Creative Realities Inc (CREX): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Creative Realities Inc (CREX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CREX has moved +6.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +9.1% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CREX gained +10.8% vs +44.8% for XLK. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Creative Realities Inc (CREX)

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

Smart Money Signals — CREX

Based on 30 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CREX 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

30 hedge funds hold CREX 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding CREX is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

16 buying10 selling

Last quarter: 16 funds were net buyers (11 opened a brand new position + 5 added to an existing one). Only 10 were sellers (3 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 5 → 6 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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40% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 40% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 27% new

12 out of 30 hedge funds have held CREX 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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Value +126% but shares only +72% — price-driven

Value

+126%

+71%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +126%, but actual share count only changed +72%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Growing discovery — still being found

3 → 3 → 5 → 6 → 11 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 5 → 6 → 11. A growing number of institutions are discovering CREX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 43% veterans vs 37% newcomers

■ 43% veterans ■ 20% 1-2yr ■ 37% new

Entry-cohort mix of 30 holders: 13 (43%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 11 (37%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

12% from top-100 AUM funds

10 of 30 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	30	26	15.38%
13F Shares	2M	1M	71.57%
Total Value	$8M	$4M	126.12%
New Positions	11	6	+5
Increased Positions	5	7	-2
Closed Positions	7	9	-2
Reduced Positions	3	4	-1
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

15.38%

13F Shares

71.57%

Total Value

$8M

$4M

126.12%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-2

Closed Positions

-2

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

30 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 CREX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Mink Brook Asset Management LLC	1.47%	763,379	$2.6M
2	Worth Venture Partners, LLC	0.31%	28,620	$98K
3	North Star Investment Management Corp.	0.03%	160,000	$550K
4	Sargent Investment Group, LLC	0.03%	56,400	$194K
5	Rothschild Wealth LLC	0.02%	64,900	$223K
6	Prospera Financial Services Inc	0.01%	133,176	$458K
7	Advisory Services Network, LLC	0.00%	80,000	$275K
8	Cerity Partners LLC	0.00%	331,926	$1.1M
9	XTX Topco Ltd	0.00%	14,705	$51K
10	Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co	0.00%	570	$2K
11	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.00%	68,502	$236K
12	Raymond James Financial Inc	0.00%	110,432	$380K
13	Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC	0.00%	15,000	$52K
14	Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co	0.00%	48,787	$168K
15	Citadel Advisors LLC	0.00%	73,879	$254K
16	Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership	0.00%	15	—
17	Vanguard Capital Management LLC	0.00%	255,546	$879K
18	Goldman Sachs Group Inc	0.00%	46,979	$162K
19	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	1,202	$4K
20	National Bank of Canada /Fi/	0.00%	1,363	$5K
21	Morgan Stanley	0.00%	12,000	$41K
22	UBS Group AG	0.00%	3,234	$11K
23	Arax Advisory Partners	0.00%	10	—
24	Royal Bank of Canada	0.00%	410	$1K
25	Larson Financial Group LLC	0.00%	1	—

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 — Creative Realities Inc (CREX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CREX?

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

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 16 funds were net buyers (11 opened a brand new position + 5 added to an existing one). Only 10 were sellers (3 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CREX holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100: 10 of 30 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held CREX?

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 12 out of 30 hedge funds have held CREX 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 Creative Realities Inc (CREX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CREX has moved +6.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +9.1% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CREX has gained +10.8% vs +44.8% for XLK. 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.

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Creative Realities Inc (CREX)

Smart Money Signals — CREX

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +126% but shares only +72% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 43% veterans vs 37% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

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