MORGAN STANLEY ETF TRUST (PAPI): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy MORGAN STANLEY ETF TRUST (PAPI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PAPI has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.7% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PAPI gained nan% vs +11.7% 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.

MORGAN STANLEY ETF TRUST (PAPI)

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

Smart Money Signals — PAPI

Based on 28 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PAPI 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 PAPI right now — the highest count in 2.5 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 — +100% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+14 new funds entered over the past year (+100% 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 — 69% buying

20 buying9 selling

Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 9 were sellers (4 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~9 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 8 → 5 → 6 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mostly new holders — 46% entered in last year

■ 14% conviction (2yr+) ■ 39% medium ■ 46% new

Only 4 funds (14%) 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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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter

3 → 8 → 5 → 6 → 9 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 8 → 5 → 6 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Early stage — 68% of holders entered in last year

■ 11% veterans ■ 21% 1-2yr ■ 68% new

Of 28 current holders: 19 (68%) entered in the past year, only 3 (11%) 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 — 90% AUM from top-100 funds

90% from top-100 AUM funds

5 of 28 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 90% of total institutional value in PAPI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

5.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 5.0/10 — 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	28	24	16.67%
13F Shares	9M	7M	19.59%
Total Value	$231M	$185M	24.78%
New Positions	9	6	+3
Increased Positions	11	12	-1
Closed Positions	5	3	+2
Reduced Positions	4	4	-
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

16.67%

13F Shares

19.59%

Total Value

$231M

$185M

24.78%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-1

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

28 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 institutional holders of PAPI — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	LeClair Wealth Partners LLC	1.84%	194,162	$5.3M
2	Blue Water Asset Management	1.84%	194,162	$5.3M
3	Wayfinding Financial, LLC	1.18%	98,737	$3K
4	FLAGSTAR ADVISORS INC	0.21%	21,020	$580K
5	AGH Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.18%	9,000	$246K
6	NOTTINGHAM ADVISORS, INC.	0.06%	17,500	$479K
7	LRI Investments, LLC	0.06%	25,000	$684K
8	Eldridge Investment Advisors, Inc.	0.05%	7,862	$215K
9	Manchester Capital Management LLC	0.02%	5,153	$141K
10	Private Advisor Group, LLC	0.01%	101,104	$2.8M
11	MORGAN STANLEY	0.01%	7,344,102	$200.9M
12	GREAT VALLEY ADVISOR GROUP, INC.	0.01%	23,360	$639K
13	OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC	0.01%	25,034	$685K
14	OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC.	0.00%	94,454	$2.6M
15	Janney Montgomery Scott LLC	0.00%	45,047	$1K
16	COLDSTREAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC	0.00%	8,036	$220K
17	LPL Financial LLC	0.00%	246,792	$6.8M
18	FIFTH THIRD BANCORP	0.00%	28,676	$785K
19	COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC	0.00%	21,292	$583K
20	Mariner, LLC	0.00%	11,197	$306K
21	STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP	0.00%	14,107	$386K
22	Sound Income Strategies, LLC	0.00%	166	$5K
23	HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.	0.00%	450	$12K
24	ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC	0.00%	13,540	$370K
25	RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC	0.00%	8,242	$226K

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 — MORGAN STANLEY ETF TRUST (PAPI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PAPI?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PAPI 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 PAPI?

More buyers than sellers — 69% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (9 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 9 were sellers (4 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for PAPI holders?

Elite ownership — 90% AUM from top-100 funds: 5 of 28 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 90% of total institutional value in PAPI. 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 PAPI?

Mostly new holders — 46% entered in last year: Only 4 funds (14%) 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 MORGAN STANLEY ETF TRUST (PAPI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PAPI has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.7% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PAPI has gained nan% vs +11.7% 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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MORGAN STANLEY ETF TRUST (PAPI)

Smart Money Signals — PAPI

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +100% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 69% buying

Steady new buyers — ~9 new funds per quarter

Mostly new holders — 46% entered in last year

Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter

Early stage — 68% of holders entered in last year

Elite ownership — 90% AUM from top-100 funds

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Frequently Asked Questions — MORGAN STANLEY ETF TRUST (PAPI)

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