Direxion Shares ETF Trust (EDC): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Direxion Shares ETF Trust (EDC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EDC has moved -5.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EDC gained +57.3% vs +14.1% 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.

Direxion Shares ETF Trust (EDC)

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

Smart Money Signals — EDC

Based on 27 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EDC 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

27 hedge funds hold EDC 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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Fast accumulation — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+6 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.

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More buyers than sellers — 74% buying

20 buying7 selling

Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 7 were sellers (5 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new EDC position: 3 → 9 → 1 → 9. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 44% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 37% new

12 out of 27 hedge funds have held EDC 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

3 → 3 → 9 → 1 → 9 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 9 → 1 → 9. EDC 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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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 32% new

Of 31 current holders: 19 (61%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Elite ownership — 90% AUM from top-100 funds

90% from top-100 AUM funds

9 of 27 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 90% of total institutional value in EDC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	27	20	35.0%
13F Shares	593K	340K	74.2%
Total Value	$33M	$19M	77.67%
New Positions	9	1	+8
Increased Positions	9	9	-
Closed Positions	2	5	-3
Reduced Positions	5	4	+1
Total Calls	3	3	-
Total Puts	3	2	50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.67	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

35.0%

13F Shares

593K

340K

74.2%

Total Value

$33M

$19M

77.67%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-3

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.67

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

27 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 EDC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	PMV Capital Advisers, LLC	0.69%	7,282	$408K
2	PayPay Securities Corp	0.34%	132	$10K
3	Millington Financial Advisors, LLC	0.29%	8,906	$687K
4	Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC	0.12%	7,713	$514K
5	Payne Capital Management, LLC	0.11%	6,698	$375K
6	180 Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.03%	4,576	$256K
7	Two Sigma Securities, LLC	0.02%	3,828	$214K
8	Toth Financial Advisory Corp	0.01%	995	$56K
9	SBI Securities Co., Ltd.	0.00%	2,669	$149K
10	Larson Financial Group LLC	0.00%	945	$53K
11	Susquehanna International Group, LLP	0.00%	217,500	$12.2M
12	Citadel Advisors LLC	0.00%	131,600	$7.4M
13	Ameriflex Group, INC.	0.00%	21	$1K
14	Susquehanna International Group, LLP	0.00%	66,943	$3.7M
15	Spire Wealth Management	0.00%	173	$10K
16	Susquehanna International Group, LLP	0.00%	46,100	$2.6M
17	Harbour Investments, INC.	0.00%	243	$14K
18	IMC-Chicago, LLC	0.00%	9,231	$517K
19	Goldman Sachs Group Inc	0.00%	27,585	$1.5M
20	Citadel Advisors LLC	0.00%	16,900	$946K
21	Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC	0.00%	90	$5K
22	Jane Street Group, LLC	0.00%	13,600	$761K
23	Parkside Financial Bank & Trust	0.00%	20	$1K
24	Jane Street Group, LLC	0.00%	10,800	$605K
25	Optiver Holding B.V.	0.00%	3,626	$203K

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 — Direxion Shares ETF Trust (EDC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EDC?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EDC 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 EDC?

More buyers than sellers — 74% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 7 were sellers (5 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for EDC holders?

Elite ownership — 90% AUM from top-100 funds: 9 of 27 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 90% of total institutional value in EDC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held EDC?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 12 out of 27 hedge funds have held EDC 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 Direxion Shares ETF Trust (EDC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EDC has moved -5.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EDC has gained +57.3% vs +14.1% 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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Direxion Shares ETF Trust (EDC)

Smart Money Signals — EDC

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +29% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 74% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 90% AUM from top-100 funds

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