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Bhp Billiton Limited (BHP)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +54
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — BHP

Based on 735 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 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
735 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 — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+126 new funds entered over the past year (+21% 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 — 61% buying

432 buying272 selling
Last quarter: 432 funds were net buyers (133 opened a brand new position + 299 added to an existing one). Only 272 were sellers (193 trimmed + 79 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BHP position: 89 → 90 → 126 → 133. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 21% new
459 out of 735 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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Value +21% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Value
+21%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +21%, but actual share count only changed +2%. 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

62 → 89 → 90 → 126 → 133 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 89 → 90 → 126 → 133. 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 — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 770 holders: 527 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 68 entered 1–2 years ago, and 175 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 76% AUM from top-100 funds

76% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 729 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 76% 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.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BHP

In 2026 Q1, 432 hedge funds were net buyers of BHP (133 opened a new position, 299 added to an existing one), while 272 reduced or exited (193 trimmed, 79 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 76% of total institutional value in BHP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +54 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 735.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Bhp Billiton Limited (BHP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BHP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 76d ago
BHP
+24.9%
SPY
+14.1%

BHP outperformed SPY by +10.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
BHP
+7.6%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, BHP outperformed SPY by +7.3% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

39 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BHP
727 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 727 681 6.75%
13F Shares 114M 112M 1.75%
Total Value $8.17B $6.76B 20.94%
New Positions 128 126 +2
Increased Positions 291 247 +44
Closed Positions 82 75 +7
Reduced Positions 182 187 -5
Total Calls 21 19 10.53%
Total Puts 20 23 -13.04%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.95 1.21 Neutral

Statistics: BHP

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

727 + investors

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Top 25 BHP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Townsend & Associates, Inc 4.30% 618,736 $49.8M
2 Connective Portfolio Management, LLC 3.94% 20,000 $1.5M
3 Decade Renewable Partners LP 3.49% 91,545 $4.4M
4 Kessler Investment Group, LLC 3.48% 100,963 $7.3M
5 Abbington Investment Group 3.01% 71,096 $5.2M
6 Palogic Value Management, L.P. 2.64% 86,072 $6.3M
7 Fusion Capital, LLC 2.54% 129,508 $9.4M
8 Holowesko Partners Ltd. 2.38% 116,800 $8.5M
9 Integras Partners LLC 2.33% 48,669 $3.5M
10 Cohen Investment Advisors LLC 2.24% 64,768 $4.7M
11 Main Street Research LLC 2.20% 519,212 $37.8M
12 Orca Investment Management, LLC 1.96% 31,690 $2.3M
13 Violich Capital Management, Inc. 1.59% 186,929 $13.6M
14 Myriad Asset Management Advisors LLC 1.56% 72,587 $5.3M
15 Shelter Mutual Insurance Co 1.53% 94,680 $6.9M
16 SIH Partners, LLLP 1.46% 1,520,477 $110.6M
17 Bearing Point Capital, LLC 1.46% 127,773 $9.3M
18 Hourglass Capital, LLC 1.46% 96,140 $7.0M
19 Strategy Asset Managers LLC 1.41% 118,036 $8.6M
20 ROSS\JOHNSON & Associates LLC 1.40% 1,070 $78K
21 Myriad Asset Management US LP 1.34% 12,243 $891K
22 Optimist Retirement Group LLC 1.26% 39,347 $2.9M
23 Willis Investment Counsel 1.25% 315,009 $22.9M
24 Shrier Wealth Management, LLC 1.23% 46,324 $3.4M
25 Vicus Capital 1.15% 214,845 $15.6M
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 — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 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 — 61% buying: Last quarter: 432 funds were net buyers (133 opened a brand new position + 299 added to an existing one). Only 272 were sellers (193 trimmed + 79 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BHP holders?

Elite ownership — 76% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 729 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 76% 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?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 459 out of 735 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.

Is it too late to buy Bhp Billiton Limited (BHP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BHP has moved +7.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BHP has gained +24.9% vs +14.1% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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