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Spdr Series Trust (XME)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +49
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — XME

Based on 434 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added XME 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
434 hedge funds hold XME 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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Fast accumulation — +66% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+173 new funds entered over the past year (+66% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

266 buying190 selling
Last quarter: 266 funds bought or added vs 190 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 (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new XME position: 51 → 80 → 108 → 123. 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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46% of holders stayed for 2+ years

46% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 33% new
199 out of 434 hedge funds have held XME 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

43 → 51 → 80 → 108 → 123 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 80 → 108 → 123. 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 34% newcomers

57% veterans 9% 1-2yr 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 460 holders: 262 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 43 entered 1–2 years ago, and 155 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
32 of 422 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in XME. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.7
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.7/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — XME

In 2026 Q1, 266 hedge funds were net buyers of XME (123 opened a new position, 143 added to an existing one), while 190 reduced or exited (116 trimmed, 74 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 60% of total institutional value in XME is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +49 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 434.

Hedge Fund Ownership: XME

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

Market Analysis: XME

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Spdr Series Trust (XME) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much XME 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 · 79d ago
XME
+8.3%
SPY
+13.9%

XME outperformed SPY by -5.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
XME
+1.2%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, XME outperformed SPY by +1.0% .

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.

23 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
6.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
5.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: XME
424 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 424 385 10.13%
13F Shares 37M 40M -8.55%
Total Value $3.86B $4.09B -5.72%
New Positions 116 108 +8
Increased Positions 129 111 +18
Closed Positions 77 41 +36
Reduced Positions 113 108 +5
Total Calls 17 23 -26.09%
Total Puts 18 26 -30.77%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.06 1.13 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

424 + investors

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Top 25 XME holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Vanderbilt University 14.80% 721,414 $77.9M
2 Amitell Capital Pte Ltd 7.23% 41,755 $4.5M
3 Legend Financial Advisors, Inc. 4.59% 65,923 $7.1M
4 FOCUS Wealth Advisors, LLC 3.75% 70,975 $7.7M
5 SMI Advisory Services, LLC 3.28% 180,486 $19.9M
6 Advocate Investing Services LLC 2.86% 31,242 $3.4M
7 Yahav Achim Ve Achayot - Provident Funds Management Co Ltd. 2.85% 14,200 $1.5M
8 Herbst Group, LLC 2.70% 40,502 $4.4M
9 Ted Buchan & Co 2.44% 62,246 $6.7M
10 Fortem Financial Group, LLC 2.24% 82,826 $8.9M
11 Chicago Wealth Management, Inc. 2.22% 51,529 $5.6M
12 Risk Paradigm Group, LLC 2.12% 22,973 $2.5M
13 Norris Financial Group, LLC 1.77% 50,188 $5.4M
14 Arch Global Advisors, LLC 1.73% 30,779 $3.3M
15 Lane Brothers & Co Inc 1.71% 21,717 $2.3M
16 Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC 1.55% 95,850 $10.4M
17 University of Illinois Foundation 1.48% 66,744 $7.2M
18 Okabena Investment Services Inc 1.36% 65,387 $7.1M
19 Fischer Investment Strategies, LLC 1.33% 21,065 $2.3M
20 Mivtachim The Workers Social Insurance Fund Ltd. (Under Special Management) 1.33% 97,000 $10.5M
21 Capital Management Associates /Ny/ 1.26% 7,000 $756K
22 Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management (UK) Ltd. 1.23% 22,000 $2.4M
23 Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. 1.21% 54,268 $5.9M
24 Silver Coast Investments LLC 1.11% 32,206 $3.5M
25 Investment Management Trust, LLC 1.07% 10,171 $1.1M
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 — Spdr Series Trust (XME)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for XME?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added XME 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 XME?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 266 funds bought or added vs 190 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 XME holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 32 of 422 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in XME. 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 XME?

46% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 199 out of 434 hedge funds have held XME 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 Spdr Series Trust (XME) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, XME has moved +1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), XME has gained +8.3% vs +13.9% 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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