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DIREXION SHARES ETF TRUST (PLTU)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
44%

Smart Money Signals — PLTU

Based on 22 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 5Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their PLTU 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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High ownership — 79% of 1.5Y peak

79% of all-time peak
22 funds currently hold this stock — 79% of the 1.5-year high of 28 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Fast accumulation — +57% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+57% 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. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More sellers than buyers — 44% buying

16 buying20 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds reduced or exited vs 16 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 13 → 14 → 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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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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Buying through price weakness — shares +76%, value +6%

Value
+5%
Shares
+75%
Last quarter: funds added +76% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +6%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

11 → 4 → 13 → 14 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 13 → 14 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 78% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 22% 1-2yr ■ 78% new
Of 27 current holders: 21 (78%) 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 — 88% AUM from top-100 funds

88% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 22 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 88% of total institutional value in PLTU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.9
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.9/10 — 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 — PLTU

In 2026 Q1, 16 hedge funds were net buyers of PLTU (8 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 20 reduced or exited (6 trimmed, 14 sold completely) — a 44% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 88% of total institutional value in PLTU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 22.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PLTU

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

Market Analysis: PLTU

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Company Profile: PLTU

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

Is It Too Late to Buy DIREXION SHARES ETF TRUST (PLTU) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PLTU has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 51d ago
PLTU
-15.8%
SPY
+14.0%

PLTU outperformed SPY by -29.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
PLTU
+4.6%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, PLTU outperformed SPY by +4.3% .

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.

3 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PLTU
22 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 22 28 -21.43%
13F Shares 721K 411K 75.62%
Total Value $32M $30M 5.78%
New Positions 8 14 -6
Increased Positions 7 7 -
Closed Positions 14 8 +6
Reduced Positions 6 6 -
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

22 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of PLTU — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Dedeker Financial LLC 0.52% 13,517 $601K
2 TRUE Private Wealth Advisors 0.05% 12,087 $538K
3 Covestor Ltd 0.03% 985 —
4 HOEY INVESTMENTS, INC 0.01% 2,060 $92K
5 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.01% 10,269 $457K
6 StoneX Group Inc. 0.01% 4,560 $203K
7 DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 15,109 $579K
8 Caitlin John, LLC 0.00% 100 $4K
9 HRT FINANCIAL LP 0.00% 15,194 $675K
10 UBS Group AG 0.00% 214,430 $9.5M
11 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 15,324 $682K
12 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 168,500 $7.5M
13 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 87,700 $3.9M
14 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 57,400 $2.6M
15 Spire Wealth Management 0.00% 200 $9K
16 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 29,800 $1.3M
17 Optiver Holding B.V. 0.00% 12,658 $563K
18 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 24,217 $1.1M
19 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 17,500 $779K
20 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 1,034 $46K
21 CITIGROUP INC 0.00% 2,970 $132K
22 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 7,862 $350K
23 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 6,900 $307K
24 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 35 $2K
25 SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC 0.00% 423 $19K
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 — DIREXION SHARES ETF TRUST (PLTU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PLTU?

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

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds reduced or exited vs 16 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for PLTU holders?

Elite ownership — 88% AUM from top-100 funds: 9 of 22 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 88% of total institutional value in PLTU. 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 PLTU?

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.

Is it too late to buy DIREXION SHARES ETF TRUST (PLTU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PLTU has moved +4.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PLTU has gained -15.8% vs +14.0% 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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