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First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (FCEF)

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

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Buyers last Q
72%

Smart Money Signals — FCEF

Based on 35 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FCEF 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
35 hedge funds hold FCEF 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 — +67% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+14 new funds entered over the past year (+67% 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 — 72% buying

21 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 21 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 14 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (5 trimmed + 3 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: 8 → 4 → 6 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

43% conviction (2yr+) 29% medium 29% new
15 out of 35 hedge funds have held FCEF 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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Steady discovery — ~7 new funds/quarter

2 → 8 → 4 → 6 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 4 → 6 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 34% newcomers

54% veterans 11% 1-2yr 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 35 holders: 19 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 12 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
6 of 35 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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 — FCEF

In 2026 Q1, 21 hedge funds were net buyers of FCEF (7 opened a new position, 14 added to an existing one), while 8 reduced or exited (5 trimmed, 3 sold completely) — a 72% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 33% of total institutional value in FCEF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 35.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FCEF

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

Market Analysis: FCEF

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Company Profile: FCEF

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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 (FCEF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FCEF 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 · 76d ago
FCEF
+4.9%
SPY
+14.1%

FCEF outperformed SPY by -9.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
FCEF
+0.4%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, FCEF outperformed SPY by +0.1% .

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.

1 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
1.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FCEF
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 35 31 12.9%
13F Shares 2M 1M 15.65%
Total Value $36M $34M 7.29%
New Positions 7 6 +1
Increased Positions 14 11 +3
Closed Positions 3 3 -
Reduced Positions 5 4 +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)

35 + investors

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

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Top 25 FCEF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Boyce & Associates Wealth Consulting, Inc. 1.43% 84,131 $1.9M
2 Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC 0.77% 469,977 $10.6M
3 Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC 0.24% 56,393 $1.3M
4 Smith, Moore & CO. 0.05% 27,950 $629K
5 Harbour Investments, INC. 0.03% 98,049 $2.2M
6 IFG Advisory, LLC 0.03% 518 $12K
7 Decker Retirement Planning Inc. 0.01% 759 $17K
8 Thurston, Springer, Miller, Herd & Titak, INC. 0.00% 419 $9K
9 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 487,325 $11.0M
10 Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC 0.00% 80,636 $1.8M
11 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.00% 13,298 $299K
12 Triumph Capital Management 0.00% 500 $11K
13 Larson Financial Group LLC 0.00% 2,600 $59K
14 Western Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 2,248 $51K
15 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 3,360 $76K
16 Osaic Holdings, INC. 0.00% 41,231 $928K
17 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 47,416 $1.1M
18 Raymond James Financial Inc 0.00% 134,664 $3.0M
19 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 10,019 $225K
20 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.00% 513 $12K
21 Cwm, LLC 0.00% 4,395 $99K
22 Legacy Wealth Managment, LLC/ID 0.00% 16
23 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 500 $11K
24 Envestnet Asset Management Inc 0.00% 20,850 $469K
25 AE Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 635 $14K
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 (FCEF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FCEF?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FCEF 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 FCEF?

More buyers than sellers — 72% buying: Last quarter: 21 funds were net buyers (7 opened a brand new position + 14 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (5 trimmed + 3 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FCEF holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 6 of 35 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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 FCEF?

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 15 out of 35 hedge funds have held FCEF 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 First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (FCEF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FCEF has moved +0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FCEF has gained +4.9% 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.

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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