Innovator Etfs Trust (BUFB) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Innovator Etfs Trust (BUFB) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BUFB 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), BUFB 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.

Innovator Etfs Trust (BUFB)

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Smart Money Signals — BUFB

Based on 85 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 BUFB 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

85 hedge funds hold BUFB 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+13 new funds entered over the past year (+18% 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 — 54% buying

41 buying35 selling

Last quarter: 41 funds bought or added vs 35 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 — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 3 → 12 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed — 36% long-term, 20% new

■ 36% conviction (2yr+) ■ 44% medium ■ 20% new

Of the 85 current holders: 31 (36%) held >2 years, 37 held 1–2 years, and 17 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Growing discovery — still being found

15 → 13 → 3 → 12 → 11 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 3 → 12 → 11. A growing number of institutions are discovering BUFB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Mixed cohorts — 34% veterans, 35% new entrants

■ 34% veterans ■ 31% 1-2yr ■ 35% new

Of 85 current holders: 29 (34%) held 2+ years, 26 held 1–2 years, 30 (35%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100

15% from top-100 AUM funds

7 of 85 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	84	82	2.44%
13F Shares	4M	4M	2.62%
Total Value	$148M	$149M	-0.85%
New Positions	10	12	-2
Increased Positions	30	34	-4
Closed Positions	8	5	+3
Reduced Positions	26	23	+3
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

2.44%

13F Shares

2.62%

Total Value

$148M

$149M

-0.85%

New Positions

-2

Increased Positions

-4

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

84 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in BUFB. 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 BUFB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Columbia Advisory Partners LLC	4.08%	188,191	$7.4M
2	Benson Wealth Management INC	3.65%	92,290	$3.6M
3	Capital Wealth Management, LLC	2.23%	235,709	$9.3M
4	Gwn Securities INC.	1.54%	234,909	$9.2M
5	Sykon Capital LLC	1.52%	125,550	$4.9M
6	Optima Capital LLC	1.18%	75,844	$3.0M
7	Mtm Financial Group, LLC	1.10%	65,588	$2.6M
8	Ofc Financial Planning, LLC	1.07%	30,766	$1.2M
9	Seros Financial, LLC	1.01%	49,188	$1.9M
10	Heritage Wealth Management, Inc.	0.83%	85,010	$3.3M
11	Syntegra Private Wealth Group, LLC	0.58%	191,269	$7.5M
12	Mkd Wealth Coaches, LLC	0.53%	15,740	$619K
13	Kfg Wealth Management, LLC	0.51%	115,479	$4.5M
14	Encompass More Asset Management	0.49%	85,704	$3.4M
15	Foronjy Financial LLC	0.38%	26,118	$1.0M
16	4J Wealth Management LLC	0.37%	19,354	$761K
17	Balance Wealth Partners LLC	0.34%	32,371	$1.3M
18	Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.34%	25,380	$998K
19	Diligent Investors, LLC	0.33%	38,160	$1.5M
20	Chapman Financial Group, LLC	0.24%	9,010	$354K
21	Bedel Financial Consulting, Inc.	0.23%	61,726	$2.4M
22	Caliber Wealth Management, LLC / Ks	0.19%	49,314	$1.9M
23	Curtis Advisory Group, LLC	0.18%	23,177	$911K
24	Kathmere Capital Management, LLC	0.17%	80,399	$3.2M
25	Diversify Wealth Management, LLC	0.13%	200,219	$7.8M

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 (BUFB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BUFB?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 41 funds bought or added vs 35 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 BUFB holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100: 7 of 85 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held BUFB?

Mixed — 36% long-term, 20% new: Of the 85 current holders: 31 (36%) held >2 years, 37 held 1–2 years, and 17 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Innovator Etfs Trust (BUFB) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BUFB 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), BUFB 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.

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Innovator Etfs Trust (BUFB)

Smart Money Signals — BUFB

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 54% buying

Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

Mixed — 36% long-term, 20% new

Growing discovery — still being found

Mixed cohorts — 34% veterans, 35% new entrants

Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100

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