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Bhp Billiton Limited (BHP)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
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Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — BHP

Based on 824 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 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
824 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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Fast accumulation — +34% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+208 new funds entered over the past year (+34% 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 — 62% buying

463 buying284 selling
Last quarter: 463 funds were net buyers (150 opened a brand new position + 313 added to an existing one). Only 284 were sellers (219 trimmed + 65 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BHP position: 90 → 127 → 135 → 150. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 24% new
484 out of 824 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

90 → 90 → 127 → 135 → 150 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 90 → 127 → 135 → 150. 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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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 859 holders: 572 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 66 entered 1–2 years ago, and 221 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 81% AUM from top-100 funds

81% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 816 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 81% 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.
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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 — BHP

In 2026 Q2, 463 hedge funds were net buyers of BHP (150 opened a new position, 313 added to an existing one), while 284 reduced or exited (219 trimmed, 65 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 81% of total institutional value in BHP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +85 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 824.

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

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: BHP
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 810 739 9.61%
13F Shares 124M 115M 8.44%
Total Value $10.02B $8.20B 22.13%
New Positions 148 135 +13
Increased Positions 306 293 +13
Closed Positions 69 78 -9
Reduced Positions 206 184 +22
Total Calls 24 21 14.29%
Total Puts 19 20 -5.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.79 0.95 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 BHP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Townsend & Associates, Inc 4.25% 619,268 $49.8M
2 Abbington Investment Group 3.55% 66,933 $5.6M
3 Kessler Investment Group, LLC 3.53% 99,119 $8.3M
4 XY Capital Ltd 3.33% 41,449 $3.5M
5 Fusion Capital, LLC 2.53% 130,511 $10.9M
6 Cohen Investment Advisors LLC 2.32% 62,188 $5.2M
7 Integras Partners LLC 2.22% 48,209 $4.0M
8 Barometer Capital Management INC. 2.17% 93,800 $7.8M
9 Palogic Value Management, L.P. 2.14% 77,850 $6.5M
10 Main Street Research LLC 2.08% 528,051 $44.0M
11 Westend Capital Management, LLC 2.04% 107,037 $8.9M
12 Orca Investment Management, LLC 1.91% 31,650 $2.6M
13 Geneva Partners, LLC 1.83% 82,280 $6.9M
14 TriCert Investment Counsel Inc. 1.82% 234,828 $19.6M
15 Shelter Mutual Insurance Co 1.67% 94,680 $7.9M
16 Violich Capital Management, Inc. 1.62% 179,314 $14.9M
17 Hourglass Capital, LLC 1.49% 81,290 $6.8M
18 Bearing Point Capital, LLC 1.45% 129,143 $10.8M
19 Strategy Asset Managers LLC 1.44% 115,521 $9.6M
20 ROSS\JOHNSON & Associates LLC 1.40% 1,070 $89K
21 Willis Investment Counsel 1.32% 331,239 $27.6M
22 Shrier Wealth Management, LLC 1.30% 46,309 $3.9M
23 Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC 1.19% 450,000 $37.5M
24 Vicus Capital 1.09% 203,323 $16.9M
25 Augustine Asset Management Inc 1.07% 63,294 $5.3M
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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 463 funds were net buyers (150 opened a brand new position + 313 added to an existing one). Only 284 were sellers (219 trimmed + 65 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BHP holders?

Elite ownership — 81% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 816 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 81% 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?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 484 out of 824 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.

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