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Chefs Whse Inc (CHEF)

244 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CHEF. 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
↑ +10
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — CHEF

Based on 246 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 CHEF 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
246 hedge funds hold CHEF 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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

137 buying106 selling
Last quarter: 137 funds bought or added vs 106 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 (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CHEF position: 39 → 44 → 36 → 42. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 21% new
145 out of 246 hedge funds have held CHEF 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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Steady discovery — ~42 new funds/quarter

56 → 39 → 44 → 36 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 44 → 36 → 42. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 249 holders: 156 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 27 entered 1–2 years ago, and 66 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 245 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in CHEF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — CHEF

In 2026 Q1, 137 hedge funds were net buyers of CHEF (42 opened a new position, 95 added to an existing one), while 106 reduced or exited (74 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 53% of total institutional value in CHEF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 246.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CHEF

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

Market Analysis: CHEF

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Company Profile: CHEF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Chefs Whse Inc (CHEF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CHEF has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) 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 · 84d ago
CHEF
+58.4%
XLP
+0.9%

CHEF outperformed XLP by +57.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
CHEF
+17.2%
XLP
-2.2%

Since the filing became public, CHEF outperformed XLP by +19.4% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

24 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CHEF
244 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 244 236 3.39%
13F Shares 38M 39M -2.86%
Total Value $2.20B $2.45B -10.02%
New Positions 40 36 +4
Increased Positions 96 99 -3
Closed Positions 32 44 -12
Reduced Positions 73 72 +1
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 3.0 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

244 + investors

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

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Top 25 CHEF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Masterton Capital Management, LP 6.63% 122,375 $7.3M
2 Darwins River Capital, LP 2.44% 76,667 $4.6M
3 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 1.88% 153,772 $9.1M
4 Expect Equity LLC 1.47% 25,818 $1.5M
5 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 1.24% 269,219 $16.0M
6 Hestia Capital Management, LLC 0.91% 17,000 $1.0M
7 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.85% 677,638 $40.3M
8 Odyssean, LLC 0.51% 23,684 $1.4M
9 Nicholas Investment Partners, LP 0.39% 90,904 $5.4M
10 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.36% 40,803 $2.4M
11 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.35% 7,050 $419K
12 Hennessy Advisors Inc 0.33% 155,598 $9.3M
13 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 0.33% 114,599 $6.8M
14 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.28% 76,427 $4.5M
15 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.24% 65,018 $3.9M
16 Select Equity Group, L.P. 0.17% 551,686 $32.8M
17 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.15% 15,620 $929K
18 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.13% 1,288,165 $76.6M
19 Woodline Partners LP 0.12% 555,928 $33.0M
20 PDT Partners, LLC 0.12% 34,082 $2.0M
21 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.11% 264,604 $15.7M
22 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.11% 273,246 $16.2M
23 Nfj Investment Group, LLC 0.10% 42,201 $2.5M
24 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.08% 15,325 $911K
25 Inceptionr LLC 0.08% 5,383 $320K
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 — Chefs Whse Inc (CHEF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CHEF?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 137 funds bought or added vs 106 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 CHEF holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 245 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in CHEF. 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 CHEF?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 145 out of 246 hedge funds have held CHEF 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 Chefs Whse Inc (CHEF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CHEF has moved +17.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -2.2% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +19.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CHEF has gained +58.4% vs +0.9% for XLP. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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