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Cincinnati Finl Corp (CINF)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — CINF

Based on 916 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CINF 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
916 hedge funds hold CINF 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 — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+73 new funds entered over the past year (+9% 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 — 53% buying

452 buying407 selling
Last quarter: 452 funds bought or added vs 407 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 (-26 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 97 → 93 → 134 → 108. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 18% new
585 out of 916 hedge funds have held CINF 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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Growing discovery — still being found

108 → 97 → 93 → 134 → 108 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 97 → 93 → 134 → 108. A growing number of institutions are discovering CINF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 926 holders: 624 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 101 entered 1–2 years ago, and 201 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 914 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in CINF. 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 — CINF

In 2026 Q1, 452 hedge funds were net buyers of CINF (108 opened a new position, 344 added to an existing one), while 407 reduced or exited (301 trimmed, 106 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 42% of total institutional value in CINF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 916.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CINF

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

Market Analysis: CINF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Cincinnati Finl Corp (CINF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CINF 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 · 80d ago
CINF
nan%
XLF
+9.5%

CINF outperformed XLF by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
CINF
nan%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, CINF outperformed XLF by nan% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

59 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CINF
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 911 914 -0.33%
13F Shares 106M 111M -3.69%
Total Value $16.44B $17.70B -7.14%
New Positions 105 134 -29
Increased Positions 340 306 +34
Closed Positions 108 72 +36
Reduced Positions 295 300 -5
Total Calls 6 9 -33.33%
Total Puts 6 6 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

911 + investors

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Top 25 CINF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GatePass Capital, LLC 7.14% 97,242 $15.3M
2 Topsail Wealth Management, LLC 6.91% 297,642 $46.8M
3 Schulhoff & Co Inc 3.45% 53,418 $8.4M
4 Welch Group, LLC 2.34% 396,491 $62.4M
5 Weaver C. Barksdale & Associates, Inc. 2.05% 13,686 $2.2M
6 Johnson Investment Counsel Inc 1.85% 1,453,793 $228.8M
7 London Co of Virginia 1.83% 1,887,411 $297.0M
8 Kinloch Capital, LLC 1.65% 25,730 $4.0M
9 Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC 1.56% 52,751 $8.3M
10 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 1.55% 24,464 $3.8M
11 First Financial Bank - Trust Division 1.46% 115,190 $18.1M
12 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.36% 9,400 $1.5M
13 Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc /Oh/ 1.30% 1,498,676 $235.8M
14 Verity & Verity, LLC 1.24% 105,830 $16.7M
15 Revisor Wealth Management LLC 1.20% 27,397 $4.3M
16 Lcnb Corp 1.19% 22,473 $3.5M
17 Trueblood Wealth Management, LLC 1.09% 17,712 $2.8M
18 Cherokee Insurance Co 1.08% 18,000 $2.8M
19 Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, INC. 1.07% 12,255 $1.9M
20 Monarch Capital Management Inc 1.05% 27,192 $4.3M
21 Vest Financial, LLC 1.01% 532,344 $83.8M
22 Aegon Asset Management UK plc 1.00% 478,179 $75.2M
23 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.98% 755,847 $118.9M
24 Bahl & Gaynor Inc 0.97% 1,217,450 $191.6M
25 Values First Advisors, Inc. 0.96% 11,668 $1.8M
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 — Cincinnati Finl Corp (CINF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CINF?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CINF 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 CINF?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 452 funds bought or added vs 407 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 CINF holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 914 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in CINF. 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 CINF?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 585 out of 916 hedge funds have held CINF 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 Cincinnati Finl Corp (CINF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CINF has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CINF has gained nan% vs +9.5% 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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