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BHP BILLITON LIMITED (BHP)

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — BHP

Based on 640 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BHP 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
640 hedge funds hold BHP 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

361 buying260 selling
Last quarter: 361 funds bought or added vs 260 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 BHP position: 59 → 81 → 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 18% new
419 out of 640 hedge funds have held BHP 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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Growing discovery — still being found

79 → 59 → 81 → 82 → 122 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 59 → 81 → 82 → 122. A growing number of institutions are discovering BHP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

69% veterans 10% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 674 current holders: 463 (69%) 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 — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 640 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in BHP. 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: BHP

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

Market Analysis: BHP

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Company Profile: BHP

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

66 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BHP
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 674 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 674 620 8.71%
13F Shares 111M 114M -2.45%
Total Value $6.73B $6.37B 5.62%
New Positions 125 87 +38
Increased Positions 283 287 -4
Closed Positions 78 73 +5
Reduced Positions 222 199 +23
Total Calls 19 19 -
Total Puts 23 19 21.05%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.21 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BHP — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Connective Portfolio Management, LLC 3.94% 20,000 $1.5M
2 Kessler Investment Group, LLC 3.48% 100,963 $7.3M
3 ABBINGTON INVESTMENT GROUP 3.01% 71,096 $5.2M
4 Cohen Investment Advisors LLC 2.24% 64,768 $4.7M
5 Orca Investment Management, LLC 1.96% 31,690 $2.3M
6 Violich Capital Management, Inc. 1.59% 186,929 $13.6M
7 Myriad Asset Management US LP 1.34% 12,243 $891K
8 SHRIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.23% 46,324 $3.4M
9 VICUS CAPITAL 1.15% 214,845 $15.6M
10 AUGUSTINE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 1.04% 63,580 $4.6M
11 Strong Tower Advisory Services 0.92% 66,921 $4.9M
12 VIEWPOINT INVESTMENT PARTNERS CORP 0.80% 22,680 $1.7M
13 Oxbow Advisors, LLC 0.79% 127,211 $9.3M
14 MQS Management LLC 0.73% 14,771 $1.1M
15 JAMISON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.72% 81,583 $5.9M
16 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.61% 34,655 $2.5M
17 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.59% 49,005 $3.6M
18 PKO Investment Management Joint-Stock Co 0.58% 94,008 $6.8M
19 Parrish Capital LLC 0.57% 10,447 $631K
20 ALBERT D MASON INC 0.56% 11,942 $869K
21 Larry Mathis Financial Planning, LLC 0.54% 8,247 $600K
22 Catalyst Investment Management LLC 0.45% 5,051 $406K
23 Naviter Wealth, LLC 0.44% 48,872 $3.6M
24 JEPPSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.40% 17,741 $1.3M
25 MONTGOMERY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC 0.40% 16,150 $1.2M
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 — BHP BILLITON LIMITED (BHP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BHP?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BHP 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 BHP?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 361 funds bought or added vs 260 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 BHP holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 33 of 640 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in BHP. 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 BHP?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 419 out of 640 hedge funds have held BHP 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.