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Citigroup Inc (C)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in C. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — C

Based on 2458 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added C 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
2,458 hedge funds hold C 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 — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+462 new funds entered over the past year (+23% 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 — 50% buying

1210 buying1222 selling
Last quarter: 1,210 funds bought or added vs 1,222 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 (-158 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 219 → 288 → 378 → 220. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

64% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 17% new
1,585 out of 2,458 hedge funds have held C 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

228 → 219 → 288 → 378 → 220 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 219 → 288 → 378 → 220. A growing number of institutions are discovering C each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 21% newcomers

68% veterans 10% 1-2yr 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,586 holders: 1,769 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 264 entered 1–2 years ago, and 553 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 2442 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in C. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — C

In 2026 Q1, 1210 hedge funds were net buyers of C (220 opened a new position, 990 added to an existing one), while 1222 reduced or exited (1019 trimmed, 203 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 10 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 49% of total institutional value in C is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +17 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 2458.

Hedge Fund Ownership: C

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

Market Analysis: C

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Citigroup Inc (C) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much C 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 · 75d ago
C
+23.3%
XLF
+8.0%

C outperformed XLF by +15.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
C
+13.3%
XLF
+4.4%

Since the filing became public, C outperformed XLF by +8.9% .

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 ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

123 top-rated funds 54 high-conviction
Consensus
9.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
8.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: C
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2424 2441 -0.7%
13F Shares 1.40B 1.50B -6.51%
Total Value $152.66B $171.58B -11.03%
New Positions 212 378 -166
Increased Positions 933 911 +22
Closed Positions 229 138 +91
Reduced Positions 978 864 +114
Total Calls 77 75 2.67%
Total Puts 62 68 -8.82%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.81 0.91 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 C holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kazazian Asset Management, LLC 17.68% 142,694 $16.2M
2 Kahn Brothers Group Inc 16.91% 840,897 $95.4M
3 Spectrum Financial Alliance Ltd LLC 14.35% 658,445 $74.7M
4 Salzhauer Michael 13.85% 727,806 $29.4M
5 American Financial Group Inc 13.25% 315,000 $35.7M
6 Terril Brothers, INC. 12.57% 405,494 $46.0M
7 Alden Global Capital LLC 10.93% 170,560 $19.3M
8 Thornburg Investment Management Inc 9.40% 7,988,210 $905.9M
9 Masters Capital Management LLC 7.49% 2,000,000 $226.8M
10 Provident Living Financial Services, Inc. 7.00% 55,967 $6.3M
11 Spahn Wealth & Retirement LLC 6.85% 47,435 $5.4M
12 Certuity, LLC 6.30% 846,687 $96.0M
13 Nexus Investment Management ULC 6.08% 383,198 $43.5M
14 Teewinot Capital Advisers, L.L.C. 6.01% 664,358 $75.3M
15 ACR Alpine Capital Research, LLC 6.00% 3,544,555 $402.0M
16 Patient Capital Management, LLC 5.86% 1,413,870 $160.3M
17 Carmel Capital Management L.L.C. 5.75% 177,149 $20.1M
18 First Pacific Advisors, LP 5.04% 3,175,212 $360.1M
19 Delta Global Management LP 4.75% 511,933 $58.1M
20 Huber Capital Management LLC 4.71% 268,755 $30.5M
21 Bain Capital Public Equity, LP 4.58% 7,249 $822K
22 Hosking Partners LLP 4.58% 1,126,749 $127.8M
23 United Super Pty Ltd in its capacity as Trustee for the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund 4.52% 2,117,206 $240.1M
24 Marvin & Palmer Associates Inc 4.52% 33,290 $3.8M
25 Rock Point Advisors, LLC 4.48% 145,922 $16.5M
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% 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 — Citigroup Inc (C)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for C?

Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row: For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added C 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 C?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 1,210 funds bought or added vs 1,222 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 C holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 2442 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in C. 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 C?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,585 out of 2,458 hedge funds have held C 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 Citigroup Inc (C) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, C has moved +13.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.4% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +8.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), C has gained +23.3% vs +8.0% 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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