Beyond Meat Inc (BYND) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Beyond Meat Inc (BYND) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BYND has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BYND gained -40.1% vs +3.6% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)

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

Smart Money Signals — BYND

Based on 240 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 BYND 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak

240 hedge funds hold BYND 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+31 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

141 buying88 selling

Last quarter: 141 funds were net buyers (68 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 88 were sellers (43 trimmed + 45 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new BYND position: 19 → 43 → 61 → 68. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 29% new

127 out of 240 hedge funds have held BYND 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

39 → 19 → 43 → 61 → 68 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 43 → 61 → 68. 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 — 62% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 28% new

Entry-cohort mix of 254 holders: 158 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 25 entered 1–2 years ago, and 71 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds

71% from top-100 AUM funds

38 of 235 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% of total institutional value in BYND. 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	237	217	9.22%
13F Shares	137M	161M	-15.23%
Total Value	$100M	$132M	-23.83%
New Positions	66	61	+5
Increased Positions	64	72	-8
Closed Positions	46	53	-7
Reduced Positions	41	33	+8
Total Calls	6	13	-53.85%
Total Puts	13	21	-38.1%
PUT/CALL Ratio	2.17	1.62	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

237

217

9.22%

13F Shares

137M

161M

-15.23%

Total Value

$100M

$132M

-23.83%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-8

Closed Positions

-7

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

-53.85%

Total Puts

-38.1%

PUT/CALL Ratio

2.17

1.62

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

237 + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

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

Top 25 BYND holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Dba Trading, LLC	0.24%	681,400	$478K
2	Gagnon Advisors, LLC	0.19%	388,880	$292K
3	Gmt Capital Corp	0.08%	1,974,500	$1.5M
4	Kaufman Rossin Wealth, LLC	0.04%	112,586	$76K
5	Quantessence Capital LLC	0.04%	16,263	$12K
6	Shay Capital LLC	0.03%	644,329	$483K
7	Ground Swell Capital, LLC	0.01%	12,437	$9K
8	Optas, LLC	0.01%	90,000	$68K
9	XTX Topco Ltd	0.01%	878,731	$659K
10	Calamos Advisors LLC	0.01%	3,400,000	$2.5M
11	Css LLC/Il	0.01%	231,700	$174K
12	Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd	0.01%	136,400	$102K
13	Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd	0.01%	382,618	$287K
14	Vontobel Holding Ltd.	0.01%	2,210,773	$1.7M
15	Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC	0.00%	192,777	$145K
16	Institute for Wealth Management, LLC.	0.00%	65,750	$49K
17	Ieq Capital, LLC	0.00%	1,243,738	$933K
18	111 Capital	0.00%	30,387	$23K
19	Wolverine Asset Management LLC	0.00%	577,500	$433K
20	State of Wyoming	0.00%	46,122	$35K
21	Two Sigma Securities, LLC	0.00%	51,002	$38K
22	SBI Securities Co., Ltd.	0.00%	192,575	$144K
23	Pallas Capital Advisors LLC	0.00%	140,069	$105K
24	QTR Family Wealth, LLC	0.00%	11,205	$8K
25	Mindset Wealth Management, LLC	0.00%	19,600	$15K

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 — Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BYND?

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

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 141 funds were net buyers (68 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 88 were sellers (43 trimmed + 45 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BYND holders?

Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 235 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% of total institutional value in BYND. 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 BYND?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 127 out of 240 hedge funds have held BYND 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 Beyond Meat Inc (BYND) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BYND has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BYND has gained -40.1% vs +3.6% for XLP. 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.

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Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)

Smart Money Signals — BYND

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (99% of max)

Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 28% newcomers

Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds

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