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BRIDGEWATER BANCSHARES INC (BWB)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — BWB

Based on 134 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BWB 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
134 hedge funds hold BWB 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 — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+26 new funds entered over the past year (+24% 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 — 56% buying

67 buying52 selling
Last quarter: 67 funds bought or added vs 52 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 — ~18 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 21 → 15 → 18. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 24% new
80 out of 134 hedge funds have held BWB 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 — ~18 new funds/quarter

13 → 11 → 21 → 15 → 18 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 21 → 15 → 18. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

63% veterans 10% 1-2yr 26% new
Of 134 current holders: 85 (63%) 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.

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
32 of 134 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BWB

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

Market Analysis: BWB

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Company Profile: BWB

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

27 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BWB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 134 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 134 124 8.06%
13F Shares 17M 16M 5.89%
Total Value $302M $287M 5.44%
New Positions 18 15 +3
Increased Positions 49 54 -5
Closed Positions 8 12 -4
Reduced Positions 44 27 +17
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 24 institutional holders of BWB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rosenthal | Henry Capital Advisors, Inc. 1.62% 90,614 $1.7M
2 Daytona Street Capital LLC 1.20% 86,368 $1.6M
3 Sippican Capital Advisors 1.17% 96,685 $1.7M
4 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.34% 233,890 $4.1M
5 Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC 0.28% 25,000 $442K
6 TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC 0.09% 99,942 $1.8M
7 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 0.06% 4,814 $85K
8 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 28,882 $511K
9 MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group, Inc. 0.01% 1,000 $18K
10 STRS OHIO 0.00% 31,700 $561K
11 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 891 $16K
12 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.00% 51,922 $919K
13 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 1,187 $21K
14 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 5,816 $103K
15 BAYBAN 0.00% 49
16 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 3,851
17 Fortitude Family Office, LLC 0.00% 116 $2K
18 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 30
19 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 429 $8K
20 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 706 $13K
21 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 103 $2K
22 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 43
23 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 45
24 Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% 20
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 — BRIDGEWATER BANCSHARES INC (BWB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BWB?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BWB 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 BWB?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 67 funds bought or added vs 52 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 BWB holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 32 of 134 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held BWB?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 80 out of 134 hedge funds have held BWB 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.