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Adobe Inc (ADBE)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -318
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
39%

Smart Money Signals — ADBE

Based on 2183 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ADBE positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 79% of 3.0Y peak

79% of all-time peak
2,183 funds currently hold this stock — 79% of the 3.0-year high of 2,761 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 17% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
453 fewer hedge funds hold ADBE compared to a year ago (-17% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying

1007 buying1569 selling
Last quarter: 1,569 funds sold vs only 1,007 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-82 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 233 → 158 → 304 → 222. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 14% new
1,547 out of 2,183 hedge funds have held ADBE 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -5%, value -34%

Value
-33%
Shares
-4%
Last quarter: funds added -5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -34%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

208 → 233 → 158 → 304 → 222 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 233 → 158 → 304 → 222. A growing number of institutions are discovering ADBE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,290 holders: 1,677 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 241 entered 1–2 years ago, and 372 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 2174 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in ADBE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — ADBE

In 2026 Q1, 1007 hedge funds were net buyers of ADBE (222 opened a new position, 785 added to an existing one), while 1569 reduced or exited (1029 trimmed, 540 sold completely) — a 39% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. 47% of total institutional value in ADBE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -318 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 2183.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ADBE

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

Market Analysis: ADBE

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Company Profile: ADBE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Adobe Inc (ADBE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ADBE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 79d ago
ADBE
-14.0%
XLK
+44.0%

ADBE outperformed XLK by -58.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
ADBE
-15.6%
XLK
+8.6%

Since the filing became public, ADBE outperformed XLK by -24.2% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

102 top-rated funds 23 high-conviction
Consensus
8.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ADBE
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2163 2500 -13.48%
13F Shares 348M 365M -4.64%
Total Value $82.70B $125.16B -33.92%
New Positions 213 304 -91
Increased Positions 763 787 -24
Closed Positions 550 254 +296
Reduced Positions 989 1183 -194
Total Calls 61 55 10.91%
Total Puts 53 50 6.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.87 0.91 Neutral

Statistics: ADBE

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 ADBE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Family Capital Trust Co 23.03% 201,487 $70.5M
2 Silver Heights Capital Management Inc 14.31% 153,178 $37.2M
3 Amiral Gestion 11.97% 88,623 $21.5M
4 Nutshell Asset Management Ltd 6.97% 52,751 $12.8M
5 Heard Capital LLC 5.58% 444,325 $108.0M
6 Bourne Lent Asset Management Inc 5.30% 59,310 $14.4M
7 Grace & Mercy Foundation, Inc. 5.23% 88,220 $21.4M
8 GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 5.16% 367,810 $90.2M
9 Seilern Investment Management Ltd 5.13% 177,020 $43.0M
10 Park State Asset Management 5.07% 27,538 $6.7M
11 R.H. Dinel Investment Counsel, Inc. 4.07% 20,705 $5.0M
12 Troy Asset Management Ltd 3.81% 524,867 $127.6M
13 Avenir Corp 3.75% 126,638 $30.8M
14 TB Capital Gestao de Recursos Ltda. 3.52% 23,685 $5.8M
15 1776 Wealth LLC 3.46% 36,193 $8.8M
16 Long Corridor Asset Management Ltd 3.25% 55,000 $13.4M
17 Ranmore Fund Management Ltd 3.21% 100,000 $24.3M
18 Chiron Capital Management, LLC 3.15% 12,640 $3.1M
19 Mount Lucas Management LP 3.14% 35,000 $8.5M
20 Eurizon SLJ Capital Ltd 3.09% 26,901 $6.5M
21 Generali Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne 3.02% 70,350 $17.1M
22 PARUS FINANCE (UK) Ltd 2.90% 39,884 $9.7M
23 Robinson Value Management, Ltd. 2.82% 20,830 $5.1M
24 Hillman Capital Management, Inc. 2.73% 16,200 $3.9M
25 Deane Retirement Strategies, Inc. 2.71% 27,712 $6.7M
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 — Adobe Inc (ADBE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ADBE?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ADBE positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ADBE?

Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying: Last quarter: 1,569 funds sold vs only 1,007 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for ADBE holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 2174 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in ADBE. 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 ADBE?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,547 out of 2,183 hedge funds have held ADBE 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 Adobe Inc (ADBE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ADBE has moved -15.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +8.6% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -24.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ADBE has gained -14.0% vs +44.0% for XLK. 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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