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CHEFS WHSE INC (CHEF)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — CHEF

Based on 226 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CHEF 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
226 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+45 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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

131 buying112 selling
Last quarter: 131 funds bought or added vs 112 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 (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 53 → 39 → 42 → 36. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 23% new
131 out of 226 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

23 → 53 → 39 → 42 → 36 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 39 → 42 → 36. CHEF 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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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

64% veterans 11% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 228 current holders: 147 (64%) 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.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 226 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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: 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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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

48 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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1.1
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CHEF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 13 days 228 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in CHEF. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 228 238 -4.2%
13F Shares 39M 38M 2.73%
Total Value $2.44B $2.22B 9.77%
New Positions 36 42 -6
Increased Positions 99 88 +11
Closed Positions 44 30 +14
Reduced Positions 74 95 -21
Total Calls 1 4 -75.0%
Total Puts 1 3 -66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

228 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of CHEF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 1.88% 153,772 $9.1M
2 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.43% 24,520 $1K
3 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.36% 40,803 $2.4M
4 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.35% 7,050 $419K
5 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 0.33% 155,598 $9.3M
6 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.28% 76,427 $4.5M
7 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.11% 273,246 $16.2M
8 WELCH & FORBES LLC 0.05% 64,255 $3.8M
9 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.05% 3,748 $223K
10 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.04% 20,768 $1.2M
11 Covestor Ltd 0.04% 928
12 Ascentis Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% 3,104 $185K
13 JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC 0.03% 612,536 $36.4M
14 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 6,997 $436K
15 BESSEMER GROUP INC 0.02% 231,181 $14K
16 Aberdeen Group plc 0.02% 213,574 $12.7M
17 TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY 0.02% 39,958 $2K
18 THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS 0.02% 158,259 $9K
19 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.02% 265 $16K
20 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 16,100
21 Verdence Capital Advisors LLC 0.02% 4,831 $287K
22 NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND 0.02% 199,568 $11.9M
23 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.02% 14,500 $862K
24 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.02% 20,288 $1.2M
25 Pictet Asset Management Holding SA 0.01% 228,068 $13.6M
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CHEF 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 CHEF?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 131 funds bought or added vs 112 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 226 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 131 out of 226 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.

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.