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CLEARWATER PAPER CORP (CLW)

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

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -18
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — CLW

Based on 124 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CLW 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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Below peak — only 64% of 3.0Y high

64% of all-time peak
Only 124 funds hold CLW today versus a peak of 193 funds at 2024 Q2 — just 64% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 27% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
47 fewer hedge funds hold CLW compared to a year ago (-27% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

66 buying79 selling
Last quarter: 79 funds reduced or exited vs 66 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~14 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 26 → 32 → 18 → 14. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

70% conviction (2yr+) 24% medium 6% new
87 out of 124 hedge funds have held CLW 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 +4%, value -13%

Value
-13%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: funds added +4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -13%. 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

43 → 26 → 32 → 18 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 32 → 18 → 14. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

74% veterans 13% 1-2yr 13% new
Of 126 current holders: 93 (74%) 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 — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
27 of 124 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
1.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.5/10 — 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: CLW

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

Market Analysis: CLW

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Company Profile: CLW

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

25 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
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Elite
0.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CLW
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 126 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 126 146 -13.7%
13F Shares 14M 13M 3.66%
Total Value $241M $277M -13.11%
New Positions 14 18 -4
Increased Positions 54 53 +1
Closed Positions 32 37 -5
Reduced Positions 51 60 -9
Total Calls 5 4 25.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.2 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

126 + investors

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Top 15 institutional holders of CLW — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.03% 128,150 $1.8M
2 Investors Research Corp 0.01% 3,150 $45K
3 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.01% 3,662 $53K
4 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.00% 114,013 $1.6M
5 STRS OHIO 0.00% 29,800 $429K
6 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 4,498 $65K
7 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 439 $6K
8 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.00% 191
9 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 516 $7K
10 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 26
11 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 632
12 Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% 74 $1K
13 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 211 $3K
14 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.00% 24
15 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 38
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 — CLEARWATER PAPER CORP (CLW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CLW?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CLW 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 CLW?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 79 funds reduced or exited vs 66 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for CLW holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 27 of 124 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 CLW?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 87 out of 124 hedge funds have held CLW 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.