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SELECT SECTOR SPDR TR (XLF)

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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — XLF

Based on 1804 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added XLF 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
1,804 hedge funds hold XLF 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+166 new funds entered over the past year (+10% 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 — 55% buying

960 buying773 selling
Last quarter: 960 funds bought or added vs 773 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 (+106 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new XLF position: 174 → 145 → 153 → 259. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 15% new
1,178 out of 1,804 hedge funds have held XLF 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

236 → 174 → 145 → 153 → 259 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 174 → 145 → 153 → 259. A growing number of institutions are discovering XLF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

68% veterans 11% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 1,873 current holders: 1,277 (68%) 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 — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 1804 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in XLF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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: XLF

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

122 top-rated funds 48 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
6.2
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Hedge Fund Positioning: XLF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 23 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1873 1763 6.24%
13F Shares 1.10B 1.09B 1.58%
Total Value $60.57B $58.87B 2.89%
New Positions 265 154 +111
Increased Positions 793 834 -41
Closed Positions 148 150 -2
Reduced Positions 736 676 +60
Total Calls 39 41 -4.88%
Total Puts 50 52 -3.85%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.28 1.27 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of XLF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 JCSD Capital, LLC 26.12% 500,000 $24.7M
2 IMZ Advisory Inc 10.13% 542,839 $26.8M
3 WestEnd Advisors, LLC 9.25% 7,763,625 $383.3M
4 PETREDIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC 8.10% 2,006,476 $99.1M
5 Keystone Global Partners, LLC 7.92% 361,575 $17.9M
6 Yelin Lapidot Holdings Management Ltd. 7.87% 765,764 $37.8M
7 LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC /ADV 5.84% 500,018 $25.9M
8 WASHINGTON GROWTH STRATEGIES LLC 5.56% 172,419 $8.5M
9 AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust LLC 5.28% 275,674 $13.6M
10 Aventus Investment Advisors, Inc. 5.21% 124,703 $6.2M
11 AFFINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC 5.00% 669,642 $33.1M
12 McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. 4.76% 154,767 $7.6M
13 FORONJY FINANCIAL LLC 3.59% 175,055 $8.6M
14 Ayalon Insurance Comp Ltd. 3.48% 344,872 $17K
15 Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC 2.83% 93,079 $4.6M
16 Game Plan Financial Advisors, LLC 2.83% 127,241 $6.3M
17 Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC 2.78% 105,528 $5.2M
18 Madison Park Capital Advisors, LLC 2.75% 70,928 $3.5M
19 ACT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 2.72% 163,942 $8.1M
20 Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. 2.68% 124,387 $6.1M
21 Capital Advantage, Inc. 2.62% 405,507 $20.0M
22 Sharper & Granite LLC 2.60% 153,941 $7.6M
23 McCollum Christoferson Group LLC 2.49% 179,753 $8.3M
24 RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC / NY 2.44% 76,680 $3.8M
25 Orca Investment Management, LLC 2.42% 57,746 $2.9M
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 (XLF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for XLF?

Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row: For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added XLF 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 XLF?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 960 funds bought or added vs 773 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 XLF holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 30 of 1804 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in XLF. 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 XLF?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,178 out of 1,804 hedge funds have held XLF 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.