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CERUS CORP (CERS)

158 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CERS. 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
↑ +5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — CERS

Based on 154 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CERS 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
154 hedge funds hold CERS 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+7 new funds entered over the past year (+5% 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 — 56% buying

86 buying67 selling
Last quarter: 86 funds bought or added vs 67 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 (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CERS position: 21 → 18 → 14 → 25. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 16% new
98 out of 154 hedge funds have held CERS 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 +35% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+34%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +35%, 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 — ~25 new funds/quarter

16 → 21 → 18 → 14 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 18 → 14 → 25. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 158 current holders: 108 (68%) 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.
✅

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

25% from top-100 AUM funds
28 of 154 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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: CERS

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

Market Analysis: CERS

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

12 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CERS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 13 days 158 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 158 153 3.27%
13F Shares 142M 136M 4.11%
Total Value $292M $217M 34.69%
New Positions 25 14 +11
Increased Positions 68 71 -3
Closed Positions 20 15 +5
Reduced Positions 52 50 +2
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of CERS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.06% 5,281,136 $9.6M
2 R Squared Ltd 0.02% 18,495 $34K
3 Williams & Novak, LLC 0.02% 12,405 $23K
4 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. 0.01% 4,516,606 $8.2M
5 Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC 0.01% 85,000 $155K
6 Abel Hall, LLC 0.00% 10,621 $19K
7 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.00% 1,251,093 $2.3M
8 Burton Enright Welch 0.00% 11,056 $20K
9 STEPHENS INC /AR/ 0.00% 103,192 $188K
10 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.00% 30,992 $56K
11 Capital Advisors, Ltd. LLC 0.00% 9,000 —
12 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 2,769 $4K
13 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 3,063 $6K
14 BURKETT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 2,445 $4K
15 Krilogy Financial LLC 0.00% 15,312 $31K
16 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 59,761 $109K
17 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.00% 19,145 $35K
18 UBS Group AG 0.00% 2,099,353 $3.8M
19 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 102,759 $191K
20 HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 0.00% 231,353 $419K
21 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 47,100 —
22 Merit Financial Group, LLC 0.00% 15,333 $28K
23 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.00% 4,000 $7K
24 MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 24,681 $45K
25 NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 45,196 $82K
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 — CERUS CORP (CERS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CERS?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 86 funds bought or added vs 67 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 CERS holders?

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds: 28 of 154 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% 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 CERS?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 98 out of 154 hedge funds have held CERS 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.