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INNOVATOR ETFS TRUST (IBUF)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +6
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
79%

Smart Money Signals — IBUF

Based on 28 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 5Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IBUF 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
28 hedge funds hold IBUF right now — the highest count in 1.5 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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Fast accumulation — +460% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+460% 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 — 79% buying

22 buying6 selling
Last quarter: 22 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 14 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (4 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 9 → 4 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 64% entered in last year

■ 0% conviction (2yr+) ■ 36% medium ■ 64% 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

3 → 11 → 9 → 4 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 9 → 4 → 8. IBUF 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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Early stage — 93% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 93% new
Of 28 current holders: 26 (93%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100

1% from top-100 AUM funds
2 of 28 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
6.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 6.4/10 — 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 — IBUF

In 2025 Q4, 22 hedge funds were net buyers of IBUF (8 opened a new position, 14 added to an existing one), while 6 reduced or exited (4 trimmed, 2 sold completely) — a 79% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 28.

Hedge Fund Ownership: IBUF

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

Market Analysis: IBUF

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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.

3 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: IBUF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 28 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 28 22 27.27%
13F Shares 2M 1M 23.04%
Total Value $47M $37M 26.3%
New Positions 8 4 +4
Increased Positions 14 10 +4
Closed Positions 2 3 -1
Reduced Positions 4 5 -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)

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Top 25 institutional holders of IBUF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BLVD Private Wealth, LLC 2.70% 105,099 $3.1M
2 D.B. Root & Company, LLC 1.51% 214,139 $6.3M
3 OPTIMA CAPITAL LLC 1.01% 73,435 $2.2M
4 Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC. 0.49% 24,012 $709K
5 WEALTHGARDEN F.S. LLC 0.34% 16,819 $496K
6 Sugar Maple Asset Management, LLC 0.22% 12,120 $358K
7 ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.09% 17,750 $524K
8 Disciplined Investments, LLC 0.07% 6,981 $206K
9 Mutual Advisors, LLC 0.07% 116,745 $3.4M
10 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.05% 56,075 $1.7M
11 Summit Wealth Partners, LLC 0.03% 7,146 $211K
12 Alaska Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.02% 6,886 $203K
13 Caitlin John, LLC 0.01% 758 $22K
14 Belpointe Asset Management LLC 0.01% 11,886 $351K
15 Baker Avenue Asset Management, LP 0.01% 14,345 $423K
16 NewEdge Wealth, LLC 0.00% 11,791 $348K
17 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 29,727 $878K
18 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 42,307 $1K
19 AE Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 18,581 $549K
20 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 89,345 $2.6M
21 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 9,193 $274K
22 Blue Trust, Inc. 0.00% 3,405 $101K
23 MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 11,717 $346K
24 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 47,085 $1.4M
25 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% 18,727 $553K
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 — INNOVATOR ETFS TRUST (IBUF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IBUF?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IBUF 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 IBUF?

More buyers than sellers — 79% buying: Last quarter: 22 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 14 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (4 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for IBUF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100: 2 of 28 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held IBUF?

Mostly new holders — 64% 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.

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.