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Cno Finl Group Inc (CNO)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -9
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — CNO

Based on 352 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 CNO 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
352 hedge funds hold CNO 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+14 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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 — 50% buying

162 buying162 selling
Last quarter: 162 funds bought or added vs 162 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 (-27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 46 → 49 → 67 → 40. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 14% new
228 out of 352 hedge funds have held CNO 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

62 → 46 → 49 → 67 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 46 → 49 → 67 → 40. A growing number of institutions are discovering CNO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 354 holders: 247 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 41 entered 1–2 years ago, and 66 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 352 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in CNO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — CNO

In 2026 Q1, 162 hedge funds were net buyers of CNO (40 opened a new position, 122 added to an existing one), while 162 reduced or exited (113 trimmed, 49 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 48% of total institutional value in CNO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -9 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 352.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CNO

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

Market Analysis: CNO

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Company Profile: CNO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Cno Finl Group Inc (CNO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CNO 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 · 82d ago
CNO
+23.8%
XLF
+8.5%

CNO outperformed XLF by +15.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
CNO
+8.6%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, CNO outperformed XLF by +3.8% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

22 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CNO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 351 361 -2.77%
13F Shares 75M 89M -15.54%
Total Value $2.93B $4.06B -27.78%
New Positions 39 67 -28
Increased Positions 122 92 +30
Closed Positions 49 40 +9
Reduced Positions 112 134 -22
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 CNO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kestrel Investment Management Corp 3.76% 153,250 $6.3M
2 Paradice Investment Management LLC 2.11% 273,329 $11.2M
3 Huber Capital Management LLC 1.39% 218,998 $9.0M
4 Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc 0.95% 733,646 $30.1M
5 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 0.83% 42,364 $1.7M
6 FJ Capital Management LLC 0.61% 131,679 $5.4M
7 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.52% 3,752,992 $154.1M
8 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.42% 20,597 $846K
9 RBF Capital, LLC 0.40% 185,034 $7.6M
10 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.38% 119,754 $4.9M
11 Pzena Investment Management LLC 0.33% 2,470,921 $101.5M
12 Hennessy Advisors Inc 0.26% 177,400 $7.3M
13 R Squared Ltd 0.25% 11,002 $452K
14 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.20% 21,290 $874K
15 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.17% 110,459 $4.5M
16 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.15% 79,049 $3.2M
17 Cim Investment Management Inc 0.15% 13,301 $546K
18 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.14% 37,445 $1.5M
19 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.13% 1,889,224 $77.6M
20 denkapparat Operations GmbH 0.13% 7,528 $309K
21 Legacy Advisors, LLC 0.13% 26,351 $1.1M
22 Twinbeech Capital LP 0.13% 29,600 $1.2M
23 Odyssean, LLC 0.12% 7,785 $320K
24 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.11% 15,844 $637K
25 Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. 0.09% 361,556 $14.8M
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 — Cno Finl Group Inc (CNO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CNO?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 162 funds bought or added vs 162 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 CNO holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 352 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in CNO. 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 CNO?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 228 out of 352 hedge funds have held CNO 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 Cno Finl Group Inc (CNO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CNO has moved +8.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CNO has gained +23.8% vs +8.5% 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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