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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argenta (BBVA)

481 + 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
↓ -3
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — BBVA

Based on 485 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 BBVA 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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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
485 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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Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+72 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 — 51% buying

240 buying229 selling
Last quarter: 240 funds bought or added vs 229 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-45 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 62 → 62 → 95 → 50. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 22% new
270 out of 485 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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Growing discovery — still being found

63 → 62 → 62 → 95 → 50 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 62 → 62 → 95 → 50. 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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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 489 holders: 293 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 64 entered 1–2 years ago, and 132 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds

71% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 485 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BBVA

In 2026 Q1, 240 hedge funds were net buyers of BBVA (50 opened a new position, 190 added to an existing one), while 229 reduced or exited (176 trimmed, 53 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 71% of total institutional value in BBVA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 485.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argenta (BBVA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BBVA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 85d ago
BBVA
+11.4%
XLF
+8.8%

BBVA outperformed XLF by +2.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 40d ago
BBVA
+10.2%
XLF
+5.1%

Since the filing became public, BBVA outperformed XLF by +5.1% .

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.

19 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BBVA
481 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 481 488 -1.43%
13F Shares 183M 181M 0.97%
Total Value $3.80B $4.24B -10.38%
New Positions 49 95 -46
Increased Positions 188 196 -8
Closed Positions 56 46 +10
Reduced Positions 174 126 +48
Total Calls 2 5 -60.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.2 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

481 + investors

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Top 25 BBVA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Altrius Capital Management Inc 1.95% 452,454 $9.8M
2 Ativo Capital Management LLC 1.94% 102,788 $2.2M
3 Harding Loevner LP 1.43% 6,395,509 $138.5M
4 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 1.34% 340,488 $7.4M
5 Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, INC. 1.01% 84,053 $1.8M
6 JCIC Asset Management Inc. 0.92% 138,565 $3.0M
7 Point Nemo Capital, LLC 0.82% 57,727 $1.3M
8 WESPAC Advisors, LLC 0.66% 55,798 $1.2M
9 Goodman Advisory Group, LLC 0.63% 111,915 $2.4M
10 JMN Financial LLC 0.58% 27,395 $593K
11 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.58% 162,597 $3.5M
12 Barometer Capital Management INC. 0.57% 78,600 $1.7M
13 Haven Private, LLC 0.56% 58,900 $1.3M
14 Dorsey Wright & Associates 0.53% 199,131 $4.3M
15 Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. 0.48% 3,564,340 $77.2M
16 Myriad Asset Management Advisors LLC 0.43% 67,003 $1.5M
17 Marietta Investment Partners LLC 0.42% 97,644 $2.1M
18 Crossmark Global Holdings, Inc. 0.40% 1,257,123 $27.2M
19 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.37% 94,413 $2.0M
20 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.37% 44,369 $961K
21 Myriad Asset Management US LP 0.37% 11,301 $245K
22 Naviter Wealth, LLC 0.36% 132,426 $2.9M
23 Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC 0.35% 44,049 $954K
24 Bayesian Capital Management, LP 0.34% 13,000 $282K
25 DMC Group, LLC 0.30% 20,299 $440K
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?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 240 funds bought or added vs 229 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 BBVA holders?

Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 485 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% 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?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 270 out of 485 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.

Is it too late to buy Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argenta (BBVA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BBVA has moved +10.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.1% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BBVA has gained +11.4% vs +8.8% for XLF. 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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