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Barclays plc (BCS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +56
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — BCS

Based on 562 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BCS 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
562 hedge funds hold BCS 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 — +32% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+136 new funds entered over the past year (+32% 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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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

317 buying234 selling
Last quarter: 317 funds bought or added vs 234 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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More new buyers each quarter (+40 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BCS position: 70 → 114 → 82 → 122. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 28% new
292 out of 562 hedge funds have held BCS 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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Value +31% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+31%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +31%, but actual share count only changed +3%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

75 → 70 → 114 → 82 → 122 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 70 → 114 → 82 → 122. A growing number of institutions are discovering BCS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 577 holders: 319 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 79 entered 1–2 years ago, and 179 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 77% AUM from top-100 funds

77% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 560 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 77% of total institutional value in BCS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BCS

In 2026 Q2, 317 hedge funds were net buyers of BCS (122 opened a new position, 195 added to an existing one), while 234 reduced or exited (168 trimmed, 66 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 77% of total institutional value in BCS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +56 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 562.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BCS

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

Market Analysis: BCS

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

14 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BCS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 555 506 9.68%
13F Shares 298M 291M 2.58%
Total Value $7.28B $5.55B 31.17%
New Positions 119 82 +37
Increased Positions 190 193 -3
Closed Positions 69 82 -13
Reduced Positions 162 157 +5
Total Calls 7 9 -22.22%
Total Puts 9 10 -10.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.29 1.11 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 BCS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 3.34% 251,211 $6.7M
2 Gator Capital Management, LLC 2.89% 513,345 $13.8M
3 Main Street Research LLC 2.06% 1,621,490 $43.6M
4 Bluebird Wealth Management LLC 2.04% 87,548 $2.4M
5 Contravisory Investment Management, INC. 1.88% 396,837 $10.7M
6 EJF Capital LP 1.69% 94,200 $2.5M
7 Hedges Asset Management LLC 1.67% 94,500 $2.5M
8 Symmetry Investments LP 1.59% 874,200 $23.5M
9 Pvg Asset Management Corp 1.41% 90,728 $2.4M
10 NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd 1.33% 493,965 $13.3M
11 Todd Asset Management LLC 1.28% 2,679,864 $72.0M
12 GKV Capital Management Co., Inc. 1.27% 146,923 $3.9M
13 Causeway Capital Management LLC 1.16% 3,975,718 $106.8M
14 Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC 1.12% 207,000 $5.6M
15 Leuthold Group, LLC 0.86% 316,950 $8.5M
16 Barometer Capital Management INC. 0.85% 113,600 $3.1M
17 Fisher Asset Management, LLC 0.75% 93,904,423 $2.52B
18 Cookson Peirce & Co Inc 0.73% 825,753 $22.2M
19 Masters Capital Management LLC 0.69% 1,000,000 $26.9M
20 Triasima Portfolio Management inc. 0.66% 182,245 $4.9M
21 Cambiar Investors LLC 0.61% 520,862 $14.0M
22 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.58% 131,030 $3.5M
23 Covenant Partners, LLC 0.57% 76,357 $1.9M
24 Stamos Capital Partners, L.P. 0.56% 134,871 $3.6M
25 Parr Mcknight Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.53% 165,211 $4.4M
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 — Barclays plc (BCS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BCS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BCS 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 BCS?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 317 funds bought or added vs 234 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 BCS holders?

Elite ownership — 77% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 560 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 77% of total institutional value in BCS. 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 BCS?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 292 out of 562 hedge funds have held BCS 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.

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