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ABRDN PLATINUM ETF TRUST (PPLT)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +47
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — PPLT

Based on 228 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PPLT 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
228 hedge funds hold PPLT 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 — +87% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+106 new funds entered over the past year (+87% 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 — 63% buying

139 buying81 selling
Last quarter: 139 funds were net buyers (77 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 81 were sellers (51 trimmed + 30 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PPLT position: 23 → 47 → 48 → 77. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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Mixed — 30% long-term, 49% new

■ 30% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 49% new
Of the 228 current holders: 68 (30%) held >2 years, 48 held 1–2 years, and 112 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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Value +79% but shares only +43% — price-driven

Value
+79%
Shares
+43%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +79%, but actual share count only changed +43%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

34 → 23 → 47 → 48 → 77 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 23 → 47 → 48 → 77. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 40% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 40% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 52% new
Of 237 current holders: 94 (40%) 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.
✅

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

25% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 228 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
5.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.3/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PPLT

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

Market Analysis: PPLT

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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.

21 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PPLT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 11 days 237 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 237 190 24.74%
13F Shares 6M 4M 43.09%
Total Value $1.09B $607M 78.96%
New Positions 79 51 +28
Increased Positions 78 60 +18
Closed Positions 32 23 +9
Reduced Positions 52 45 +7
Total Calls 6 8 -25.0%
Total Puts 5 5 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.83 0.62 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of PPLT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Corecam Pte. Ltd. 5.54% 71,749 $12.8M
2 Corecam AG 4.64% 30,550 $5.4M
3 ABBINGTON INVESTMENT GROUP 2.47% 23,863 $4.3M
4 Black Swift Group, LLC 1.94% 62,295 $11.1M
5 HOLLENCREST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 1.53% 231,738 $41.3M
6 McAlvany Wealth Management LLC 1.42% 12,292 $2.1M
7 CENTRAL TRUST Co 1.26% 358,153 $63.8M
8 Hyposwiss Advisors SA 1.26% 7,125 $1.3M
9 WIT Partners Advisory Pte. Ltd. 1.20% 22,970 $4.1M
10 Holcombe Financial, Inc. 1.10% 10,482 $1.9M
11 Anthracite Investment Company, Inc. 1.05% 17,000 $2.1M
12 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.95% 50,851 $9.1M
13 Marshall Financial Group, LLC 0.54% 19,025 $3.4M
14 Brookwood Investment Group LLC 0.51% 22,951 $4.1M
15 Alhambra Investment Management LLC 0.40% 4,845 $864K
16 WT Wealth Management 0.34% 6,469 $1.2M
17 Fortis Group Advisors, LLC 0.31% 10,564 $1.9M
18 Briaud Financial Planning Inc 0.31% 6,650 $1.2M
19 SPROTT INC. 0.30% 57,188 $10.2M
20 Carrera Capital Advisors 0.24% 8,763 $1.6M
21 LETSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.21% 3,100 $553K
22 Lake Hills Wealth Management, LLC 0.21% 2,081 $371K
23 Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC 0.17% 5,180 $923K
24 Cypress Capital Management LLC (WY) 0.15% 939 $167K
25 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.11% 6,678 $1.2M
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 — ABRDN PLATINUM ETF TRUST (PPLT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PPLT?

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

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 139 funds were net buyers (77 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 81 were sellers (51 trimmed + 30 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for PPLT holders?

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds: 16 of 228 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held PPLT?

Mixed — 30% long-term, 49% new: Of the 228 current holders: 68 (30%) held >2 years, 48 held 1–2 years, and 112 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.

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.