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Bae Systems plc (BAESY)

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

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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — BAESY

Based on 35 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 BAESY 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
35 hedge funds hold BAESY 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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Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+5 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

19 buying17 selling
Last quarter: 19 funds bought or added vs 17 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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Steady new buyers — ~12 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 5 → 9 → 12. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 31% long-term, 40% new

31% conviction (2yr+) 29% medium 40% new
Of the 35 current holders: 11 (31%) held >2 years, 10 held 1–2 years, and 14 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Growing discovery — still being found

8 → 7 → 5 → 9 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 5 → 9 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering BAESY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Mixed cohorts — 37% veterans, 49% new entrants

37% veterans 14% 1-2yr 49% new
Of 35 current holders: 13 (37%) held 2+ years, 5 held 1–2 years, 17 (49%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Smaller funds dominant — 5% AUM from top-100

5% from top-100 AUM funds
2 of 35 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 5% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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 — BAESY

In 2026 Q1, 19 hedge funds were net buyers of BAESY (12 opened a new position, 7 added to an existing one), while 17 reduced or exited (6 trimmed, 11 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 35.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BAESY

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

Market Analysis: BAESY

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Company Profile: BAESY

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Bae Systems plc (BAESY) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BAESY has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 82d ago
BAESY
-16.7%
XLI
+11.9%

BAESY outperformed XLI by -28.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
BAESY
-1.5%
XLI
+5.5%

Since the filing became public, BAESY outperformed XLI by -7.0% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BAESY
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 35 34 2.94%
13F Shares 324K 370K -12.4%
Total Value $33M $34M -5.44%
New Positions 12 9 +3
Increased Positions 7 10 -3
Closed Positions 11 3 +8
Reduced Positions 6 7 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 BAESY holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Altrius Capital Management Inc 2.13% 91,841 $10.7M
2 Henry James International Management Inc. 1.09% 25,967 $3.0M
3 Collaborative Fund Advisors, LLC 0.55% 7,699 $897K
4 First Merchants Corp 0.30% 68,422 $7.9M
5 L & S Advisors Inc 0.24% 16,062 $1.9M
6 Calydon Capital 0.17% 8,703 $1.0M
7 Transce3nd, LLC 0.04% 38 $4K
8 Confluence Investment Management LLC 0.02% 13,305 $1.6M
9 Alta Capital Management LLC/ 0.02% 2,624 $306K
10 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.02% 9,874 $1.1M
11 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.02% 3,873 $451K
12 Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group, LLC 0.02% 2,639 $307K
13 Boyd Watterson Asset Management LLC/Oh 0.02% 556 $65K
14 Atlas Capital Advisors INC. 0.01% 1,051 $122K
15 Yousif Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 8,063 $936K
16 Financial Gravity Asset Management, Inc. 0.01% 372 $43K
17 Salomon & Ludwin, LLC 0.01% 661 $80K
18 Westside Investment Management, Inc. 0.01% 362 $44K
19 Thurston, Springer, Miller, Herd & Titak, INC. 0.01% 139 $16K
20 Mark Sheptoff Financial Planning, LLC 0.01% 100 $11K
21 Riverbridge Partners LLC 0.01% 1,897 $221K
22 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.01% 570 $66K
23 Front Row Advisors LLC 0.00% 100 $12K
24 Adirondack Trust Co 0.00% 70 $8K
25 Ramirez Asset Management, Inc. 0.00% 125 $15K
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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 — Bae Systems plc (BAESY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BAESY?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 19 funds bought or added vs 17 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 BAESY holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 5% AUM from top-100: 2 of 35 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 5% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held BAESY?

Mixed — 31% long-term, 40% new: Of the 35 current holders: 11 (31%) held >2 years, 10 held 1–2 years, and 14 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Bae Systems plc (BAESY) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BAESY has moved -1.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BAESY has gained -16.7% vs +11.9% for XLI. 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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