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BUZZFEED INC (BZFD)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — BZFD

Based on 32 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BZFD positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 65% of 3.0Y high

65% of all-time peak
Only 32 funds hold BZFD today versus a peak of 49 funds at 2024 Q4 — just 65% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 29% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
13 fewer hedge funds hold BZFD compared to a year ago (-29% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

17 buying16 selling
Last quarter: 17 funds bought or added vs 16 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 — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 8 → 3 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 25% entered in last year

■ 12% conviction (2yr+) ■ 62% medium ■ 25% new
Only 4 funds (12%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Buying through price weakness — shares -0%, value -34%

Value
-34%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: funds added -0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -34%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

9 → 7 → 8 → 3 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 8 → 3 → 5. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Mixed cohorts — 3% veterans, 29% new entrants

■ 3% veterans ■ 69% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 35 current holders: 1 (3%) held 2+ years, 24 held 1–2 years, 10 (29%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 32 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in BZFD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
1.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.9/10 — 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 — BZFD

In 2026 Q1, 17 hedge funds were net buyers of BZFD (5 opened a new position, 12 added to an existing one), while 16 reduced or exited (5 trimmed, 11 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 41% of total institutional value in BZFD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 32.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BZFD

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

Market Analysis: BZFD

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Company Profile: BZFD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BZFD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 51d ago
BZFD
+189.9%
XLC
+4.0%

BZFD outperformed XLC by +185.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
BZFD
+19.0%
XLC
-0.6%

Since the filing became public, BZFD outperformed XLC by +19.6% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BZFD
32 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 32 38 -15.79%
13F Shares 4M 4M -0.14%
Total Value $2M $3M -34.33%
New Positions 5 3 +2
Increased Positions 10 11 -1
Closed Positions 11 11 -
Reduced Positions 5 17 -12
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

32 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of BZFD — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Shay Capital LLC 0.01% 204,641 $125K
2 FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC 0.00% 56,822 $35K
3 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 117,862 $72K
4 TWO SIGMA SECURITIES, LLC 0.00% 13,282 $8K
5 KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.00% 20,000 $12K
6 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 344,354 $210K
7 PANAGORA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% 109,255 $66K
8 GROUP ONE TRADING LLC 0.00% 149,070 $91K
9 KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 14,300 $9K
10 UBS Group AG 0.00% 440,677 $268K
11 Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC 0.00% 2,000 $1K
12 Caldwell Trust Co 0.00% 383 —
13 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 127,491 $78K
14 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 272,000 $166K
15 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 1,100 —
16 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 807,012 $491K
17 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 18,595 $11K
18 Focus Partners Wealth 0.00% 14,040 $9K
19 ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. 0.00% 26,823 $25K
20 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 75,929 $46K
21 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 59,500 $36K
22 SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC 0.00% 11,958 $7K
23 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC 0.00% 16,500 $10K
24 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 3,238 $2K
25 FEDERATED HERMES, INC. 0.00% 2,800 $2K
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 — BUZZFEED INC (BZFD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BZFD?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BZFD positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for BZFD?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 17 funds bought or added vs 16 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 BZFD holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 11 of 32 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in BZFD. 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 BZFD?

Mostly new holders — 25% entered in last year: Only 4 funds (12%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BZFD has moved +19.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.6% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +19.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BZFD has gained +189.9% vs +4.0% for XLC. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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