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Putnam ETF Trust (FTMU)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
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Buyers last Q
70%

Smart Money Signals — FTMU

Based on 74 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 1Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FTMU 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
74 hedge funds hold FTMU right now — the highest count in 0.5 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 — 70% buying

48 buying21 selling
Last quarter: 48 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 29 added to an existing one). Only 21 were sellers (12 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Mostly new holders — 100% entered in last year

0% conviction (2yr+) 0% medium 100% 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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Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

0% veterans 0% 1-2yr 100% new
Of 74 current holders: 74 (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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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 74 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in FTMU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.5/10 — 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 — FTMU

In 2026 Q1, 48 hedge funds were net buyers of FTMU (19 opened a new position, 29 added to an existing one), while 21 reduced or exited (12 trimmed, 9 sold completely) — a 70% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 58% of total institutional value in FTMU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 74.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FTMU

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

Market Analysis: FTMU

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Company Profile: FTMU

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Putnam ETF Trust (FTMU) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FTMU has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 42d ago
FTMU
-2.0%
SPY
+3.5%

FTMU outperformed SPY by -5.5% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · -3d ago
FTMU
+-0.0%
SPY
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, FTMU outperformed SPY by +-0.0% .

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.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FTMU
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 8 days 73 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 73 63 15.87%
13F Shares 6M 5M 27.31%
Total Value $45M $40M 12.37%
New Positions 18 63 -45
Increased Positions 29 0 +29
Closed Positions 8 0 +8
Reduced Positions 12 0 +12
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

73 + investors

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

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Top 25 FTMU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BCS Wealth Management 0.36% 225,776 $1.8M
2 Andrews Advisory Associates, LLC 0.19% 47,264 $368K
3 Cassady Wealth & Retirement Planning, LLC 0.12% 23,725 $185K
4 Cape Ann Savings Bank 0.12% 30,139 $235K
5 Bill Few Associates, Inc. 0.08% 43,800 $341K
6 Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC 0.08% 31,315 $244K
7 Triton Wealth Management, PLLC 0.06% 19,899 $155K
8 Arrowroot Family Office, LLC 0.04% 12,345 $96K
9 Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co 0.03% 13,105 $102K
10 Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC 0.02% 67,751 $528K
11 Axiom Investment Management LLC 0.02% 3,218 $25K
12 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.02% 43,654 $340K
13 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.02% 106,198 $827K
14 HighPoint Advisor Group LLC 0.02% 50,263 $392K
15 Certified Advisory Corp 0.01% 19,817 $154K
16 Jacobi Capital Management LLC 0.01% 18,542 $144K
17 Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 15,095 $118K
18 Evanson Asset Management, LLC 0.01% 13,558 $106K
19 Archer Investment Corp 0.01% 3,298 $26K
20 Moors & Cabot, Inc. 0.00% 14,672 $114K
21 Lanark Financial, INC. 0.00% 7,917 $62K
22 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 110,942 $864K
23 Cary Street Partners Financial LLC 0.00% 17,760 $138K
24 Harbour Investments, INC. 0.00% 23,682 $184K
25 Valley Wealth Managers, INC. 0.00% 5,541 $43K
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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 — Putnam ETF Trust (FTMU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FTMU?

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

More buyers than sellers — 70% buying: Last quarter: 48 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 29 added to an existing one). Only 21 were sellers (12 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FTMU holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 15 of 74 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in FTMU. 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 FTMU?

Mostly new holders — 100% 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 Putnam ETF Trust (FTMU) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FTMU has moved +-0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +-0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), FTMU has gained -2.0% vs +3.5% 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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