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CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEM INC (CDNS)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CDNS. 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
↑ +49
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — CDNS

Based on 1331 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CDNS 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
1,331 hedge funds hold CDNS 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+154 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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 — 54% buying

728 buying631 selling
Last quarter: 728 funds bought or added vs 631 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 (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CDNS position: 126 → 198 → 171 → 193. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 18% new
798 out of 1,331 hedge funds have held CDNS 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

177 → 126 → 198 → 171 → 193 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 126 → 198 → 171 → 193. A growing number of institutions are discovering CDNS 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 ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 1,387 current holders: 851 (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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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 1331 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in CDNS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CDNS

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

Market Analysis: CDNS

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Company Profile: CDNS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

144 top-rated funds 22 high-conviction
Consensus
9.4
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5.4
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conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CDNS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1387 1342 3.35%
13F Shares 233M 227M 2.24%
Total Value $71.28B $78.96B -9.73%
New Positions 198 172 +26
Increased Positions 603 601 +2
Closed Positions 151 130 +21
Reduced Positions 561 540 +21
Total Calls 29 33 -12.12%
Total Puts 30 34 -11.76%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.03 1.03 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CDNS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Seilern Investment Management Ltd 4.83% 145,672 $40.5M
2 Tensor Edge Capital, LLC 4.80% 100,500 $27.9M
3 Robocap Asset Management Ltd 2.81% 9,455 $2.6M
4 DOCK STREET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 2.40% 82,081 $22.8M
5 Walter Public Investments Inc. 2.24% 33,718 $9.4M
6 CARDEROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 1.87% 27,308 $7.6M
7 BNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.56% 20,193 $5.6M
8 Bell Asset Management Ltd 1.28% 15,668 $4.3M
9 GDS Wealth Management 1.22% 72,971 $20.3M
10 PARK NATIONAL CORP /OH/ 1.14% 134,602 $37.4M
11 Teamwork Financial Advisors, LLC 1.13% 38,419 $10.7M
12 Worthington Financial Partners, LLC 1.05% 4,390 $1.2M
13 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 1.00% 194,144 $53.9M
14 ENZI WEALTH 0.96% 9,927 $2.8M
15 Vivid Wealth Management, LLC 0.91% 8,107 $2.3M
16 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.89% 104,512 $29.0M
17 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.84% 81,038 $22.5M
18 Green Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.76% 2,771 $770K
19 JACKSON SQUARE CAPITAL, LLC 0.76% 13,000 $3.6M
20 APPLETON PARTNERS INC/MA 0.75% 38,928 $11K
21 CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK 0.63% 4,523 $1.3M
22 Crew Capital Management, Ltd 0.62% 3,389 $942K
23 GraniteShares Advisors LLC 0.62% 3,109 $864K
24 Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch Inc. 0.62% 21,748 $6.0M
25 NVWM, LLC 0.62% 9,993 $2.8M
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 — CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEM INC (CDNS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CDNS?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 728 funds bought or added vs 631 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 CDNS holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 1331 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in CDNS. 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 CDNS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 798 out of 1,331 hedge funds have held CDNS 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.

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.