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BARCLAYS PLC (BCS)

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — BCS

Based on 484 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, 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
484 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 — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+108 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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 — 60% buying

285 buying189 selling
Last quarter: 285 funds were net buyers (105 opened a brand new position + 180 added to an existing one). Only 189 were sellers (143 trimmed + 46 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+37 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BCS position: 61 → 70 → 68 → 105. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

51% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 24% new
245 out of 484 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+21% value, -2% shares)

Value
+21%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional BCS holdings rose +21% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

69 → 61 → 70 → 68 → 105 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 61 → 70 → 68 → 105. 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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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

58% veterans 15% 1-2yr 27% new
Of 502 current holders: 290 (58%) 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 — 66% AUM from top-100 funds

66% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 484 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% 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.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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: 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.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

48 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.1
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BCS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 13 days 502 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 502 442 13.57%
13F Shares 273M 277M -1.59%
Total Value $6.95B $5.73B 21.31%
New Positions 106 70 +36
Increased Positions 204 213 -9
Closed Positions 48 49 -1
Reduced Positions 161 138 +23
Total Calls 13 11 18.18%
Total Puts 9 9 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.69 0.82 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BCS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 1.75% 403,705 $8.5M
2 Illumine Investment Management, LLC 1.70% 104,455 $2.2M
3 Main Street Research LLC 1.05% 850,971 $18.0M
4 LEUTHOLD GROUP, LLC 0.75% 333,080 $7.0M
5 COOKSON PEIRCE & CO INC 0.74% 823,469 $17.4M
6 Fisher Asset Management, LLC 0.66% 91,450,850 $1.94B
7 Triasima Portfolio Management inc. 0.61% 189,165 $4.0M
8 QP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.55% 15,109 $320K
9 PARR MCKNIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC 0.49% 176,420 $3.7M
10 Henry James International Management Inc. 0.47% 61,251 $1.3M
11 MARIETTA INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC 0.43% 101,840 $2.2M
12 Dorsey Wright & Associates 0.39% 148,998 $3.2M
13 CHANNING GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.36% 28,908 $612K
14 FERGUSON WELLMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC 0.34% 1,167,509 $24.7M
15 Legacy Capital Group California, Inc. 0.34% 41,654 $881K
16 Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.33% 142,978 $3.0M
17 TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY 0.31% 1,881,600 $40K
18 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.30% 745,343 $15.8M
19 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.27% 70,166 $1.5M
20 BKM Wealth Management, LLC 0.24% 31,507 $667K
21 Landmark Wealth Management, LLC 0.24% 42,700 $904K
22 Collaborative Fund Advisors, LLC 0.24% 18,058 $382K
23 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.22% 35,288 $747K
24 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.22% 41,977 $888K
25 Manske Wealth Management 0.21% 35,771 $757K
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 — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, 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?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 285 funds were net buyers (105 opened a brand new position + 180 added to an existing one). Only 189 were sellers (143 trimmed + 46 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BCS holders?

Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds: 30 of 484 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% 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?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 245 out of 484 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.