Franklin Templeton ETF Tr (FLAU): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Franklin Templeton ETF Tr (FLAU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FLAU has moved -1.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FLAU gained +2.1% 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.

Franklin Templeton ETF Tr (FLAU)

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Smart Money Signals — FLAU

Based on 24 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 FLAU 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

24 hedge funds hold FLAU 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 — +41% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+7 new funds entered over the past year (+41% 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 — 67% buying

12 buying6 selling

Last quarter: 12 funds were net buyers (4 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (5 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~4 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 2 → 2 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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46% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 46% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 21% new

11 out of 24 hedge funds have held FLAU 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 — ~4 new funds/quarter

4 → 4 → 2 → 2 → 4 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 2 → 2 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 38% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 38% new

Entry-cohort mix of 24 holders: 13 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 2 entered 1–2 years ago, and 9 (38%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds

7 of 23 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.

3.8

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	24	21	14.29%
13F Shares	1M	1M	-4.07%
Total Value	$43M	$44M	-1.64%
New Positions	4	2	+2
Increased Positions	8	4	+4
Closed Positions	1	2	-1
Reduced Positions	5	11	-6
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

14.29%

13F Shares

-4.07%

Total Value

$43M

$44M

-1.64%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

-6

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

24 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 23 FLAU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Innealta Capital, LLC	0.76%	37,289	$1.2M
2	Es4, LLC	0.20%	9,205	$303K
3	Marotta Asset Management	0.17%	27,291	$909K
4	Gts Securities LLC	0.05%	45,373	$1.5M
5	Vivaldi Capital Management LP	0.03%	6,125	$202K
6	Allianz Asset Management GmbH	0.03%	772,033	$25.4M
7	PGIM Custom Harvest LLC	0.02%	45,890	$1.5M
8	Tower View Wealth Management LLC	0.00%	161	$5K
9	Bare Financial Services, Inc	0.00%	273	$9K
10	Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC	0.00%	2,456	$81K
11	Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD.	0.00%	10,000	$329K
12	EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.00%	1,656	$48K
13	Goldman Sachs Group Inc	0.00%	300,437	$9.9M
14	National Bank of Canada /Fi/	0.00%	9,360	$308K
15	Citadel Advisors LLC	0.00%	13,467	$443K
16	Susquehanna International Group, LLP	0.00%	12,478	$411K
17	Jane Street Group, LLC	0.00%	10,742	$354K
18	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	625	$21K
19	Bank of America Corp /de/	0.00%	6,777	$223K
20	Bank of Montreal /Can/	0.00%	200	$7K
21	Morgan Stanley	0.00%	209	$7K
22	BlackRock, Inc.	0.00%	150	$5K
23	Wells Fargo & Company/Mn	0.00%	—	—

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 — Franklin Templeton ETF Tr (FLAU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FLAU?

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

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying: Last quarter: 12 funds were net buyers (4 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (5 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FLAU holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 7 of 23 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 FLAU?

46% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 11 out of 24 hedge funds have held FLAU 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 Franklin Templeton ETF Tr (FLAU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FLAU has moved -1.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FLAU has gained +2.1% 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.

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Franklin Templeton ETF Tr (FLAU)

Smart Money Signals — FLAU

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +41% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying

Steady new buyers — ~4 new funds per quarter

46% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~4 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 38% newcomers

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

Institutional Sentiment Summary — FLAU

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