First Busey Corp (BUSE) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

First Busey Corp (BUSE)

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Smart Money Signals — BUSE

Based on 257 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BUSE 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

257 hedge funds hold BUSE 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+25 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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 — 58% buying

136 buying98 selling

Last quarter: 136 funds bought or added vs 98 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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Steady new buyers — ~44 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 20 → 30 → 43 → 44. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 24% new

125 out of 257 hedge funds have held BUSE 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 +25% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value

+24%

+6%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +25%, but actual share count only changed +6%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

30 → 20 → 30 → 43 → 44 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 30 → 43 → 44. 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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Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 30% newcomers

■ 53% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 30% new

Entry-cohort mix of 257 holders: 137 (53%) are 2+ year veterans, 44 entered 1–2 years ago, and 76 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds

48 of 257 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in BUSE. 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	254	245	3.67%
13F Shares	56M	55M	1.3%
Total Value	$1.58B	$1.34B	17.62%
New Positions	43	43	-
Increased Positions	91	82	+9
Closed Positions	34	26	+8
Reduced Positions	66	64	+2
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

254

245

3.67%

13F Shares

56M

55M

1.3%

Total Value

$1.58B

$1.34B

17.62%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

254 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 BUSE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Rhino Investment Partners, Inc	5.18%	580,113	$17.1M
2	EJF Capital LP	2.95%	149,404	$4.4M
3	Mirabella Financial Services LLP	2.40%	851,453	$25.1M
4	Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd.	2.03%	99,797	$2.9M
5	Sunesis Advisors, LLC	1.91%	156,862	$4.6M
6	Maltese Capital Management LLC	1.40%	260,000	$7.7M
7	Towle & Co	1.20%	120,188	$3.5M
8	Savvy Advisors, Inc.	0.81%	1,286,665	$38.0M
9	Banc Funds Co LLC	0.56%	114,077	$3.4M
10	Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C.	0.47%	17,770	$524K
11	Osborne Partners Capital Management, LLC	0.34%	210,214	$6.2M
12	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.33%	644,059	$19.0M
13	Daytona Street Capital LLC	0.28%	13,350	$389K
14	Millstone Evans Group, LLC	0.21%	13,350	$394K
15	Tenet Wealth Partners, LLC	0.20%	9,182	$273K
16	Cozad Asset Management Inc	0.19%	100,086	$3.0M
17	Kuhn & Co Investment Counsel	0.17%	10,018	$296K
18	MPS Loria Financial Planners, LLC	0.17%	24,810	$732K
19	Ellsworth Advisors, LLC	0.16%	33,684	$989K
20	Lexington Hill Partners, LLC	0.16%	11,359	$335K
21	Flywheel Private Wealth LLC	0.15%	10,000	$295K
22	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.15%	30,028	$886K
23	Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.	0.14%	117,192	$3.5M
24	Odyssean, LLC	0.13%	26,299	$776K
25	Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.11%	26,555	$783K

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 — First Busey Corp (BUSE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BUSE?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 136 funds bought or added vs 98 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 BUSE holders?

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 257 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in BUSE. 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 BUSE?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 125 out of 257 hedge funds have held BUSE 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.

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First Busey Corp (BUSE)

Smart Money Signals — BUSE

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 58% buying

Steady new buyers — ~44 new funds per quarter

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +25% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 30% newcomers

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

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