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Cantor Equity Partners I Inc (CEPO)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — CEPO

Based on 67 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 CEPO 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
67 hedge funds hold CEPO 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 — +31% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+31% 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 — 54% buying

20 buying17 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 17 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 (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 31 → 25 → 15 → 7. 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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Mostly new holders — 49% entered in last year

■ 3% conviction (2yr+) ■ 48% medium ■ 49% new
Only 2 funds (3%) 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+44% value, -5% shares)

Value
+43%
Shares
-4%
Last quarter: total value of institutional CEPO holdings rose +44% even though funds reduced share count by 5%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

50 → 31 → 25 → 15 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 25 → 15 → 7. 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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Early stage — 97% of holders entered in last year

■ 3% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 97% new
Of 68 current holders: 66 (97%) entered in the past year, only 2 (3%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 67 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in CEPO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — CEPO

In 2026 Q1, 20 hedge funds were net buyers of CEPO (7 opened a new position, 13 added to an existing one), while 17 reduced or exited (12 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 42% of total institutional value in CEPO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 67.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CEPO

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

Market Analysis: CEPO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Cantor Equity Partners I Inc (CEPO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CEPO 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 · 78d ago
CEPO
+1.2%
XLF
+1220.3%

CEPO outperformed XLF by -1219.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
CEPO
+0.5%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, CEPO outperformed XLF by -4.3% .

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.

0 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
0.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CEPO
67 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 67 65 3.08%
13F Shares 17M 17M -4.62%
Total Value $259M $180M 43.74%
New Positions 7 15 -8
Increased Positions 10 12 -2
Closed Positions 5 18 -13
Reduced Positions 13 14 -1
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 2 5 -60.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 2.5 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

67 + investors

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

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Top 25 CEPO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bck Capital Management LP 17.75% 388,000 $4.1M
2 Feynman Point Asset Management LLC 6.47% 500,000 $5.2M
3 RLH Capital LLC 3.61% 675,834 $7.1M
4 Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC 2.42% 118,000 $1.2M
5 Meteora Capital, LLC 2.28% 2,949,729 $31.0M
6 Anson Funds Management LP 1.88% 2,039,750 $21.4M
7 RiverPark Advisors, LLC 1.86% 487,991 $5.1M
8 Crossingbridge Advisors, LLC 1.83% 965,601 $10.1M
9 Berkley W R Corp 0.69% 1,222,437 $12.8M
10 Quarry LP 0.68% 358,455 $3.8M
11 L1 Global Manager Pty Ltd 0.35% 50,381 $529K
12 Tuttle Capital Management, LLC 0.35% 20,065 $211K
13 Yakira Capital Management, Inc. 0.29% 93,183 $978K
14 First Trust Capital Management L.P. 0.23% 409,698 $4.3M
15 Diametric Capital, LP 0.15% 53,332 $560K
16 Alpine Global Management, LLC 0.09% 57,438 $603K
17 Periscope Capital INC. 0.09% 75,000 $788K
18 Massar Capital Management, LP 0.08% 71,250 $748K
19 Westchester Capital Management, LLC 0.06% 126,829 $1.3M
20 TENOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Co., L.P. 0.06% 367,176 $3.9M
21 Deltec Asset Management LLC 0.06% 30,000 $315K
22 AQR Arbitrage LLC 0.04% 244,085 $2.6M
23 Alberta Investment Management Corp 0.04% 600,000 $6.3M
24 Shay Capital LLC 0.04% 41,685 $438K
25 Readystate Asset Management LP 0.03% 65,532 $688K
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 — Cantor Equity Partners I Inc (CEPO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CEPO?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 17 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 CEPO holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 13 of 67 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in CEPO. 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 CEPO?

Mostly new holders — 49% entered in last year: Only 2 funds (3%) 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 Cantor Equity Partners I Inc (CEPO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CEPO has moved +0.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CEPO has gained +1.2% vs +1220.3% 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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