First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (GAUG): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (GAUG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GAUG has moved +0.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GAUG gained +6.4% vs +12.4% 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.

First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (GAUG)

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

Smart Money Signals — GAUG

Based on 103 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GAUG 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak

103 hedge funds hold GAUG 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 — +37% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+28 new funds entered over the past year (+37% 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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Heavy selling pressure — only 36% buying

28 buying49 selling

Last quarter: 49 funds sold vs only 28 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 29 → 17 → 8. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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Mixed — 28% long-term, 28% new

■ 28% conviction (2yr+) ■ 44% medium ■ 28% new

Of the 103 current holders: 29 (28%) held >2 years, 45 held 1–2 years, and 29 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

8 → 11 → 29 → 17 → 8 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 29 → 17 → 8. GAUG is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Mixed cohorts — 27% veterans, 35% new entrants

■ 27% veterans ■ 38% 1-2yr ■ 35% new

Of 103 current holders: 28 (27%) held 2+ years, 39 held 1–2 years, 36 (35%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100

7% from top-100 AUM funds

8 of 103 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 7% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

4.8

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.8/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	103	107	-3.74%
13F Shares	4M	3M	10.28%
Total Value	$140M	$129M	8.14%
New Positions	8	17	-9
Increased Positions	20	18	+2
Closed Positions	12	6	+6
Reduced Positions	37	34	+3
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

103

107

-3.74%

13F Shares

10.28%

Total Value

$140M

$129M

8.14%

New Positions

-9

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

103 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 GAUG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Milestone Asset Management, LLC	1.03%	144,309	$5.6M
2	Arax Advisory Partners	0.86%	789,886	$30.6M
3	Crosspoint Financial, LLC	0.78%	8,000	$310K
4	Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC	0.76%	54,087	$2.1M
5	Chris Bulman Inc	0.73%	43,175	$1.7M
6	Sage Capital Advisors,llc	0.49%	54,573	$2.1M
7	City Holding Co	0.32%	66,600	$2.6M
8	Grantvest Financial Group LLC	0.23%	9,373	$363K
9	Fsb Premier Wealth Management, INC.	0.21%	17,543	$679K
10	Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC	0.21%	5,369	$208K
11	Benson Wealth Management INC	0.20%	3,773	$146K
12	IMG Wealth Management, Inc.	0.18%	7,468	$289K
13	Americana Partners, LLC	0.16%	157,643	$6.1M
14	Wealthgarden F.S. LLC	0.14%	5,456	$211K
15	Uptick Partners, LLC	0.14%	18,675	$723K
16	Anfield Capital Management, LLC	0.14%	12,790	$495K
17	Integrity Financial Corp /WA	0.13%	6,874	$266K
18	Mayfair Advisory Group, LLC	0.12%	9,123	$353K
19	WealthPLAN Partners, LLC	0.12%	16,307	$631K
20	Reicon Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.12%	4,011	$155K
21	WealthPlan Investment Management, LLC	0.09%	40,862	$1.6M
22	Keystone Wealth Services, LLC	0.09%	10,401	$403K
23	LVZ, Inc.	0.08%	17,960	$695K
24	C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors	0.08%	35,170	$1.4M
25	Diligent Investors, LLC	0.07%	7,465	$289K

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 (GAUG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GAUG?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GAUG 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 GAUG?

Heavy selling pressure — only 36% buying: Last quarter: 49 funds sold vs only 28 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for GAUG holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100: 8 of 103 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 7% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held GAUG?

Mixed — 28% long-term, 28% new: Of the 103 current holders: 29 (28%) held >2 years, 45 held 1–2 years, and 29 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (GAUG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GAUG has moved +0.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GAUG has gained +6.4% vs +12.4% 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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First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (GAUG)

Smart Money Signals — GAUG

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

Fast accumulation — +37% more funds vs a year ago

Heavy selling pressure — only 36% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

Mixed — 28% long-term, 28% new

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Mixed cohorts — 27% veterans, 35% new entrants

Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100

Institutional Sentiment Summary — GAUG

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Frequently Asked Questions — First Tr Exchng Traded Fd VI (GAUG)

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