XLC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 1,215 current holders: 736 (61%) 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 — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 1191 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in XLC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
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 — XLC

In 2026 Q1, 560 hedge funds were net buyers of XLC (144 opened a new position, 416 added to an existing one), while 581 reduced or exited (442 trimmed, 139 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 58% of total institutional value in XLC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1191.

Hedge Fund Ownership: XLC

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

Market Analysis: XLC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much XLC 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 · 74d ago
XLC
+1.1%
SPY
+14.1%

XLC outperformed SPY by -13.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
XLC
-3.4%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, XLC outperformed SPY by -3.7% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

50 top-rated funds 31 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: XLC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1176 1186 -0.84%
13F Shares 189M 200M -5.18%
Total Value $19.87B $23.06B -13.84%
New Positions 142 166 -24
Increased Positions 405 444 -39
Closed Positions 152 103 +49
Reduced Positions 431 407 +24
Total Calls 12 12 -
Total Puts 17 11 54.55%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.42 0.92 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 XLC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Comprehensive Wealth Management, LLC 11.38% 203,090 $22.5M
2 Innealta Capital, LLC 10.20% 148,093 $16.4M
3 University of Chicago 8.92% 260,298 $28.9M
4 IMZ Advisory Inc 8.84% 210,773 $23.4M
5 Anfield Capital Management, LLC 7.71% 252,791 $28.0M
6 WestEnd Advisors, LLC 7.60% 2,838,788 $314.7M
7 Theory Financial LLC 7.23% 185,823 $20.6M
8 CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd. 6.70% 26,609 $2.9M
9 Algorithmic Investment Models, LLC 6.65% 48,590 $5.4M
10 Vertex Investment Solutions Co., Ltd. 5.79% 46,100 $5.0M
11 Srb Corp 5.45% 800,774 $88.8M
12 J.Safra Asset Management Corp 5.33% 892,374 $98.9M
13 Affinity Wealth Management LLC 5.06% 301,607 $33.4M
14 Bonfire Financial 4.29% 51,369 $5.7M
15 Measured Wealth Private Client Group, LLC 4.27% 140,868 $15.6M
16 Donaldson Capital Management, LLC 4.10% 1,142,583 $126.7M
17 Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC 3.93% 484,524 $53.7M
18 Meitav Investment House Ltd 3.85% 3,170,335 $351.5M
19 Cdm Financial Counseling Services, INC. 3.82% 35,994 $4.0M
20 Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC 3.75% 172,088 $19.1M
21 Ciovacco Capital Management LLC 3.69% 57,048 $6.3M
22 Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC 3.63% 78,859 $8.7M
23 Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Tichoniim Havera Menahelet LTD 3.55% 162,083 $18.0M
24 Sava Penzisko Drushtvo A.D. Skopje 3.45% 101,950 $11.3M
25 Ameraudi Asset Management, Inc. 3.45% 57,246 $6.3M
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 — Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for XLC?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added XLC 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 XLC?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 581 funds reduced or exited vs 560 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for XLC holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 1191 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in XLC. 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 XLC?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 682 out of 1,191 hedge funds have held XLC 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 Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, XLC has moved -3.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), XLC has gained +1.1% vs +14.1% 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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