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INNOVATOR ETFS TRUST (RBUF)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +3
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
68%

Smart Money Signals — RBUF

Based on 36 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 RBUF 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
36 hedge funds hold RBUF right now — the highest count in 2.0 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 — +50% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+12 new funds entered over the past year (+50% 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 — 68% buying

27 buying13 selling
Last quarter: 27 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 17 added to an existing one). Only 13 were sellers (6 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 6 → 10 → 10. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 47% entered in last year

0% conviction (2yr+) 53% medium 47% 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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Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter

14 → 7 → 6 → 10 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 6 → 10 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 78% of holders entered in last year

3% veterans 19% 1-2yr 78% new
Of 36 current holders: 28 (78%) entered in the past year, only 1 (3%) 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 — 2% AUM from top-100

2% from top-100 AUM funds
2 of 36 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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 — RBUF

In 2026 Q1, 27 hedge funds were net buyers of RBUF (10 opened a new position, 17 added to an existing one), while 13 reduced or exited (6 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 68% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 36.

Hedge Fund Ownership: RBUF

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

Market Analysis: RBUF

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Company Profile: RBUF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy INNOVATOR ETFS TRUST (RBUF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much RBUF 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 · 72d ago
RBUF
nan%
SPY
+11.7%

RBUF outperformed SPY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 27d ago
RBUF
nan%
SPY
-1.7%

Since the filing became public, RBUF outperformed SPY by nan% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: RBUF
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 36 33 9.09%
13F Shares 1M 1M 19.84%
Total Value $39M $32M 21.87%
New Positions 10 10 -
Increased Positions 17 12 +5
Closed Positions 7 3 +4
Reduced Positions 6 3 +3
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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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in RBUF. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of RBUF — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sugar Maple Asset Management, LLC 0.37% 20,822 $610K
2 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.28% 254,736 $7.5M
3 Clear Creek Financial Management, LLC 0.19% 83,127 $2.4M
4 CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. 0.18% 131,366 $3.8M
5 WEALTHGARDEN F.S. LLC 0.14% 7,122 $209K
6 CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS 0.09% 7,961 $233K
7 Mutual Advisors, LLC 0.08% 125,523 $3.7M
8 ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.08% 14,239 $417K
9 Keating Financial Advisory Services, Inc. 0.05% 10,768 $315K
10 SIGNATURE ESTATE & INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC 0.03% 48,014 $1.4M
11 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.03% 31,161 $913K
12 Caitlin John, LLC 0.01% 732 $21K
13 WealthShield Partners, LLC 0.01% 3,800 $111K
14 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.01% 35,775 $1.0M
15 NewEdge Wealth, LLC 0.01% 24,595 $720K
16 Brookstone Capital Management 0.01% 24,912 $730K
17 HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. 0.01% 15,757 $462K
18 CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS 0.01% 116,401 $3.4M
19 CARY STREET PARTNERS FINANCIAL LLC 0.01% 7,298 $214K
20 WOODARD & CO ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP INC /ADV 0.00% 1,000 $29K
21 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 116,219 $3.4M
22 Blue Trust, Inc. 0.00% 9,758 $286K
23 Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 7,480 $219K
24 AE Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 18,833 $552K
25 Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC 0.00% 19,220 $563K
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 (RBUF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RBUF?

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

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying: Last quarter: 27 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 17 added to an existing one). Only 13 were sellers (6 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for RBUF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100: 2 of 36 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held RBUF?

Mostly new holders — 47% 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 INNOVATOR ETFS TRUST (RBUF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, RBUF 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), RBUF 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.

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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