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First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (BGLD)

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

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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — BGLD

Based on 33 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BGLD positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
33 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 35 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Fast accumulation — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+6 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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 — 51% buying

20 buying19 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 19 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 — ~6 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 5 → 10 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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42% of holders stayed for 2+ years

42% conviction (2yr+) 30% medium 27% new
14 out of 33 hedge funds have held BGLD 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 — ~6 new funds/quarter

6 → 7 → 5 → 10 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 5 → 10 → 6. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 45% veterans vs 30% newcomers

45% veterans 24% 1-2yr 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 33 holders: 15 (45%) are 2+ year veterans, 8 entered 1–2 years ago, and 10 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 9% AUM from top-100

9% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 9% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — BGLD

In 2026 Q1, 20 hedge funds were net buyers of BGLD (6 opened a new position, 14 added to an existing one), while 19 reduced or exited (11 trimmed, 8 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 33.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BGLD

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

Market Analysis: BGLD

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

1 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BGLD
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 36 33 9.09%
13F Shares 2M 2M -0.1%
Total Value $32M $31M 4.82%
New Positions 8 6 +2
Increased Positions 14 14 -
Closed Positions 5 8 -3
Reduced Positions 10 11 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 BGLD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sequent Planning LLC 1.01% 291,198 $4.7M
2 Maia Wealth LLC 0.66% 273,341 $4.5M
3 Mission Financial Group, LLC 0.42% 31,028 $505K
4 Secured Retirement Advisors, LLC 0.26% 30,717 $500K
5 Arlington Capital Management, Inc. 0.18% 17,422 $284K
6 Optivise Advisory Services LLC 0.09% 11,147 $182K
7 Regatta Research & Money Management 0.08% 5,202 $85K
8 Compass Capital Corp /Ma/ /Adv 0.07% 13,293 $228K
9 Arq Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.05% 26,415 $436K
10 Synergy Asset Management, LLC 0.04% 28,945 $472K
11 Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC 0.03% 28,064 $457K
12 Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC 0.02% 1,166 $19K
13 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.02% 104,347 $1.7M
14 Sigma Planning Corp 0.02% 45,540 $742K
15 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.02% 21,489 $351K
16 Csenge Advisory Group 0.01% 18,413 $300K
17 Capital Asset Advisory Services LLC 0.01% 19,394 $316K
18 Noble Wealth Management PBC 0.01% 1,450 $24K
19 Osaic Holdings, INC. 0.01% 452,638 $7.4M
20 Harbour Investments, INC. 0.01% 27,485 $448K
21 Park Square Financial Group, LLC 0.01% 36
22 Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 19,394 $316K
23 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.00% 56,010 $912K
24 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 149,754 $2.4M
25 Integrity Financial Corp /WA 0.00% 277 $5K
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 — First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (BGLD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BGLD?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BGLD positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for BGLD?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 19 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 BGLD holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 9% AUM from top-100: 5 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 9% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held BGLD?

42% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 14 out of 33 hedge funds have held BGLD 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.

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