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Boot Barn Hldgs Inc (BOOT)

446 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BOOT. 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
↑ +3
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — BOOT

Based on 448 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BOOT 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
448 hedge funds hold BOOT 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
+78 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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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

248 buying211 selling
Last quarter: 248 funds bought or added vs 211 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 85 → 56 → 79 → 66. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 20% new
250 out of 448 hedge funds have held BOOT 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -4%, value -22%

Value
-22%
Shares
-3%
Last quarter: funds added -4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -22%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~66 new funds/quarter

68 → 85 → 56 → 79 → 66 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 85 → 56 → 79 → 66. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 458 holders: 282 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 57 entered 1–2 years ago, and 119 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 446 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in BOOT. 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 — BOOT

In 2026 Q1, 248 hedge funds were net buyers of BOOT (66 opened a new position, 182 added to an existing one), while 211 reduced or exited (148 trimmed, 63 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 41% of total institutional value in BOOT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 448.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BOOT

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

Market Analysis: BOOT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Boot Barn Hldgs Inc (BOOT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BOOT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 78d ago
BOOT
+13.3%
XLY
+8.9%

BOOT outperformed XLY by +4.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
BOOT
+15.2%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, BOOT outperformed XLY by +13.3% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BOOT
446 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 446 445 0.22%
13F Shares 34M 36M -3.75%
Total Value $4.71B $6.07B -22.33%
New Positions 66 79 -13
Increased Positions 180 150 +30
Closed Positions 65 42 +23
Reduced Positions 145 159 -14
Total Calls 7 9 -22.22%
Total Puts 5 7 -28.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.71 0.78 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

446 + investors

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Top 25 BOOT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Southernsun Asset Management, LLC 5.78% 272,348 $39.9M
2 Panoramic Capital, LLC 2.89% 28,104 $4.1M
3 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 2.80% 216,895 $31.7M
4 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 2.17% 72,097 $10.6M
5 4D Advisors, LLC 1.86% 20,000 $2.9M
6 Tabor Asset Management, LP 1.67% 28,354 $4.1M
7 Junto Capital Management LP 1.25% 404,806 $59.2M
8 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 1.17% 82,060 $12.0M
9 Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC 1.12% 13,410 $2.0M
10 Shellback Capital, LP 1.11% 53,220 $7.8M
11 Mane Global Capital Management LP 1.06% 70,459 $10.3M
12 Bell Asset Management Ltd 1.00% 23,170 $3.4M
13 Emerald Advisers, LLC 0.97% 208,425 $30.5M
14 Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust 0.92% 129,260 $18.9M
15 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 0.89% 84,060 $12.3M
16 Pier Capital, LLC 0.87% 36,218 $5.3M
17 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.87% 431,988 $63.2M
18 Congress Asset Management Co 0.75% 717,574 $105.0M
19 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 0.66% 17,974 $2.6M
20 Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co LLC 0.61% 347,787 $50.9M
21 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.56% 4,198 $614K
22 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.53% 197,253 $28.9M
23 Broad Peak Investment Advisers Pte Ltd 0.47% 15,900 $2.3M
24 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.46% 148,513 $21.7M
25 Osterweis Capital Management Inc 0.44% 58,680 $8.6M
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 — Boot Barn Hldgs Inc (BOOT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BOOT?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BOOT 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 BOOT?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 248 funds bought or added vs 211 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 BOOT holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 446 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in BOOT. 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 BOOT?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 250 out of 448 hedge funds have held BOOT 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 Boot Barn Hldgs Inc (BOOT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BOOT has moved +15.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +13.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BOOT has gained +13.3% vs +8.9% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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