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CME GROUP INC (CME)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +83
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — CME

Based on 1608 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 CME 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
1,608 hedge funds hold CME 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+228 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 56% buying

879 buying681 selling
Last quarter: 879 funds bought or added vs 681 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 (+70 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CME position: 198 → 169 → 133 → 203. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 16% new
1,028 out of 1,608 hedge funds have held CME 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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Steady discovery — ~203 new funds/quarter

166 → 198 → 169 → 133 → 203 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 198 → 169 → 133 → 203. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 1,660 current holders: 1,097 (66%) 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 — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 1608 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in CME. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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: CME

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

Market Analysis: CME

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Company Profile: CME

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

148 top-rated funds 37 high-conviction
Consensus
9.4
/ 10
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Elite
4.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CME
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 18 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1660 1587 4.6%
13F Shares 325M 317M 2.6%
Total Value $85.90B $82.68B 3.9%
New Positions 204 133 +71
Increased Positions 747 724 +23
Closed Positions 125 146 -21
Reduced Positions 650 660 -10
Total Calls 27 36 -25.0%
Total Puts 28 32 -12.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.04 0.89 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CME — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 15.59% 925,624 $272.3M
2 Prevatt Capital Ltd 12.89% 162,000 $47.8M
3 IRON Financial LLC 7.53% 58,308 $17.2M
4 COOPER INVESTORS PTY LTD 5.60% 46,552 $13.7M
5 PineStone Asset Management Inc. 5.39% 2,594,611 $766.3M
6 Hamlin Capital Management, LLC 5.15% 721,953 $213.2M
7 Guinness Asset Management LTD 4.07% 801,170 $236.0M
8 Martin Capital Partners, LLC 3.47% 31,572 $9K
9 Sarasin & Partners LLP 3.35% 930,687 $274.9M
10 Aull & Monroe Investment Management Corp 3.09% 22,505 $6.6M
11 Shelter Mutual Insurance Co 3.02% 45,920 $13.6M
12 SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC 2.96% 325,461 $96.1M
13 Fulcrum Capital LLC 2.76% 43,121 $12.7M
14 PROMETHIUM ADVISORS,LLC 2.67% 17,481 $5.2M
15 Keystone Financial Planning, Inc. 2.53% 32,037 $9.5M
16 MINDSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 2.46% 31,000 $9.2M
17 Praxis Capital Management LLC 2.33% 3,380 $998K
18 FRANKLIN STREET ADVISORS INC /NC 2.15% 118,388 $35.0M
19 Koa Wealth Management, LLC 2.04% 9,532 $2.8M
20 Canoe Financial LP 2.00% 496,402 $146.6M
21 Nemes Rush Group LLC 1.98% 70,524 $20.8M
22 TrueMark Investments, LLC 1.90% 33,110 $9.8M
23 BENEDICT FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC 1.87% 30,427 $9.0M
24 HARRELL INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC 1.82% 25,826 $7.6M
25 SAWGRASS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 1.82% 40,909 $12.1M
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 — CME GROUP INC (CME)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CME?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 879 funds bought or added vs 681 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 CME holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 1608 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in CME. 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 CME?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,028 out of 1,608 hedge funds have held CME 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.