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Innovator Etfs Trust (BFEB)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — BFEB

Based on 98 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BFEB 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
98 hedge funds hold BFEB 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

53 buying30 selling
Last quarter: 53 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 34 added to an existing one). Only 30 were sellers (21 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BFEB position: 13 → 3 → 12 → 19. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 13% medium ■ 22% new
63 out of 98 hedge funds have held BFEB 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +56%, value +32%

Value
+32%
Shares
+55%
Last quarter: funds added +56% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +32%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

18 → 13 → 3 → 12 → 19 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 3 → 12 → 19. 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 — 61% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 98 holders: 60 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 7 entered 1–2 years ago, and 31 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100

6% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 98 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% 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 — BFEB

In 2026 Q1, 53 hedge funds were net buyers of BFEB (19 opened a new position, 34 added to an existing one), while 30 reduced or exited (21 trimmed, 9 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 98.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BFEB

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

Market Analysis: BFEB

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Company Profile: BFEB

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much BFEB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 47d ago
BFEB
+2.6%
SPY
+4.0%

BFEB outperformed SPY by -1.4% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 2d ago
BFEB
+0.0%
SPY
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, BFEB outperformed SPY by +0.0% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BFEB
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 3 days 98 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 98 88 11.36%
13F Shares 3M 2M 55.74%
Total Value $142M $107M 32.09%
New Positions 19 12 +7
Increased Positions 34 10 +24
Closed Positions 9 7 +2
Reduced Positions 21 40 -19
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

98 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in BFEB. 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.
Top 25 BFEB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. 1.97% 69,990 $3.7M
2 TopTier Wealth Management, LLC 1.81% 56,888 $3.0M
3 My Personal CFO, LLC 1.49% 72,470 $3.8M
4 FSA Advisors, Inc. 0.81% 33,474 $1.8M
5 Chris Bulman Inc 0.64% 33,166 $1.7M
6 Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC 0.63% 47,613 $2.5M
7 Bellwether Advisors, LLC 0.52% 66,453 $3.5M
8 Brookstone Capital Management 0.51% 971,141 $51.1M
9 PCA Investment Advisory Services Inc. 0.50% 34,338 $1.8M
10 Berkshire Money Management, Inc. 0.46% 95,648 $5.0M
11 DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. 0.46% 30,210 $1.6M
12 Integral Investment Advisors, INC. 0.38% 33,087 $1.7M
13 Gts Financial, LLC 0.38% 11,588 $517K
14 Lantz Financial LLC 0.34% 35,179 $1.9M
15 Ballast Rock Private Wealth LLC 0.28% 11,649 $613K
16 Fortune Financial Group, Inc. 0.24% 5,900 $311K
17 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.22% 33,334 $1.8M
18 Weaver Consulting Group 0.20% 18,885 $994K
19 Cornerstone Wealth, LLC/TN 0.18% 6,600 $350K
20 IMG Wealth Management, Inc. 0.18% 6,028 $317K
21 Corrado Advisors, LLC 0.15% 6,221 $327K
22 Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC 0.15% 2,812 $148K
23 BCS Wealth Management 0.13% 13,712 $722K
24 Fragasso Financial Advisors Inc 0.13% 44,786 $2.4M
25 Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.11% 9,645 $508K
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 — Innovator Etfs Trust (BFEB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BFEB?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BFEB 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 BFEB?

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 53 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 34 added to an existing one). Only 30 were sellers (21 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BFEB holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100: 4 of 98 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held BFEB?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 63 out of 98 hedge funds have held BFEB 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 (BFEB) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BFEB 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), BFEB has gained +2.6% 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.

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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