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Direxion Shares ETF Trust (FAS)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -5
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — FAS

Based on 69 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FAS 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 — 79% of 3.0Y peak

79% of all-time peak
69 funds currently hold this stock — 79% of the 3.0-year high of 87 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 13% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
10 fewer hedge funds hold FAS compared to a year ago (-13% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

34 buying29 selling
Last quarter: 34 funds bought or added vs 29 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: 20 → 9 → 15 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 14% new
45 out of 69 hedge funds have held FAS 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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Value +44% but shares only +16% — price-driven

Value
+44%
Shares
+16%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +44%, but actual share count only changed +16%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~11 new funds/quarter

16 → 20 → 9 → 15 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 9 → 15 → 11. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 18% newcomers

72% veterans 11% 1-2yr 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 74 holders: 53 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 8 entered 1–2 years ago, and 13 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 68 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.3/10 — 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 — FAS

In 2026 Q2, 34 hedge funds were net buyers of FAS (11 opened a new position, 23 added to an existing one), while 29 reduced or exited (13 trimmed, 16 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 38% of total institutional value in FAS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 69.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FAS

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

Market Analysis: FAS

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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.

3 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: FAS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 68 74 -8.11%
13F Shares 4M 3M 16.25%
Total Value $545M $378M 44.32%
New Positions 11 15 -4
Increased Positions 22 21 +1
Closed Positions 16 23 -7
Reduced Positions 11 17 -6
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 FAS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Torrey Growth & Income Advisors 3.14% 62,385 $9.2M
2 Mark Sheptoff Financial Planning, LLC 0.47% 6,000 $883K
3 J.E. Simmons & Co., P.C. 0.40% 4,800 $706K
4 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.22% 17,639 $2.6M
5 Private Capital Management, LLC 0.20% 15,300 $2.3M
6 Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.14% 4,210 $620K
7 Gts Securities LLC 0.14% 44,901 $6.6M
8 Retirement Planning Co of New England, Inc. 0.13% 2,491 $367K
9 Ellis Investment Partners, LLC 0.12% 5,208 $767K
10 Horizon Wealth Management, LLC 0.07% 3,613 $532K
11 Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% 2,342 $345K
12 Ethos Financial Group, LLC 0.04% 4,463 $657K
13 XTX Topco Ltd 0.04% 18,978 $2.8M
14 Capital Investment Advisors, LLC 0.03% 15,156 $2.2M
15 Mather Group, LLC. 0.02% 17,778 $2.6M
16 Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.02% 2,678 $394K
17 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.02% 27,803 $4.1M
18 Toth Financial Advisory Corp 0.02% 1,264 $186K
19 Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC 0.02% 3,114 $458K
20 Acropolis Investment Management, LLC 0.01% 2,550 $302K
21 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.01% 1,019,900 $150.1M
22 Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo, LLC 0.01% 800 $118K
23 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.01% 641,300 $94.4M
24 Oakworth Capital, Inc. 0.01% 1,520 $224K
25 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.01% 3,175 $467K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 (FAS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FAS?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FAS 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 FAS?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 34 funds bought or added vs 29 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 FAS holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 15 of 68 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 FAS?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 45 out of 69 hedge funds have held FAS 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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