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BGC GROUP INC (BGC)

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

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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — BGC

Based on 327 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BGC 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
327 hedge funds hold BGC 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+30 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

158 buying195 selling
Last quarter: 195 funds reduced or exited vs 158 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 56 → 50 → 57 → 49. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 18% new
190 out of 327 hedge funds have held BGC 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 — ~49 new funds/quarter

62 → 56 → 50 → 57 → 49 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 56 → 50 → 57 → 49. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 331 current holders: 203 (61%) 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 327 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in BGC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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: BGC

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

Market Analysis: BGC

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Company Profile: BGC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

52 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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3.1
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BGC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 331 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 331 342 -3.22%
13F Shares 297M 300M -1.09%
Total Value $2.65B $2.85B -6.79%
New Positions 49 57 -8
Increased Positions 113 120 -7
Closed Positions 60 38 +22
Reduced Positions 142 122 +20
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.25 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

331 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of BGC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc. 4.36% 1,805,789 $17.7M
2 Live Oak Investment Partners 0.81% 140,909 $1.4M
3 Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC 0.38% 1,376,167 $13.5M
4 CWC Advisors, LLC. 0.29% 61,969 $606K
5 Tranquility Partners, LLC 0.21% 57,789 $565K
6 Emergent Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.19% 32,180 $315K
7 S Harris Financial Group, LLC 0.18% 20,085 $196K
8 Shelter Rock Management, LLC 0.18% 16,908 $165K
9 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.14% 171,484 $1.7M
10 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.14% 133,266 $1.3M
11 Canton Hathaway, LLC 0.10% 50,610 $495K
12 Realta Investment Advisors 0.09% 25,461 $249K
13 Sterneck Capital Management, LLC 0.07% 16,426 $161K
14 Brucke Financial, Inc. 0.07% 13,175 $129K
15 Abel Hall, LLC 0.05% 24,379 $238K
16 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.03% 161,100 $2K
17 BFSG, LLC 0.02% 24,760 $242K
18 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.02% 196,170 $2K
19 SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC 0.02% 11,235 $110K
20 Diversified Trust Co 0.02% 111,510 $1.1M
21 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.02% 1,908,807 $19K
22 Berman McAleer LLC 0.01% 10,000 $98K
23 Vise Technologies, Inc. 0.01% 66,192 $591K
24 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 97,289 $951K
25 ELEVATION POINT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.01% 28,195 $276K
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 — BGC GROUP INC (BGC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BGC?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BGC 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 BGC?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 195 funds reduced or exited vs 158 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 BGC holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 327 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in BGC. 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 BGC?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 190 out of 327 hedge funds have held BGC 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.