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Chefs Whse Inc (CHEF)

281 + 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
↑ +37
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — CHEF

Based on 285 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, 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
285 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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Fast accumulation — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+56 new funds entered over the past year (+24% 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 — 59% buying

175 buying124 selling
Last quarter: 175 funds bought or added vs 124 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 (+29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CHEF position: 44 → 37 → 43 → 72. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 26% new
155 out of 285 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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Value +68% but shares only +16% — price-driven

Value
+67%
Shares
+16%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +68%, but actual share count only changed +16%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

40 → 44 → 37 → 43 → 72 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 37 → 43 → 72. A growing number of institutions are discovering CHEF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 291 holders: 176 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 83 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 70% AUM from top-100 funds

70% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 284 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 70% 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.
3.9
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 — CHEF

In 2026 Q2, 175 hedge funds were net buyers of CHEF (72 opened a new position, 103 added to an existing one), while 124 reduced or exited (89 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 70% of total institutional value in CHEF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +37 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 285.

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 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 85d ago
CHEF
+12.8%
XLP
-0.7%

CHEF outperformed XLP by +13.5% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 40d ago
CHEF
-0.7%
XLP
-4.2%

Since the filing became public, CHEF outperformed XLP by +3.5% .

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.

12 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CHEF
281 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 281 248 13.31%
13F Shares 40M 38M 5.24%
Total Value $3.66B $2.20B 65.79%
New Positions 71 43 +28
Increased Positions 100 96 +4
Closed Positions 37 32 +5
Reduced Positions 87 73 +14
Total Calls 3 1 200.0%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 3.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

281 + 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 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 2.65% 80,970 $7.8M
2 Expect Equity LLC 1.30% 21,048 $2.0M
3 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 1.11% 652,042 $62.7M
4 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.84% 137,839 $13.3M
5 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.61% 70,932 $6.8M
6 Nicholas Investment Partners, LP 0.57% 104,457 $10.0M
7 Odyssean, LLC 0.51% 32,758 $3.1M
8 Numerai GP LLC 0.44% 55,847 $5.4M
9 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.41% 7,050 $678K
10 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.38% 76,389 $7.3M
11 Select Equity Group, L.P. 0.36% 765,435 $73.6M
12 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.36% 55,295 $5.3M
13 Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC 0.33% 124,727 $12.0M
14 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 0.32% 93,187 $9.0M
15 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.32% 22,466 $2.2M
16 Park Capital Management, LLC / WI 0.17% 3,072 $295K
17 PDT Partners, LLC 0.17% 34,082 $3.3M
18 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.16% 10,169 $977K
19 Vista Finance, LLC 0.15% 2,802 $269K
20 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.15% 38,695 $3.7M
21 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.14% 17,111 $1.6M
22 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.13% 898,627 $86.4M
23 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.11% 57,544 $5.5M
24 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.11% 173,610 $16.7M
25 FORA Capital, LLC 0.10% 15,800 $1.5M
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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 — 59% buying: Last quarter: 175 funds bought or added vs 124 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 — 70% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 284 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 70% 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?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 155 out of 285 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 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CHEF has moved -0.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -4.2% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), CHEF has gained +12.8% vs -0.7% for XLP. 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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