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POPULAR INC (BPOP)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +5
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — BPOP

Based on 404 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BPOP 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
404 hedge funds hold BPOP 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+68 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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 — 49% buying

199 buying206 selling
Last quarter: 206 funds reduced or exited vs 199 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 54 → 71 → 72 → 59. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 21% new
252 out of 404 hedge funds have held BPOP 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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Steady discovery — ~59 new funds/quarter

48 → 54 → 71 → 72 → 59 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 54 → 71 → 72 → 59. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 411 current holders: 276 (67%) 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 404 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in BPOP. 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: BPOP

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

Market Analysis: BPOP

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Company Profile: BPOP

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

58 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
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2.7
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BPOP
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 411 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 411 408 0.74%
13F Shares 60M 59M 1.59%
Total Value $6.98B $7.00B -0.37%
New Positions 59 73 -14
Increased Positions 151 163 -12
Closed Positions 55 48 +7
Reduced Positions 165 137 +28
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 4 5 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.83 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BPOP — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 7.12% 648,130 $87.0M
2 Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC 1.49% 5,700 $765K
3 JCSD Capital, LLC 1.42% 10,000 $1.3M
4 SECURED RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC 0.81% 10,647 $1.4M
5 Penbrook Management LLC 0.56% 5,500 $738K
6 Severin Investments, LLC 0.55% 4,799 $644K
7 Veery Capital, LLC 0.26% 6,204 $832K
8 OneAscent Wealth Management LLC 0.15% 3,375 $453K
9 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.15% 3,706 $497K
10 waypoint wealth counsel 0.15% 2,128 $286K
11 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.14% 12,530 $1.7M
12 Abacus Planning Group, Inc. 0.13% 7,311 $981K
13 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.13% 56,390 $7.6M
14 J. L. Bainbridge & Co., Inc. 0.13% 10,616 $1.4M
15 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.11% 44,115 $5.9M
16 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.10% 9,101 $1K
17 Goelzer Investment Management, Inc. 0.09% 14,183 $1.9M
18 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.09% 42,377 $5.7M
19 Perkins Coie Trust Co 0.06% 2,404 $323K
20 Paragon Capital Management Ltd 0.06% 1,956 $262K
21 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.05% 21,184 $2.8M
22 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.05% 33,994 $4.6M
23 GenTrust, LLC 0.05% 8,361 $1.1M
24 Bath Savings Trust Co 0.05% 3,159 $424K
25 Diversified Trust Co 0.04% 16,147 $2.2M
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 — POPULAR INC (BPOP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BPOP?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BPOP 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 BPOP?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 206 funds reduced or exited vs 199 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 BPOP holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 404 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in BPOP. 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 BPOP?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 252 out of 404 hedge funds have held BPOP 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.