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Bioatla Inc (BCAB)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -8
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
41%

Smart Money Signals — BCAB

Based on 32 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BCAB 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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Below peak — only 38% of 3.0Y high

38% of all-time peak
Only 32 funds hold BCAB today versus a peak of 85 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 38% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 22% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
9 fewer hedge funds hold BCAB compared to a year ago (-22% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

15 buying22 selling
Last quarter: 22 funds reduced or exited vs 15 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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Steady new buyers — ~6 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 8 → 4 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 12% medium ■ 28% new
19 out of 32 hedge funds have held BCAB 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +17%, value -70%

Value
-69%
Shares
+17%
Last quarter: funds added +17% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -70%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

3 → 6 → 8 → 4 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 8 → 4 → 6. BCAB 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 — 62% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 34 holders: 21 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 9 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 32 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
1.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.2/10 — 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 — BCAB

In 2026 Q1, 15 hedge funds were net buyers of BCAB (6 opened a new position, 9 added to an existing one), while 22 reduced or exited (8 trimmed, 14 sold completely) — a 41% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 37% of total institutional value in BCAB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -8 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 32.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BCAB

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

Market Analysis: BCAB

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Company Profile: BCAB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Bioatla Inc (BCAB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BCAB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 80d ago
BCAB
nan%
XLV
+2.1%

BCAB outperformed XLV by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
BCAB
nan%
XLV
+3.2%

Since the filing became public, BCAB outperformed XLV by nan% .

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.

3 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BCAB
32 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 32 40 -20.0%
13F Shares 15M 13M 17.3%
Total Value $2M $8M -69.52%
New Positions 6 4 +2
Increased Positions 9 15 -6
Closed Positions 14 6 +8
Reduced Positions 8 7 +1
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

32 + investors

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Top 25 BCAB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Acorn Capital Advisors, LLC 0.25% 5,406,345 $865K
2 Stonepine Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 65,387 $11K
3 ADAR1 Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 228,107 $37K
4 Torrey Growth & Income Advisors 0.00% 15,687 $2K
5 Twin Lakes Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 7,200 $1K
6 Magnus Financial Group LLC 0.00% 20,000 $3K
7 StoneX Group Inc. 0.00% 29,466 $5K
8 Millennium Management LLC 0.00% 2,756,674 $444K
9 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 56,614 $9K
10 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 510,514 $82K
11 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 16,996 $3K
12 MAI Capital Management 0.00% 51,504 $8K
13 Deutsche Bank Ag\ 0.00% 525,352 $84K
14 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 44,250 $7K
15 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 435,675 $70K
16 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 273,427 $44K
17 UBS Group AG 0.00% 375,569 $60K
18 Simplex Trading, LLC 0.00% 73,901 $12K
19 Vanguard Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,649,252 $266K
20 Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC 0.00% 25,300 $4K
21 Mariner, LLC 0.00% 16,000 $3K
22 Jane Street Group, LLC 0.00% 70,200 $11K
23 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 480,931 $77K
24 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 37,900 $6K
25 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.00% 39,056 $6K
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 — Bioatla Inc (BCAB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BCAB?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BCAB 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 BCAB?

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 22 funds reduced or exited vs 15 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 BCAB holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 13 of 32 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held BCAB?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 19 out of 32 hedge funds have held BCAB 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 Bioatla Inc (BCAB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BCAB has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.2% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BCAB has gained nan% vs +2.1% for XLV. 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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