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BANKUNITED INC (BKU)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — BKU

Based on 286 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BKU 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
286 hedge funds hold BKU 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+30 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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

134 buying164 selling
Last quarter: 164 funds reduced or exited vs 134 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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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BKU position: 43 → 23 → 49 → 58. 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+) 18% medium 17% new
185 out of 286 hedge funds have held BKU 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 (+17% value, -0% shares)

Value
+16%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional BKU holdings rose +17% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

39 → 43 → 23 → 49 → 58 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 23 → 49 → 58. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

70% veterans 9% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 287 current holders: 200 (70%) 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 — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 286 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in BKU. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BKU

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

Market Analysis: BKU

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Company Profile: BKU

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

47 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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0.7
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BKU
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 287 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 287 275 4.36%
13F Shares 75M 75M -0.03%
Total Value $3.34B $2.86B 16.77%
New Positions 58 49 +9
Increased Positions 76 98 -22
Closed Positions 47 33 +14
Reduced Positions 118 91 +27
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

287 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in BKU. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of BKU — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Artemis Investment Management LLP 1.06% 2,217,272 $100.1M
2 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 1.06% 130,332 $5.9M
3 BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 0.41% 270,000 $12.2M
4 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.25% 56,494 $2.6M
5 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 0.09% 53,000 $2.4M
6 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.08% 248,714 $11.2M
7 SHIKIAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.07% 5,500
8 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 6,458 $292K
9 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.05% 8,949 $404K
10 NEVILLE RODIE & SHAW INC 0.04% 13,557
11 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 11,599 $524K
12 BURNEY CO/ 0.03% 22,710 $1.0M
13 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.03% 32,900 $1K
14 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.02% 39,773 $2K
15 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.02% 21,046 $950K
16 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 6,129 $277K
17 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.01% 7,316 $330K
18 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.01% 173,249 $7.8M
19 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.01% 12,671 $572K
20 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.01% 2,430 $110K
21 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 19,853 $897K
22 OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND 0.01% 16,913 $764K
23 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.01% 5,843 $264K
24 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.01% 20,021 $904K
25 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 5,328 $241K
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 — BANKUNITED INC (BKU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BKU?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BKU 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 BKU?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 164 funds reduced or exited vs 134 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 BKU holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 286 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in BKU. 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 BKU?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 185 out of 286 hedge funds have held BKU 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.