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CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC NEW (CLF)

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

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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — CLF

Based on 542 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 CLF 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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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
542 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 597 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding CLF is almost the same as a year ago (-7 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

296 buying261 selling
Last quarter: 296 funds bought or added vs 261 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 (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CLF position: 93 → 82 → 73 → 86. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 15% new
355 out of 542 hedge funds have held CLF 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +13%, value -15%

Value
-15%
Shares
+13%
Last quarter: funds added +13% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -15%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~86 new funds/quarter

96 → 93 → 82 → 73 → 86 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 93 → 82 → 73 → 86. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

73% veterans 8% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 596 current holders: 438 (73%) 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 — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 542 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CLF

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

Market Analysis: CLF

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Company Profile: CLF

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

79 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
Consensus
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5.7
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CLF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 596 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 596 586 1.71%
13F Shares 499M 440M 13.47%
Total Value $6.62B $7.79B -15.02%
New Positions 90 76 +14
Increased Positions 270 228 +42
Closed Positions 84 80 +4
Reduced Positions 245 267 -22
Total Calls 29 34 -14.71%
Total Puts 27 27 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.93 0.79 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

596 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of CLF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 1.49% 2,137,166 $18.1M
2 First Dallas Securities Inc. 0.75% 241,100 $2.0M
3 Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC 0.44% 144,180 $1.2M
4 Register Financial Advisors LLC 0.33% 105,325 $890K
5 Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC 0.31% 169,077 $1.4M
6 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.29% 2,378,691 $20.1M
7 KOM Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.25% 44,220 $374K
8 LEE DANNER & BASS INC 0.24% 452,000 $3.8M
9 Sterneck Capital Management, LLC 0.19% 50,558 $427K
10 4WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. 0.16% 22,832 $185K
11 JB Capital LLC 0.16% 462,593 $3.9M
12 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.15% 112,000 $1.4M
13 Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. 0.15% 74,421 $629K
14 Infinity Wealth Counsel, LLC 0.14% 18,253 $154K
15 BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 0.13% 466,770 $3.9M
16 Fruth Investment Management 0.13% 60,925
17 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.12% 97,669 $825K
18 Northland Capital Management LLC 0.11% 24,576 $208K
19 Marshall Financial Group, LLC 0.11% 82,561 $698K
20 Community Bank of Raymore 0.10% 17,335 $146K
21 ARS Investment Partners, LLC 0.10% 223,222 $1.9M
22 MFA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.08% 47,022 $397K
23 HUNTER ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.08% 68,000
24 TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC 0.07% 162,044 $1.4M
25 CULLEN INVESTMENT GROUP, LTD. 0.07% 62,069 $524K
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 — CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC NEW (CLF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CLF?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 296 funds bought or added vs 261 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 CLF holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 42 of 542 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 CLF?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 355 out of 542 hedge funds have held CLF 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.