Graniteshares Gold Tr (BAR) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Graniteshares Gold Tr (BAR) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BAR has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BAR gained +9.0% vs +4.0% 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.

Graniteshares Gold Tr (BAR)

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

Smart Money Signals — BAR

Based on 175 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BAR 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

175 hedge funds hold BAR 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 — +39% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+49 new funds entered over the past year (+39% 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 — 52% buying

76 buying70 selling

Last quarter: 76 funds bought or added vs 70 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 — ~23 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 34 → 24 → 23. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 27% new

86 out of 175 hedge funds have held BAR 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 — ~23 new funds/quarter

23 → 18 → 34 → 24 → 23 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 34 → 24 → 23. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 34% newcomers

■ 56% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 34% new

Entry-cohort mix of 175 holders: 98 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 59 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds

18 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

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out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	175	165	6.06%
13F Shares	16M	19M	-16.57%
Total Value	$719M	$812M	-11.4%
New Positions	23	23	-
Increased Positions	53	43	+10
Closed Positions	13	14	-1
Reduced Positions	56	60	-4
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

175

165

6.06%

13F Shares

16M

19M

-16.57%

Total Value

$719M

$812M

-11.4%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+10

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

-4

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

175 + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 BAR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	ETF Store, Inc.	3.93%	118,926	$4.7M
2	Clear Point Advisors Inc.	3.15%	89,915	$3.6M
3	Brendel Financial Advisors LLC	2.69%	146,753	$5.8M
4	ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC	1.88%	281,590	$11.1M
5	Lake Street Private Wealth, LLC	1.85%	408,474	$16.1M
6	FSA Investment Group, LLC	1.60%	124,487	$4.9M
7	Capital Advisor Network LLC	1.44%	29,193	$1.2M
8	Brandywine Oak Private Wealth LLC	1.36%	452,642	$17.9M
9	Mason & Associates Inc	1.32%	206,312	$8.2M
10	Cherry Creek Investment Advisors, Inc.	1.03%	65,919	$2.6M
11	Columbus Macro, LLC	0.96%	250,000	$9.9M
12	Core Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.96%	32,937	$1.3M
13	Hanseatic Management Services Inc	0.79%	27,171	$1.1M
14	China Universal Asset Management Co., Ltd.	0.72%	303,000	$12.0M
15	DMC Group, LLC	0.70%	25,786	$1.0M
16	Semus Wealth Partners LLC	0.62%	32,231	$1.3M
17	Advyzon Investment Management, LLC	0.61%	211,478	$8.4M
18	a16z Perennial Management, L.P.	0.58%	181,946	$7.2M
19	American Financial & Tax Strategies Inc	0.56%	31,168	$1.2M
20	BKM Wealth Management, LLC	0.48%	34,540	$1.4M
21	Financial Guidance Group, Inc.	0.41%	27,979	$1.1M
22	Maridea Wealth Management LLC	0.40%	92,517	$3.7M
23	Veltria Advisors Corp.	0.38%	6,327	$250K
24	Compass Financial Management LLC	0.35%	73,413	$2.9M
25	Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.	0.33%	216,245	$8.5M

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 — Graniteshares Gold Tr (BAR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BAR?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BAR 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 BAR?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 76 funds bought or added vs 70 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 BAR holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 18 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held BAR?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 86 out of 175 hedge funds have held BAR 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 Graniteshares Gold Tr (BAR) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BAR has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BAR has gained +9.0% vs +4.0% 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.

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Graniteshares Gold Tr (BAR)

Smart Money Signals — BAR

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +39% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 52% buying

Steady new buyers — ~23 new funds per quarter

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~23 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 34% newcomers

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

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