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Cae Inc (CAE)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +30
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — CAE

Based on 291 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CAE 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
291 hedge funds hold CAE 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 — +28% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+64 new funds entered over the past year (+28% 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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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

173 buying102 selling
Last quarter: 173 funds were net buyers (57 opened a brand new position + 116 added to an existing one). Only 102 were sellers (75 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CAE position: 52 → 32 → 39 → 57. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 23% new
167 out of 291 hedge funds have held CAE 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -2%, value -19%

Value
-18%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -19%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

28 → 52 → 32 → 39 → 57 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 32 → 39 → 57. A growing number of institutions are discovering CAE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 298 current holders: 181 (61%) 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.
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Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds

24% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 291 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — CAE

In 2026 Q1, 173 hedge funds were net buyers of CAE (57 opened a new position, 116 added to an existing one), while 102 reduced or exited (75 trimmed, 27 sold completely) — a 63% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 24% of total institutional value in CAE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +30 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 291.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CAE

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

Market Analysis: CAE

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Company Profile: CAE

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much CAE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 79d ago
CAE
-2.2%
XLI
+11.0%

CAE outperformed XLI by -13.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
CAE
+-0.0%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, CAE outperformed XLI by -4.8% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

21 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CAE
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 291 261 11.49%
13F Shares 217M 222M -2.11%
Total Value $5.49B $6.76B -18.81%
New Positions 57 39 +18
Increased Positions 113 76 +37
Closed Positions 27 36 -9
Reduced Positions 74 102 -28
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 CAE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Browning West LP 20.33% 12,620,233 $328.8M
2 Sycale Advisors (NY) LLC 9.91% 762,707 $19.9M
3 PCJ Investment Counsel Ltd. 5.80% 782,693 $20.4M
4 Sunriver Management LLC 3.72% 844,393 $22.0M
5 Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd. 3.55% 376,350 $9.8M
6 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 2.93% 15,874,667 $413.5M
7 Summerhill Capital Management lnc. 2.80% 123,302 $3.2M
8 Snyder Capital Management L P 2.48% 4,904,452 $127.8M
9 SaddleRock Capital Management LLC 2.19% 79,649 $2.1M
10 Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. 1.89% 1,206,866 $31.5M
11 Henry James International Management Inc. 1.71% 182,218 $4.7M
12 NewGen Asset Management Ltd 1.59% 158,200 $4.1M
13 Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc 1.31% 3,122,440 $81.0M
14 Caisse de Depot Et Placement Du Quebec 1.29% 30,917,402 $802.4M
15 Timelo Investment Management Inc. 1.11% 54,100 $1.4M
16 Select Equity Group, L.P. 1.10% 8,251,691 $214.2M
17 Bastion Asset Management Inc. 0.96% 102,941 $3.1M
18 Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. 0.88% 889,234 $23.2M
19 OneAscent Investment Solutions LLC 0.72% 27,614 $719K
20 Caldwell Investment Management Ltd. 0.66% 66,100 $1.7M
21 Anson Funds Management LP 0.64% 280,000 $7.3M
22 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.63% 197,404 $5.1M
23 Intact Investment Management INC. 0.51% 682,245 $17.8M
24 1832 Asset Management L.P. 0.39% 16,395,507 $427.1M
25 Triasima Portfolio Management inc. 0.39% 99,009 $2.6M
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 — Cae Inc (CAE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CAE?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CAE 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 CAE?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 173 funds were net buyers (57 opened a brand new position + 116 added to an existing one). Only 102 were sellers (75 trimmed + 27 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CAE holders?

Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds: 52 of 291 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% 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 CAE?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 167 out of 291 hedge funds have held CAE 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 Cae Inc (CAE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CAE has moved +-0.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CAE has gained -2.2% vs +11.0% for XLI. 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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