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Alibaba Group Hldg Ltd (BABA)

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Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -85
Streak
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Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — BABA

Based on 1349 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 BABA 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 — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
1,349 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 1,434 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding BABA is almost the same as a year ago (-40 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

638 buying717 selling
Last quarter: 717 funds reduced or exited vs 638 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 (-100 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 136 → 293 → 229 → 129. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 15% new
897 out of 1,349 hedge funds have held BABA 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

334 → 136 → 293 → 229 → 129 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 136 → 293 → 229 → 129. BABA 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 — 72% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,469 holders: 1,054 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 142 entered 1–2 years ago, and 273 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
63 of 1333 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in BABA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — BABA

In 2026 Q1, 638 hedge funds were net buyers of BABA (129 opened a new position, 509 added to an existing one), while 717 reduced or exited (503 trimmed, 214 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 58% of total institutional value in BABA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -85 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1349.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BABA

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

Market Analysis: BABA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Alibaba Group Hldg Ltd (BABA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BABA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 87d ago
BABA
-19.2%
XLY
+4.2%

BABA outperformed XLY by -23.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 42d ago
BABA
-22.8%
XLY
-2.5%

Since the filing became public, BABA outperformed XLY by -20.3% .

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 ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

72 top-rated funds 34 high-conviction
Consensus
8.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
6.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BABA
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1338 1434 -6.69%
13F Shares 344M 401M -14.29%
Total Value $42.15B $59.11B -28.7%
New Positions 125 229 -104
Increased Positions 483 499 -16
Closed Positions 221 212 +9
Reduced Positions 464 457 +7
Total Calls 76 76 -
Total Puts 56 59 -5.08%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.74 0.78 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 BABA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg 45.11% 1,800,000 $221.0M
2 Discerene Group LP 35.03% 2,642,678 $331.6M
3 HCEP Management Ltd 31.82% 204,561 $25.7M
4 Eurizon Asset Management Slovakia, sprav. spol., a.s. 26.22% 7,110 $892K
5 Axa S.A. 22.97% 469,432 $58.9M
6 RWWM, Inc. 19.80% 2,161,777 $271.2M
7 Hhlr Advisors, LTD. 18.40% 2,453,657 $307.8M
8 True Light Capital Pte. Ltd. 16.95% 267,275 $33.5M
9 Alpine Investment Management Ltd 16.38% 523,270 $65.6M
10 ShawSpring Partners LLC 13.61% 290,261 $36.4M
11 TT International Asset Management LTD 12.70% 927,535 $116.4M
12 UG Investment Advisers Ltd. 12.60% 148,819 $18.7M
13 Bbfit Investments Pte Ltd 10.86% 728,800 $91.4M
14 Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. 10.76% 305,862 $38.4M
15 Daily Journal Corp 10.17% 195,000 $24.5M
16 SIH Partners, LLLP 8.15% 4,921,133 $617.4M
17 Aubrey Capital Management Ltd 7.93% 117,600 $14.8M
18 PARUS FINANCE (UK) Ltd 7.80% 207,811 $26.1M
19 Appaloosa LP 7.33% 3,465,000 $434.7M
20 Warther Private Wealth, LLC 7.12% 242,086 $30.4M
21 BLKBRD Asset Management, LP 7.11% 21,668 $2.7M
22 IvyRock Asset Management (HK) Ltd 6.82% 96,700 $12.1M
23 3G Capital Partners LP 6.68% 150,000 $18.8M
24 Georgetown University 6.12% 107,819 $13.5M
25 Ma Investment Partnership, LP 6.03% 100,000 $12.5M
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 — Alibaba Group Hldg Ltd (BABA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BABA?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BABA 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 BABA?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 717 funds reduced or exited vs 638 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 BABA holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 63 of 1333 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in BABA. 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 BABA?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 897 out of 1,349 hedge funds have held BABA 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 Alibaba Group Hldg Ltd (BABA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BABA has moved -22.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -2.5% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -20.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BABA has gained -19.2% vs +4.2% for XLY. 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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