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Burford Capital Limited (BUR)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — BUR

Based on 222 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BUR 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
222 hedge funds hold BUR 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+21 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

124 buying112 selling
Last quarter: 124 funds bought or added vs 112 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 (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 34 → 44 → 48 → 40. 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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41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 41% conviction (2yr+) ■ 32% medium ■ 27% new
90 out of 222 hedge funds have held BUR 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

43 → 34 → 44 → 48 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 44 → 48 → 40. A growing number of institutions are discovering BUR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 46% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 46% veterans ■ 22% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 232 holders: 107 (46%) are 2+ year veterans, 51 entered 1–2 years ago, and 74 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 95% AUM from top-100 funds

95% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 219 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 95% of total institutional value in BUR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — BUR

In 2026 Q1, 124 hedge funds were net buyers of BUR (40 opened a new position, 84 added to an existing one), while 112 reduced or exited (76 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 95% of total institutional value in BUR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 222.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BUR

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

Market Analysis: BUR

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Company Profile: BUR

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BUR has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 80d ago
BUR
+0.2%
XLF
+9.5%

BUR outperformed XLF by -9.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
BUR
-1.3%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, BUR outperformed XLF by -7.1% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BUR
221 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 221 218 1.38%
13F Shares 144M 134M 7.61%
Total Value $7.49B $7.20B 4.02%
New Positions 39 48 -9
Increased Positions 83 84 -1
Closed Positions 36 38 -2
Reduced Positions 72 64 +8
Total Calls 8 6 33.33%
Total Puts 5 6 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.62 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

221 + investors

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Top 25 BUR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Emeth Value Capital, LLC 9.90% 1,445,614 $6.5M
2 Greenhaven Road Investment Management, L.P. 6.66% 2,140,312 $9.7M
3 Breach Inlet Capital Management, LLC 6.65% 4,481,659 $20.3M
4 Mithaq Capital SPC 4.07% 1,494,749 $6.8M
5 Bandera Partners LLC 3.59% 1,756,762 $7.9M
6 Pictet North America Advisors SA 3.12% 7,647,727 $31.4M
7 Solas Capital Management, LLC 2.55% 980,944 $4.4M
8 Man Investment Partners (US) LP 1.66% 309,828 $1.4M
9 Claar Advisors LLC 1.29% 839,850 $3.8M
10 Sycale Advisors (NY) LLC 0.46% 204,900 $926K
11 Hyperion Capital Advisors LP 0.44% 203,000 $918K
12 Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd 0.40% 220,000 $994K
13 Foursixthree Capital LP 0.37% 218,500 $988K
14 PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. 0.35% 497,990 $2.3M
15 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.31% 465,273 $2.1M
16 Cooke & Bieler LP 0.29% 5,672,022 $25.6M
17 Diametric Capital, LP 0.28% 240,450 $1.1M
18 Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 0.25% 13,020,448 $58.9M
19 Sage Investment Counsel LLC 0.22% 44,000 $199K
20 Marex Group plc 0.19% 555,724 $7.3M
21 Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC 0.19% 175,780 $795K
22 Timucuan Asset Management Inc/Fl 0.18% 1,103,016 $5.0M
23 DG Capital Management, LLC 0.13% 93,684 $423K
24 Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP 0.13% 1,051,903 $4.8M
25 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.12% 1,311,609 $5.9M
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 — Burford Capital Limited (BUR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BUR?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BUR 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 BUR?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 124 funds bought or added vs 112 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 BUR holders?

Elite ownership — 95% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 219 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 95% of total institutional value in BUR. 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 BUR?

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 90 out of 222 hedge funds have held BUR 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 Burford Capital Limited (BUR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BUR has moved -1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BUR has gained +0.2% vs +9.5% for XLF. 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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