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SSGA ACTIVE ETF TR (GAL)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — GAL

Based on 60 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GAL 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
60 hedge funds hold GAL 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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Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

35 buying25 selling
Last quarter: 35 funds bought or added vs 25 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: 7 → 6 → 6 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 22% new
32 out of 60 hedge funds have held GAL 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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Growing discovery — still being found

9 → 7 → 6 → 6 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 6 → 6 → 11. A growing number of institutions are discovering GAL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 58% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 60 current holders: 35 (58%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100

18% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — GAL

In 2025 Q4, 35 hedge funds were net buyers of GAL (11 opened a new position, 24 added to an existing one), while 25 reduced or exited (19 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 60.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GAL

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

Market Analysis: GAL

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

5 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: GAL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 60 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 60 55 9.09%
13F Shares 3M 3M 3.41%
Total Value $132M $126M 4.14%
New Positions 11 6 +5
Increased Positions 24 24 -
Closed Positions 6 4 +2
Reduced Positions 19 13 +6
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of GAL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 46 Peaks LLC 6.29% 174,483 $8.6M
2 Phil A. Younker & Associates, Ltd. 5.44% 164,695 $8.2M
3 WIN ADVISORS, INC 4.12% 181,914 $9.0M
4 Manske Wealth Management 3.24% 233,519 $11.6M
5 Retireful, LLC 0.50% 7,136 $353K
6 FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS 0.46% 232,958 $11.5M
7 Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. 0.39% 485,443 $24.0M
8 Advocate Investing Services LLC 0.34% 8,150 $403K
9 Johnson & White Wealth Management, LLC 0.25% 12,025 $595K
10 Ducere Wealth Management LLC 0.12% 6,151 $304K
11 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.10% 26,572 $1.3M
12 Rossmore Private Capital 0.09% 20,842 $1.0M
13 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.08% 14,493 $717K
14 Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC 0.06% 4,225 $209K
15 PDS Planning, Inc 0.05% 16,347 $809K
16 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.04% 30,645 $1.5M
17 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED 0.03% 8,465 $419K
18 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.03% 7,624 $377K
19 WealthShield Partners, LLC 0.02% 4,483 $222K
20 Busey Bank 0.02% 13,028 $645K
21 Key FInancial Inc 0.02% 1,951 $97K
22 N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC 0.01% 3,464 $171K
23 OLD NATIONAL BANCORP /IN/ 0.01% 13,858 $686K
24 Destiny Wealth Partners, LLC 0.01% 1,969 $97K
25 Winch Advisory Services, LLC 0.01% 571 $28K
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 — SSGA ACTIVE ETF TR (GAL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GAL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GAL 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 GAL?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 35 funds bought or added vs 25 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 GAL holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100: 9 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held GAL?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 32 out of 60 hedge funds have held GAL 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.