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BRINKS CO (BCO)

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

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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — BCO

Based on 328 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 BCO 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
328 hedge funds hold BCO 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
+48 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 — 50% buying

162 buying165 selling
Last quarter: 162 funds bought or added vs 165 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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Steady new buyers — ~57 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 53 → 48 → 52 → 57. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

63% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 16% new
206 out of 328 hedge funds have held BCO 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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Steady discovery — ~57 new funds/quarter

33 → 53 → 48 → 52 → 57 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 48 → 52 → 57. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

67% veterans 11% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 335 current holders: 226 (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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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 328 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in BCO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
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: BCO

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

Market Analysis: BCO

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Company Profile: BCO

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

49 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
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1.9
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BCO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 335 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 335 319 5.02%
13F Shares 40M 40M 1.27%
Total Value $4.61B $4.58B 0.49%
New Positions 57 55 +2
Increased Positions 120 105 +15
Closed Positions 40 35 +5
Reduced Positions 130 127 +3
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

335 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of BCO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 KIRR MARBACH & CO LLC /IN/ 1.82% 96,352 $10.0M
2 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.34% 67,179 $6.9M
3 BLUE SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.22% 4,436 $460K
4 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.17% 10,000 $1.0M
5 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.16% 1,411 $146K
6 CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC\CO\ /ADV 0.12% 2,051 $213K
7 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.11% 13,388 $1K
8 Vest Financial, LLC 0.08% 66,144 $6.9M
9 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.04% 5,503 $570K
10 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 5,008 $519K
11 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.04% 19,466 $2.0M
12 Koshinski Asset Management, Inc. 0.03% 4,583 $475K
13 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.03% 75,933 $7.9M
14 Claro Advisors Inc. 0.02% 1,953 $202K
15 ALPINE ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT INC. 0.02% 3,829 $397K
16 HOWE & RUSLING INC 0.02% 3,377 $350K
17 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 12,000 $1K
18 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.02% 15,110 $1.6M
19 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 12,274 $1.3M
20 Vise Technologies, Inc. 0.01% 6,270 $732K
21 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.01% 53,555 $6K
22 Acropolis Investment Management, LLC 0.01% 1,992 $206K
23 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 6,515
24 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 1,501 $156K
25 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 562 $58K
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 — BRINKS CO (BCO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BCO?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 162 funds bought or added vs 165 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 BCO holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 328 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in BCO. 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 BCO?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 206 out of 328 hedge funds have held BCO 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.