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FIRST TR EXCHANGE-TRADED FD (DFII)

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

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Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — DFII

Based on 19 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 3Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DFII 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
19 hedge funds hold DFII right now — the highest count in 1.0 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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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

15 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 15 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (2 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 7 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 95% entered in last year

0% conviction (2yr+) 5% medium 95% 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 -8%

Value
-8%
Shares
+50%
Last quarter: funds added +50% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -8%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

9 → 7 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 7 → 7. DFII is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

0% veterans 0% 1-2yr 100% new
Of 19 current holders: 19 (100%) 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.
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Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100

14% from top-100 AUM funds
2 of 19 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
7.4
out of 10
High Exit Risk
Exit risk score 7.4/10 — multiple crowding signals converge. Institutional ownership is at 100% of its all-time high — near peak crowding. Crowded trades can unwind fast — a single catalyst can trigger a cascade.

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 — DFII

In 2026 Q1, 15 hedge funds were net buyers of DFII (7 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 8 reduced or exited (2 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 19.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DFII

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

Market Analysis: DFII

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

Is It Too Late to Buy FIRST TR EXCHANGE-TRADED FD (DFII) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DFII 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 · 66d ago
DFII
+3.5%
SPY
+15.7%

DFII outperformed SPY by -12.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 21d ago
DFII
-25.2%
SPY
+1.8%

Since the filing became public, DFII outperformed SPY by -27.0% .

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.

0 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
0.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DFII
19 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 19 18 5.56%
13F Shares 717K 478K 50.03%
Total Value $8M $9M -8.04%
New Positions 7 7 -
Increased Positions 8 6 +2
Closed Positions 6 2 +4
Reduced Positions 2 3 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

19 + investors

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

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Top 19 institutional holders of DFII — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Andina Capital Management, LLC 1.63% 138,929 $1.8M
2 Insight Advisors, LLC/ PA 0.46% 181,464 $2.4M
3 Capital CS Group, LLC 0.44% 15,943 $212K
4 Benson Wealth Management INC 0.05% 2,783 $37K
5 Maridea Wealth Management LLC 0.03% 14,587 $194K
6 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.02% 62,495 $831K
7 OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC 0.01% 33,224 $442K
8 Archer Investment Corp 0.01% 2,119 $28K
9 Western Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 11,049 $147K
10 SteelPeak Wealth, LLC 0.01% 12,370 $165K
11 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 127,224 $2K
12 Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 1,215 $16K
13 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 18,223 $242K
14 Triumph Capital Management 0.00% 300 $4K
15 Cresset Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 10,709 $142K
16 HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. 0.00% 2,600 $35K
17 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 69,192 $920K
18 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% 11,926 $159K
19 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 501 $7K
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 (DFII)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DFII?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DFII 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 DFII?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 15 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (2 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for DFII holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100: 2 of 19 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held DFII?

Mostly new holders — 95% 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 EXCHANGE-TRADED FD (DFII) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DFII has moved -25.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.8% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -27.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DFII has gained +3.5% vs +15.7% 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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