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CAPITAL ONE FINL CORP (COF)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in COF. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +191
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — COF

Based on 2068 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added COF 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
2,068 hedge funds hold COF 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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Fast accumulation — +63% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+798 new funds entered over the past year (+63% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

1119 buying843 selling
Last quarter: 1,119 funds bought or added vs 843 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 (+157 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new COF position: 182 → 618 → 173 → 330. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 30% new
1,065 out of 2,068 hedge funds have held COF 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

212 → 182 → 618 → 173 → 330 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 182 → 618 → 173 → 330. COF is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 57% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Of 2,144 current holders: 1,230 (57%) 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 2068 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in COF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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: COF

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

Market Analysis: COF

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

164 top-rated funds 42 high-conviction
Consensus
9.6
/ 10
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Elite
6.6
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Hedge Fund Positioning: COF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 16 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 2144 1951 9.89%
13F Shares 553M 549M 0.8%
Total Value $133.04B $115.64B 15.05%
New Positions 339 176 +163
Increased Positions 896 870 +26
Closed Positions 144 145 -1
Reduced Positions 788 743 +45
Total Calls 42 45 -6.67%
Total Puts 46 41 12.2%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.1 0.91 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of COF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 LB Partners LLC 11.46% 70,056 $12.8M
2 JCSD Capital, LLC 3.88% 20,100 $3.7M
3 MLP3, LLC 3.46% 17,195 $3.1M
4 Bronte Capital Management Pty Ltd. 3.38% 187,369 $34.2M
5 Xcel Wealth Management, LLC 2.74% 54,396 $9.9M
6 Eldred Rock Partners, LLC 2.74% 59,070 $10.8M
7 PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 2.71% 4,580,120 $835.6M
8 SHIKIAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 2.63% 49,983 $9K
9 Stolper Co 2.54% 49,065 $9K
10 Reliant Investment Management, LLC 2.43% 27,586 $5.0M
11 First Fiduciary Investment Counsel, Inc. 2.15% 58,544 $11K
12 Blume Capital Management, Inc. 2.00% 64,578 $11.8M
13 CORTLAND ASSOCIATES INC/MO 1.72% 65,742 $12.0M
14 Hosking Partners LLP 1.71% 262,312 $47.9M
15 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 1.70% 113,644 $20.7M
16 DELTEC ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 1.61% 48,270 $8.8M
17 Seascape Capital Management 1.47% 27,950 $5K
18 Rydar Equities, Inc. 1.46% 10,319 $1.9M
19 McMillan Office, Inc. 1.43% 61,194 $11.2M
20 Alpha Omega Wealth Management LLC 1.37% 46,429 $8.5M
21 Alley Investment Management Company, LLC 1.34% 60,268 $11.0M
22 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 1.33% 48,686 $8.9M
23 CYPRESS FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC 1.14% 22,701 $4.1M
24 Trust Investment Advisors 1.10% 10,272 $1.9M
25 MERIDIAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC. 1.09% 25,195 $4.6M
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 — CAPITAL ONE FINL CORP (COF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for COF?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added COF 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 COF?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 1,119 funds bought or added vs 843 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 COF holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 2068 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in COF. 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 COF?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,065 out of 2,068 hedge funds have held COF 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.