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Spdr Series Trust (XHB)

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

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↑ +19
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — XHB

Based on 330 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added XHB 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
330 hedge funds hold XHB 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+67 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

177 buying143 selling
Last quarter: 177 funds bought or added vs 143 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new XHB position: 88 → 71 → 57 → 68. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

56% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 25% new
186 out of 330 hedge funds have held XHB 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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Value +43% but shares only +15% — price-driven

Value
+42%
Shares
+15%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +43%, but actual share count only changed +15%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

33 → 88 → 71 → 57 → 68 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 88 → 71 → 57 → 68. XHB 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 — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

66% veterans 11% 1-2yr 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 358 holders: 237 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 41 entered 1–2 years ago, and 80 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 318 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in XHB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — XHB

In 2026 Q2, 177 hedge funds were net buyers of XHB (68 opened a new position, 109 added to an existing one), while 143 reduced or exited (94 trimmed, 49 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 57% of total institutional value in XHB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +19 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 330.

Hedge Fund Ownership: XHB

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

Market Analysis: XHB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Spdr Series Trust (XHB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much XHB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 52d ago
XHB
-8.1%
SPY
-0.2%

XHB outperformed SPY by -7.9% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 7d ago
XHB
-2.6%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, XHB outperformed SPY by -2.8% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

9 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
4.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: XHB
318 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 318 311 2.25%
13F Shares 26M 22M 15.45%
Total Value $3.14B $2.20B 42.81%
New Positions 68 57 +11
Increased Positions 103 95 +8
Closed Positions 49 63 -14
Reduced Positions 86 92 -6
Total Calls 20 16 25.0%
Total Puts 19 19 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.95 1.19 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

318 + investors

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

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Top 25 XHB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Alden Global Capital LLC 3.40% 80,300 $9.3M
2 Viewpoint Capital Management LLC 3.11% 52,847 $6.1M
3 Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. 2.57% 39,300 $4.5M
4 Gts Securities LLC 2.31% 950,570 $109.8M
5 Greenland Capital Management LP 2.14% 150,000 $17.3M
6 University of Illinois Foundation 1.78% 86,425 $10.0M
7 NAN FUNG TRINITY (HK) Ltd 1.77% 155,040 $17.9M
8 Mirae Asset Securities (usa) INC. 1.61% 500,000 $57.8M
9 Passaic Partners LLC 1.42% 166,897 $19.3M
10 MYDA Advisors LLC 1.29% 75,000 $8.7M
11 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 1.21% 74,000 $8.6M
12 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 1.20% 52,038 $5.1M
13 Annex Advisory Services, LLC 1.13% 573,773 $66.3M
14 Primoris Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.10% 20,950 $2.4M
15 Ellis Investment Partners, LLC 0.95% 54,377 $6.3M
16 Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Tichoniim Havera Menahelet LTD 0.80% 56,316 $6.5M
17 Essential Investment Partners LLC 0.76% 7,820 $805K
18 RCW Management, LLC 0.75% 7,233 $836K
19 Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Ve Gananot Havera Menahelet LTD 0.75% 157,385 $18.2M
20 Northstar Financial Companies, Inc. 0.72% 9,215 $1.1M
21 Chartist Inc /Ca/ 0.71% 9,785 $1.1M
22 Palumbo Wealth Management LLC 0.67% 27,687 $3.2M
23 Bricktown Capital, LLC 0.61% 29,034 $3.4M
24 Gerald Baker Financial Group LLC 0.59% 18,083 $2.1M
25 St. Johns Investment Management Company, LLC 0.56% 12,862 $1.5M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — Spdr Series Trust (XHB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for XHB?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added XHB 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 XHB?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 177 funds bought or added vs 143 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for XHB holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 30 of 318 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in XHB. 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 XHB?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 186 out of 330 hedge funds have held XHB 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 Spdr Series Trust (XHB) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, XHB has moved -2.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), XHB has gained -8.1% vs -0.2% 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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