PLUS KOREA DEFNS IND ID ETF (KDEF) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
PLUS KOREA DEFNS IND ID ETF (KDEF). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Jane Street Group, Llc, Susquehanna International Group, Llp, Millennium Management Llc, Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc., and Helios Capital Management Pte. Ltd.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Buy | +17 | — | 17 | $896.00 | Q1 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Sunbelt Securities, Inc. | Buy | +8 | — | 8 | $422.00 | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +66,225 | — | 66,225 | $3.49M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Millennium Management Llc | Buy | +59,613 | — | 59,613 | $3.14M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Old Mission Capital Llc | Buy | +12,971 | +76.4% | 29,955 | $1.58M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +9,612 | +203.0% | 14,347 | $756.52K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | Buy | +7,182 | — | 7,182 | $378.71K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Spectrum Strategic Capital Management, Llc | Sell | -2,885 | -5.6% | 48,802 | $2.57M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Gts Securities Llc | Sell | -2,115 | -15.7% | 11,383 | $600.23K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +155 | — | 155 | $8.00K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Simplex Trading, Llc | Buy | +1,037 | — | 1,037 | $54.68K | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Jane Street Group, Llc | Buy | +67,788 | +1219.0% | 73,349 | $3.87M | Q1 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Wcg Wealth Advisors Llc | Buy | +13,050 | — | 13,050 | $688.13K | Q1 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Td Waterhouse Canada Inc. | Buy | +1,988 | +22.9% | 10,662 | $597.02K | Q1 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. | Buy | +43,074 | +358.9% | 55,074 | $2.90M | Q1 2026 | May 07, 2026 |
| Helios Capital Management Pte. Ltd | Buy | +15,000 | — | 15,000 | $790.95K | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Ascentis Independent Advisors | Buy | +30 | — | 30 | $1.58K | Q1 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Ifp Advisors, Inc | Buy | +666 | +266.4% | 916 | $48.30K | Q1 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Farther Finance Advisors, Llc | Buy | +142 | +507.1% | 170 | $9.55K | Q1 2026 | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Byrne Asset Management Llc | Buy | +500 | — | 500 | $26.36K | Q1 2026 | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Laurel Wealth Advisors Llc | Sell | -91 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Ubs Group Ag | Sell | -4,399 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about KDEF activity
Which institutional owners are buying KDEF?
Institutional owners buying KDEF include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in KDEF activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in KDEF compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to PLUS KOREA DEFNS IND ID ETF (KDEF) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in KDEF increasing?
Institutional interest in KDEF can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.