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Ishares Silver Tr (SLV)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SLV. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +41
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — SLV

Based on 1574 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SLV 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
1,574 hedge funds hold SLV 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 — +56% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+562 new funds entered over the past year (+56% 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 sellers than buyers — 45% buying

746 buying916 selling
Last quarter: 916 funds reduced or exited vs 746 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 (-172 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 168 → 219 → 423 → 251. 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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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 45% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 32% new
716 out of 1,574 hedge funds have held SLV 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

176 → 168 → 219 → 423 → 251 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 168 → 219 → 423 → 251. 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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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 35% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 35% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,694 holders: 911 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 185 entered 1–2 years ago, and 598 (35%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 1548 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in SLV. 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 — SLV

In 2026 Q1, 746 hedge funds were net buyers of SLV (251 opened a new position, 495 added to an existing one), while 916 reduced or exited (706 trimmed, 210 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 56% of total institutional value in SLV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +41 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1574.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SLV

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

Market Analysis: SLV

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Company Profile: SLV

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ishares Silver Tr (SLV) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SLV 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 · 86d ago
SLV
-18.2%
SPY
+13.0%

SLV outperformed SPY by -31.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 41d ago
SLV
-19.3%
SPY
-0.5%

Since the filing became public, SLV outperformed SPY by -18.8% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

56 top-rated funds 34 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
5.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SLV
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1553 1533 1.3%
13F Shares 524M 554M -5.34%
Total Value $34.62B $42.61B -18.77%
New Positions 243 423 -180
Increased Positions 454 491 -37
Closed Positions 223 97 +126
Reduced Positions 669 400 +269
Total Calls 78 81 -3.7%
Total Puts 63 71 -11.27%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.81 0.88 Neutral

Statistics: SLV

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 SLV holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Northeast Planning Associates, INC. / Nh / 20.62% 450,680 $30.7M
2 Dai-ichi Life International Holdings LLC 17.27% 3,864 $263K
3 Walser Wealth Management Company, A Ltd Liability Co 12.47% 407,531 $27.8M
4 Mainstay Capital Management LLC /Adv 10.27% 1,955,792 $133.3M
5 Forest Hill Capital, LLC 9.49% 212,000 $14.4M
6 Cadence Wealth Management LLC 8.88% 312,524 $21.3M
7 Private Harbour Investment Management & Counsel, LLC 7.28% 97,264 $6.6M
8 TCM Advisors, LLC 7.23% 1,440,700 $98.2M
9 Ariadne Wealth Management, LP 6.60% 215,850 $14.7M
10 McAlvany Wealth Management LLC 6.45% 150,926 $9.6M
11 Grand Central Investment Group 6.29% 124,701 $8.5M
12 Corecam AG 5.97% 102,900 $7.0M
13 Briaud Financial Planning Inc 5.88% 329,248 $22.4M
14 RM Financial Services, LLC 5.48% 93,234 $6.4M
15 Timelo Investment Management Inc. 5.37% 100,000 $6.8M
16 Carrhae Capital LLP 5.36% 2,627,200 $179.0M
17 Sugar Maple Asset Management, LLC 5.04% 121,740 $8.3M
18 One River Asset Management, LLC 4.99% 200,000 $13.6M
19 Corecam Pte. Ltd. 4.97% 168,170 $11.5M
20 Extract Advisors LLC 4.75% 200,000 $13.6M
21 Monaco Asset Management SAM 4.65% 370,000 $25.2M
22 Monaco Asset Management SAM 4.65% 370,000 $25.2M
23 Bravias Capital Group, LLC 4.63% 103,983 $7.1M
24 RIA Advisory Group LLC 4.50% 277,767 $18.9M
25 O'Domhnaill Enterprises, Inc. 4.43% 80,759 $5.5M
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 — Ishares Silver Tr (SLV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SLV?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SLV 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 SLV?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 916 funds reduced or exited vs 746 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 SLV holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 35 of 1548 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in SLV. 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 SLV?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 716 out of 1,574 hedge funds have held SLV 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 Ishares Silver Tr (SLV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SLV has moved -19.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -18.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SLV has gained -18.2% vs +13.0% 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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