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CERENCE INC (CRNC)

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

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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — CRNC

Based on 193 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRNC 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
193 hedge funds hold CRNC 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+35 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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 — 54% buying

107 buying90 selling
Last quarter: 107 funds bought or added vs 90 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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Steady new buyers — ~38 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 46 → 25 → 43 → 38. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

59% conviction (2yr+) 26% medium 15% new
114 out of 193 hedge funds have held CRNC 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 +15%, value -0%

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0%
Shares
+15%
Last quarter: funds added +15% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -0%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

39 → 46 → 25 → 43 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 46 → 25 → 43 → 38. A growing number of institutions are discovering CRNC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

73% veterans 7% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 204 current holders: 149 (73%) 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 — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 193 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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: CRNC

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

Market Analysis: CRNC

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Company Profile: CRNC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

34 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CRNC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 204 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 204 196 4.08%
13F Shares 38M 33M 15.21%
Total Value $405M $406M -0.13%
New Positions 40 43 -3
Increased Positions 85 86 -1
Closed Positions 32 28 +4
Reduced Positions 69 72 -3
Total Calls 8 9 -11.11%
Total Puts 8 9 -11.11%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

204 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of CRNC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES INC /ADV 0.09% 109,527 $691K
2 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.02% 154,379 $974K
3 Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC 0.01% 94,770 $598K
4 Leonteq Securities AG 0.00% 17,223 $109K
5 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.00% 44,883 $283K
6 Mosley Wealth Management 0.00% 586 $7K
7 Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 10,008 $63K
8 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 1,487 $9K
9 Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC 0.00% 17,509 $110K
10 Community Financial Services Group, LLC 0.00% 1,270 $9K
11 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 300 $2K
12 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 3,546 $22K
13 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 20,520 $129K
14 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 1,659 $10K
15 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 30,529 $221K
16 SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC 0.00% 705 $4K
17 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 1,528 $10K
18 NVWM, LLC 0.00% 100
19 Noble Wealth Management PBC 0.00% 44
20 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,087 $7K
21 Capital Advisors, Ltd. LLC 0.00% 81
22 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 959 $6K
23 SJS Investment Consulting Inc. 0.00% 45
24 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 183 $1K
25 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.00% 60
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 — CERENCE INC (CRNC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CRNC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRNC 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 CRNC?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 107 funds bought or added vs 90 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 CRNC holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 30 of 193 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% 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 CRNC?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 114 out of 193 hedge funds have held CRNC 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.