California Bancorp (BCAL): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy California Bancorp (BCAL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BCAL has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BCAL gained nan% vs +8.5% 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.

California Bancorp (BCAL)

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

Smart Money Signals — BCAL

Based on 151 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BCAL 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

151 hedge funds hold BCAL 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 — +45% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+47 new funds entered over the past year (+45% 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

87 buying52 selling

Last quarter: 87 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 63 added to an existing one). Only 52 were sellers (35 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 15 → 35 → 24. 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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Mostly new holders — 33% entered in last year

■ 22% conviction (2yr+) ■ 45% medium ■ 33% new

Only 33 funds (22%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

18 → 18 → 15 → 35 → 24 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 15 → 35 → 24. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Mixed cohorts — 25% veterans, 42% new entrants

■ 25% veterans ■ 34% 1-2yr ■ 42% new

Of 151 current holders: 37 (25%) held 2+ years, 51 held 1–2 years, 63 (42%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds

37 of 151 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in BCAL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.5

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.5/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	150	144	4.17%
13F Shares	22M	20M	9.1%
Total Value	$384M	$372M	3.24%
New Positions	23	35	-12
Increased Positions	63	49	+14
Closed Positions	17	7	+10
Reduced Positions	35	31	+4
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

150

144

4.17%

13F Shares

22M

20M

9.1%

Total Value

$384M

$372M

3.24%

New Positions

-12

Increased Positions

+14

Closed Positions

+10

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

150 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 BCAL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Endeavour Capital Advisors Inc	7.31%	1,819,125	$32.2M
2	FJ Capital Management LLC	4.10%	2,054,534	$36.4M
3	Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd.	3.47%	254,578	$4.5M
4	Mendon Capital Advisors Corp	2.78%	404,369	$7.2M
5	Banc Funds Co LLC	2.74%	831,155	$14.7M
6	Petiole USA ltd	2.38%	192,304	$3.4M
7	Siena Capital Partners GP, LLC	0.96%	208,556	$3.7M
8	EJF Capital LP	0.33%	26,418	$468K
9	Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling, LLC	0.22%	61,815	$1.1M
10	ELCO Management Co., LLC	0.22%	25,924	$459K
11	Vance Wealth, LLC	0.18%	35,133	$626K
12	Precision Wealth Strategies, LLC	0.17%	29,471	$522K
13	Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC	0.16%	42,749	$758K
14	Algebris (uk) Ltd	0.16%	126,473	$2.2M
15	Kennedy Capital Management LLC	0.16%	430,619	$7.6M
16	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.16%	49,604	$879K
17	VARCOV Co.	0.15%	23,310	$413K
18	Woodward Diversified Capital, LLC	0.12%	13,647	$257K
19	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.11%	21,395	$379K
20	Curi Capital, LLC	0.11%	346,665	$6.1M
21	Keystone Wealth Services, LLC	0.11%	27,824	$493K
22	Navalign, LLC	0.10%	22,800	$404K
23	Creekside Partners	0.09%	12,839	$228K
24	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.07%	202,827	$3.6M
25	Hennessy Advisors Inc	0.07%	105,000	$1.9M

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 — California Bancorp (BCAL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BCAL?

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

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 87 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 63 added to an existing one). Only 52 were sellers (35 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BCAL holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 151 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in BCAL. 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 BCAL?

Mostly new holders — 33% entered in last year: Only 33 funds (22%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy California Bancorp (BCAL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BCAL has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BCAL has gained nan% vs +8.5% 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.

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California Bancorp (BCAL)

Smart Money Signals — BCAL

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +45% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

Mostly new holders — 33% entered in last year

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Mixed cohorts — 25% veterans, 42% new entrants

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

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