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Pathward Financial Inc (CASH)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +17
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — CASH

Based on 276 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CASH 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
276 hedge funds hold CASH 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+26 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

140 buying127 selling
Last quarter: 140 funds bought or added vs 127 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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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CASH position: 50 → 32 → 39 → 48. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 19% new
161 out of 276 hedge funds have held CASH 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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Value +22% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+22%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +22%, but actual share count only changed +4%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~48 new funds/quarter

33 → 50 → 32 → 39 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 32 → 39 → 48. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 24% newcomers

64% veterans 12% 1-2yr 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 277 holders: 178 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 33 entered 1–2 years ago, and 66 (24%) 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
49 of 273 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in CASH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — CASH

In 2026 Q1, 140 hedge funds were net buyers of CASH (48 opened a new position, 92 added to an existing one), while 127 reduced or exited (96 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 49% of total institutional value in CASH 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: 276.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CASH

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

Market Analysis: CASH

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Pathward Financial Inc (CASH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CASH 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 · 79d ago
CASH
-9.2%
XLF
+9.5%

CASH outperformed XLF by -18.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
CASH
+1.4%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, CASH outperformed XLF by -4.4% .

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.

25 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CASH
274 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 274 259 5.79%
13F Shares 20M 20M 3.22%
Total Value $1.89B $1.55B 21.98%
New Positions 48 39 +9
Increased Positions 89 69 +20
Closed Positions 33 45 -12
Reduced Positions 95 112 -17
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

274 + investors

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

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Top 25 CASH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rosenthal | Henry Capital Advisors, Inc. 4.59% 52,576 $4.7M
2 PMC FIG Opportunities LLC 3.59% 26,195 $2.3M
3 Elgethun Capital Management 3.01% 203,763 $18.2M
4 Guardian Wealth Management, Inc. 2.70% 55,436 $4.9M
5 Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC 2.62% 356,200 $31.8M
6 Austin Asset Management Co Inc 2.55% $15.5M
7 RMR Capital Management, LLC 2.52% 39,077 $3.5M
8 Orchard Capital Management, LLC 1.94% 20,901 $1.9M
9 Phocas Financial Corp. 1.82% 130,125 $11.6M
10 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 1.70% 105,336 $9.4M
11 Sippican Capital Advisors 1.23% 20,185 $1.8M
12 Chou Associates Management Inc. 1.16% 27,389 $2.4M
13 Pure Financial Advisors, LLC 0.95% $65.9M
14 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.49% 9,009 $804K
15 Denali Advisors LLC 0.48% 48,370 $4.3M
16 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.38% 19,740 $1.8M
17 Paragon Capital Management Ltd 0.35% $1.7M
18 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.31% 9,354 $835K
19 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.24% 30,316 $2.7M
20 Earnest Partners LLC 0.21% 573,512 $51.2M
21 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.19% 108,060 $9.6M
22 AlphaQuest LLC 0.16% 41,018 $2.9M
23 Mawer Investment Management Ltd. 0.16% 268,543 $24.0M
24 Gator Capital Management, LLC 0.15% 8,369 $747K
25 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.12% 33,082 $3.0M
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 — Pathward Financial Inc (CASH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CASH?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CASH 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 CASH?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 140 funds bought or added vs 127 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 CASH holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 273 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in CASH. 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 CASH?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 161 out of 276 hedge funds have held CASH 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 Pathward Financial Inc (CASH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CASH has moved +1.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CASH has gained -9.2% vs +9.5% 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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