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First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (BUFS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
75%

Smart Money Signals — BUFS

Based on 50 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BUFS 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
50 hedge funds hold BUFS right now — the highest count in 2.0 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 — +92% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+24 new funds entered over the past year (+92% 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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More buyers than sellers — 75% buying

40 buying13 selling
Last quarter: 40 funds were net buyers (14 opened a brand new position + 26 added to an existing one). Only 13 were sellers (9 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~14 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 8 → 11 → 14. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 52% entered in last year

0% conviction (2yr+) 48% medium 52% new
Only 0 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +50%, value +10%

Value
+10%
Shares
+50%
Last quarter: funds added +50% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +10%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

8 → 7 → 8 → 11 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 8 → 11 → 14. A growing number of institutions are discovering BUFS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Early stage — 70% of holders entered in last year

0% veterans 30% 1-2yr 70% new
Of 50 current holders: 35 (70%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 50 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
5.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.5/10 — 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 — BUFS

In 2026 Q1, 40 hedge funds were net buyers of BUFS (14 opened a new position, 26 added to an existing one), while 13 reduced or exited (9 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 75% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 26% of total institutional value in BUFS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 50.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BUFS

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

Market Analysis: BUFS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (BUFS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BUFS 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 · 91d ago
BUFS
+8.5%
SPY
+13.7%

BUFS outperformed SPY by -5.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 46d ago
BUFS
+3.3%
SPY
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, BUFS outperformed SPY by +3.2% .

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 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BUFS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 49 40 22.5%
13F Shares 5M 3M 49.47%
Total Value $82M $75M 9.72%
New Positions 14 11 +3
Increased Positions 26 18 +8
Closed Positions 5 1 +4
Reduced Positions 9 7 +2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 BUFS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Centennial Wealth Advisory LLC 2.28% 408,205 $9.4M
2 World Equity Group, INC. 0.34% 57,614 $1.3M
3 Winnow Wealth LLC 0.31% 17,335 $400K
4 Capasso Planning Partners LLC 0.27% 21,882 $505K
5 IFG Advisory, LLC 0.22% 3,398 $78K
6 AssuredPartners Investment Advisors, LLC 0.19% 75,847 $1.8M
7 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.18% 333,864 $7.7M
8 ODonnell Financial Services, LLC 0.15% 18,384 $424K
9 DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. 0.14% 18,172 $419K
10 Keystone Wealth Services, LLC 0.08% 15,591 $360K
11 Synergy Asset Management, LLC 0.06% 26,086 $602K
12 Legacy Capital Wealth Partners, LLC 0.06% 13,145 $303K
13 Claro Advisors Inc. 0.06% 21,611 $498K
14 Arq Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.06% 13,757 $317K
15 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.05% 158,834 $3.7M
16 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.05% 38,243 $883K
17 Independent Financial Group, LLC 0.04% 62,388 $1.4M
18 Tradition Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 14,260 $329K
19 OneAscent Financial Services LLC 0.02% 17,440 $402K
20 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.01% 58,617 $1.4M
21 Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC 0.01% 19,511 $450K
22 Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 27,800 $641K
23 Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.01% 67,073 $1.5M
24 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.01% 10,525 $243K
25 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.01% 282,865 $6.5M
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 — First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (BUFS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BUFS?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BUFS 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 BUFS?

More buyers than sellers — 75% buying: Last quarter: 40 funds were net buyers (14 opened a brand new position + 26 added to an existing one). Only 13 were sellers (9 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BUFS holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 5 of 50 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 BUFS?

Mostly new holders — 52% entered in last year: Only 0 funds (0%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (BUFS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BUFS has moved +3.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BUFS has gained +8.5% vs +13.7% 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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