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Innovator Etfs Trust (ZALT)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — ZALT

Based on 102 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ZALT 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
102 hedge funds hold ZALT 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 — +59% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+38 new funds entered over the past year (+59% 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 — 64% buying

68 buying38 selling
Last quarter: 68 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 45 added to an existing one). Only 38 were sellers (23 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~23 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 7 → 18 → 23. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 33% entered in last year

15% conviction (2yr+) 52% medium 33% new
Only 15 funds (15%) 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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Growing discovery — still being found

24 → 22 → 7 → 18 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 7 → 18 → 23. A growing number of institutions are discovering ZALT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Early stage — 60% of holders entered in last year

10% veterans 30% 1-2yr 60% new
Of 102 current holders: 61 (60%) entered in the past year, only 10 (10%) 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 — 4% AUM from top-100

4% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 102 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 4% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.5/10 — 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 — ZALT

In 2026 Q1, 68 hedge funds were net buyers of ZALT (23 opened a new position, 45 added to an existing one), while 38 reduced or exited (23 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 102.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ZALT

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

Market Analysis: ZALT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Innovator Etfs Trust (ZALT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ZALT 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
ZALT
+4.2%
SPY
+13.0%

ZALT outperformed SPY by -8.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 41d ago
ZALT
+0.7%
SPY
-0.5%

Since the filing became public, ZALT outperformed SPY by +1.2% .

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.

3 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ZALT
102 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 102 94 8.51%
13F Shares 20M 15M 30.89%
Total Value $626M $494M 26.85%
New Positions 23 18 +5
Increased Positions 45 47 -2
Closed Positions 15 3 +12
Reduced Positions 23 21 +2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

102 + investors

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

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Top 25 ZALT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Pitti Group Wealth Management, LLC 9.82% 372,509 $12.1M
2 Wealthquest Corp 7.63% 3,103,032 $101.1M
3 Grant Street Asset Management, Inc. 4.84% 773,231 $25.1M
4 Central Valley Advisors, LLC 3.87% 437,158 $14.2M
5 Macco Financial Group, Inc. 2.68% 109,177 $3.5M
6 D.B. Root & Company, LLC 2.49% 321,005 $10.4M
7 Old Mission Capital LLC 2.26% 4,382,473 $142.3M
8 CRA Financial Services, LLC 1.75% 415,810 $13.5M
9 Hollencrest Capital Management 1.48% 1,232,961 $40.0M
10 Mtm Financial Group, LLC 1.38% 90,496 $2.9M
11 Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional, Inc. 1.28% 132,250 $4.3M
12 October Effect Ltd 1.01% 27,006 $877K
13 Triumph Capital Management 0.95% 144,048 $4.7M
14 Sugar Maple Asset Management, LLC 0.86% 43,545 $1.4M
15 PlanVest Financial, Inc 0.77% 31,368 $1.0M
16 Secured Retirement Advisors, LLC 0.69% 37,643 $1.2M
17 SMART Wealth LLC 0.58% 61,018 $2.0M
18 Centaurus Financial, INC. 0.53% 342,799 $11.1M
19 Ballast Rock Private Wealth LLC 0.34% 18,708 $607K
20 Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC 0.29% 24,770 $804K
21 C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors 0.26% 142,914 $4.6M
22 ATX Financial Planning, LLC 0.26% 10,474 $340K
23 Vistica Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.26% 7,900 $256K
24 Range Financial Group LLC 0.24% 22,064 $716K
25 Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC 0.23% 181,097 $5.9M
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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 — Innovator Etfs Trust (ZALT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ZALT?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ZALT 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 ZALT?

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 68 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 45 added to an existing one). Only 38 were sellers (23 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ZALT holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 4% AUM from top-100: 9 of 102 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 4% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held ZALT?

Mostly new holders — 33% entered in last year: Only 15 funds (15%) 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 (ZALT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ZALT has moved +0.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ZALT has gained +4.2% 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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