Proshares Tr (QLD) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Proshares Tr (QLD) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QLD has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), QLD gained -2.4% vs +3.4% 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.

Proshares Tr (QLD)

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

Smart Money Signals — QLD

Based on 193 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 QLD 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 — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak

193 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 213 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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Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+24 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

74 buying106 selling

Last quarter: 106 funds reduced or exited vs 74 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 (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 49 → 31 → 41 → 24. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 24% new

103 out of 193 hedge funds have held QLD for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

19 → 49 → 31 → 41 → 24 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 49 → 31 → 41 → 24. QLD 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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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 28% new

Entry-cohort mix of 199 holders: 115 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 56 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100

6% from top-100 AUM funds

13 of 191 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

3.8

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

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	193	213	-9.39%
13F Shares	10M	26M	-59.52%
Total Value	$626M	$1.81B	-65.41%
New Positions	24	41	-17
Increased Positions	48	157	-109
Closed Positions	44	19	+25
Reduced Positions	61	10	+51
Total Calls	4	5	-20.0%
Total Puts	3	4	-25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.75	0.8	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

193

213

-9.39%

13F Shares

10M

26M

-59.52%

Total Value

$626M

$1.81B

-65.41%

New Positions

-17

Increased Positions

157

-109

Closed Positions

+25

Reduced Positions

+51

Total Calls

-20.0%

Total Puts

-25.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.75

0.8

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

193 + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

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

Top 25 QLD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Main Street Group, LTD	23.50%	1,042,378	$100.9M
2	Dedeker Financial LLC	19.64%	357,061	$34.5M
3	Dale Q Rice Investment Management Ltd	13.51%	257,513	$24.9M
4	Howard Capital Management, LLC	10.67%	9,258,755	$895.9M
5	Global View Capital Management LLC	10.06%	503,700	$48.7M
6	Clearstead Trust, LLC	9.77%	772,566	$74.8M
7	Connective Capital Management, LLC	7.22%	105,918	$10.2M
8	Westwood Wealth Management	6.11%	217,975	$21.1M
9	Toth Financial Advisory Corp	2.26%	239,602	$23.2M
10	Woodward Diversified Capital, LLC	2.19%	51,230	$5.0M
11	GenWealth Group, Inc.	2.03%	134,981	$13.1M
12	Focus Financial Network, Inc.	1.80%	599,844	$58.0M
13	Advisors Preferred, LLC	1.74%	124,151	$11.2M
14	Latitude Advisors, LLC	1.45%	37,706	$3.6M
15	AlpenGlobal Capital LLC	1.38%	22,166	$2.1M
16	Castleview Partners, LLC	1.27%	29,895	$2.9M
17	Client First Investment Management LLC	0.97%	23,771	$2.3M
18	Innova Wealth Partners	0.72%	18,102	$1.8M
19	Marshall Financial Group, LLC	0.69%	49,251	$4.8M
20	Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC	0.61%	32,161	$3.1M
21	Discipline Wealth Solutions, LLC	0.60%	71,112	$6.9M
22	CPR Investments Inc.	0.56%	7,264	$731K
23	SpringVest Wealth Management LLC	0.49%	8,019	$776K
24	Appalachian Capital Management Ltd	0.44%	6,293	$609K
25	Rollins Financial Advisors, LLC	0.40%	31,746	$3.1M

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 — Proshares Tr (QLD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for QLD?

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

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 106 funds reduced or exited vs 74 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 QLD holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100: 13 of 191 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held QLD?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 103 out of 193 hedge funds have held QLD for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Proshares Tr (QLD) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, QLD has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), QLD has gained -2.4% vs +3.4% 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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Proshares Tr (QLD)

Smart Money Signals — QLD

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 28% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 6% AUM from top-100

Institutional Sentiment Summary — QLD

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Frequently Asked Questions — Proshares Tr (QLD)

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