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Cantor Equity Partners II In (CEPT)

68 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CEPT. 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
↓ -1
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
39%

Smart Money Signals — CEPT

Based on 69 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CEPT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 78% of 3.0Y peak

78% of all-time peak
69 funds currently hold this stock — 78% of the 3.0-year high of 88 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Fast accumulation — +6800% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+68 new funds entered over the past year (+6800% 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. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying

26 buying41 selling
Last quarter: 41 funds sold vs only 26 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~16 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 87 → 10 → 12 → 16. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 42% entered in last year

■ 4% conviction (2yr+) ■ 54% medium ■ 42% new
Only 3 funds (4%) 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 (+3122% value, -18% shares)

Value
+3122%
Shares
-17%
Last quarter: total value of institutional CEPT holdings rose +3122% even though funds reduced share count by 18%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

0 → 87 → 10 → 12 → 16 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 10 → 12 → 16. CEPT is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Early stage — 91% of holders entered in last year

■ 9% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 91% new
Of 69 current holders: 63 (91%) entered in the past year, only 6 (9%) 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 — 98% AUM from top-100 funds

98% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 69 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 98% of total institutional value in CEPT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — CEPT

In 2026 Q1, 26 hedge funds were net buyers of CEPT (16 opened a new position, 10 added to an existing one), while 41 reduced or exited (24 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 39% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 98% of total institutional value in CEPT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 69.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CEPT

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

Market Analysis: CEPT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Cantor Equity Partners II In (CEPT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CEPT 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
CEPT
+9.2%
XLF
+1220.3%

CEPT outperformed XLF by -1211.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
CEPT
-2.7%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, CEPT outperformed XLF by -7.5% .

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.

3 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CEPT
68 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 68 70 -2.86%
13F Shares 14M 17M -18.47%
Total Value $6.07B $189M 3121.59%
New Positions 15 12 +3
Increased Positions 10 10 -
Closed Positions 17 27 -10
Reduced Positions 24 31 -7
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

68 + investors

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Top 25 CEPT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fifth Lane Capital, LP 6.96% 526,494 $5.7M
2 Harraden Circle Investments, LLC 3.63% 1,663,029 $18.1M
3 Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC 1.87% 88,000 $958K
4 ARP Global Capital Ltd 1.19% 186,501 $2.0M
5 Governors Lane LP 0.74% 1,061,282 $11.6M
6 Sandler Capital Management 0.68% 121,000 $1.3M
7 DLD Asset Management, LP 0.65% 660,000 $7.2M
8 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.62% 135,611 $1.5M
9 Boothe Investment Group, Inc. 0.42% 119,087 $1.3M
10 Tuttle Capital Management, LLC 0.36% 20,000 $218K
11 SPX Gestao de Recursos Ltda 0.28% 305,000 $3.3M
12 K2 Principal Fund, L.P. 0.21% 279,994 $3.0M
13 Highbridge Capital Management LLC 0.19% 546,962 $5.9M
14 Diametric Capital, LP 0.15% 53,332 $581K
15 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.15% 96,400 $1.0M
16 Three Magnolias Financial Advisors, LLC 0.14% 20,900 $228K
17 Shay Capital LLC 0.12% 132,747 $1.4M
18 Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. 0.10% 246,240 $2.7M
19 Periscope Capital INC. 0.09% 75,000 $819K
20 Saba Capital Management, L.P. 0.06% 198,484 $2.2M
21 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.05% 30,000 $327K
22 Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. 0.05% 1,724,438 $18.8M
23 Yakira Capital Management, Inc. 0.05% 15,670 $171K
24 Ghisallo Capital Management LLC 0.04% 150,000 $1.6M
25 Canton Hathaway, LLC 0.04% 20,000 $218K
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 II In (CEPT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CEPT?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CEPT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for CEPT?

Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying: Last quarter: 41 funds sold vs only 26 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for CEPT holders?

Elite ownership — 98% AUM from top-100 funds: 9 of 69 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 98% of total institutional value in CEPT. 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 CEPT?

Mostly new holders — 42% entered in last year: Only 3 funds (4%) 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 II In (CEPT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CEPT has moved -2.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CEPT has gained +9.2% 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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