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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTA (BBVA)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +43
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — BBVA

Based on 468 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BBVA 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
468 hedge funds hold BBVA 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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Fast accumulation — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+90 new funds entered over the past year (+24% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

281 buying168 selling
Last quarter: 281 funds were net buyers (88 opened a brand new position + 193 added to an existing one). Only 168 were sellers (123 trimmed + 45 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BBVA position: 60 → 60 → 59 → 88. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 22% new
254 out of 468 hedge funds have held BBVA 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+17% value, -3% shares)

Value
+16%
Shares
-3%
Last quarter: total value of institutional BBVA holdings rose +17% even though funds reduced share count by 3%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

50 → 60 → 60 → 59 → 88 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 60 → 59 → 88. A growing number of institutions are discovering BBVA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 57% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 474 current holders: 272 (57%) 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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Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds

68% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 468 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% of total institutional value in BBVA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BBVA

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

Market Analysis: BBVA

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Company Profile: BBVA

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

44 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BBVA
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 474 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 474 428 10.75%
13F Shares 181M 187M -3.37%
Total Value $4.23B $3.63B 16.6%
New Positions 88 59 +29
Increased Positions 195 162 +33
Closed Positions 45 44 +1
Reduced Positions 133 148 -15
Total Calls 5 2 150.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.2 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BBVA — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 KLEIN PAVLIS & PEASLEY FINANCIAL, INC. 1.01% 84,053 $1.8M
2 JCIC Asset Management Inc. 0.92% 138,565 $3.0M
3 WESPAC Advisors, LLC 0.66% 55,798 $1.2M
4 Goodman Advisory Group, LLC 0.63% 111,915 $2.4M
5 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.58% 162,597 $3.5M
6 MARIETTA INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC 0.42% 97,644 $2.1M
7 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.37% 94,413 $2.0M
8 Myriad Asset Management US LP 0.37% 11,301 $245K
9 Naviter Wealth, LLC 0.36% 132,426 $2.9M
10 SEVEN MILE ADVISORY 0.25% 15,698 $340K
11 Connecticut Capital Management Group, LLC 0.24% 11,721 $254K
12 CogentBlue Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.19% 13,064 $283K
13 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.18% 34,898 $756K
14 Five Oceans Advisors 0.18% 23,314 $505K
15 Archford Capital Strategies, LLC 0.18% 71,215 $1.5M
16 Ethic Inc. 0.17% 507,076 $11.0M
17 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.17% 455,207 $9.9M
18 Echo45 Advisors LLC 0.15% 12,711 $275K
19 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.15% 22,890 $496K
20 Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.14% 60,455 $1.3M
21 Abel Hall, LLC 0.14% 29,967 $649K
22 SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC 0.13% 31,743 $688K
23 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.13% 13,861 $300K
24 Brucke Financial, Inc. 0.12% 11,205 $243K
25 ANCHYRA PARTNERS LLC 0.12% 18,348 $397K
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 — BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTA (BBVA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BBVA?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BBVA 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 BBVA?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 281 funds were net buyers (88 opened a brand new position + 193 added to an existing one). Only 168 were sellers (123 trimmed + 45 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BBVA holders?

Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 468 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% of total institutional value in BBVA. 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 BBVA?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 254 out of 468 hedge funds have held BBVA 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.