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BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — BBDC

Based on 205 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BBDC 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
205 hedge funds hold BBDC 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

98 buying100 selling
Last quarter: 100 funds reduced or exited vs 98 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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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BBDC position: 36 → 23 → 31 → 41. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 18% new
123 out of 205 hedge funds have held BBDC 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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Growing discovery — still being found

23 → 36 → 23 → 31 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 36 → 23 → 31 → 41. A growing number of institutions are discovering BBDC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

67% veterans 10% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 207 current holders: 138 (67%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100

13% from top-100 AUM funds
17 of 205 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BBDC

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

Market Analysis: BBDC

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Company Profile: BBDC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BBDC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 207 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 207 199 4.02%
13F Shares 47M 45M 4.18%
Total Value $431M $417M 3.54%
New Positions 41 31 +10
Increased Positions 58 77 -19
Closed Positions 34 21 +13
Reduced Positions 67 49 +18
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of BBDC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Muzinich & Co., Inc. 2.02% 700,459 $5.8M
2 GraniteShares Advisors LLC 1.59% 268,002 $2.2M
3 SBE LLC DBA CEDAR COVE WEALTH PARTNERS 0.87% 202,054 $1.7M
4 MQS Management LLC 0.26% 47,235 $389K
5 SAXON INTERESTS, INC. 0.26% 91,509 $753K
6 SageGuard Financial Group, LLC 0.14% 108,117 $890K
7 Sunbeam Capital Management, LLC 0.13% 28,257 $233K
8 CALIBER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC / KS 0.07% 80,650 $664K
9 Raleigh Capital Management Inc. 0.06% 22,556 $186K
10 Saxony Capital Management, LLC 0.06% 12,389 $102K
11 Armor Investment Advisors, LLC 0.05% 18,300 $151K
12 CONFLUENCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.04% 307,872 $2.5M
13 Register Financial Advisors LLC 0.04% 12,384 $102K
14 Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Long Beach 0.03% 17,000 $140K
15 Wealth Management Partners, LLC 0.02% 10,500 $86K
16 Nova Wealth Management, Inc. 0.02% 4,550 $37K
17 BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S 0.02% 246,759 $2K
18 BOS Asset Management, LLC 0.02% 10,045 $83K
19 PFG Investments, LLC 0.02% 47,724 $393K
20 BFSG, LLC 0.02% 23,185 $191K
21 Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC 0.02% 38,714 $319K
22 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.02% 16,700 $137K
23 Koshinski Asset Management, Inc. 0.01% 29,105 $240K
24 Essex Financial Services, Inc. 0.01% 29,748 $245K
25 SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 15,438 $127K
Investor Ownership
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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 — BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BBDC?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 100 funds reduced or exited vs 98 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 BBDC holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100: 17 of 205 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held BBDC?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 123 out of 205 hedge funds have held BBDC 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.

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.