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Criteo S A (CRTO)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — CRTO

Based on 141 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CRTO 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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High ownership — 80% of 3.0Y peak

80% of all-time peak
141 funds currently hold this stock — 80% of the 3.0-year high of 177 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 15% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
25 fewer hedge funds hold CRTO compared to a year ago (-15% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

87 buying68 selling
Last quarter: 87 funds bought or added vs 68 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 (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 29 → 30 → 24. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 17% new
93 out of 141 hedge funds have held CRTO 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 -2%, value -20%

Value
-19%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -20%. 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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Steady discovery — ~24 new funds/quarter

23 → 22 → 29 → 30 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 29 → 30 → 24. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 17% newcomers

72% veterans 11% 1-2yr 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 151 holders: 108 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 17 entered 1–2 years ago, and 26 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 140 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in CRTO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.4/10 — 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 — CRTO

In 2026 Q1, 87 hedge funds were net buyers of CRTO (24 opened a new position, 63 added to an existing one), while 68 reduced or exited (42 trimmed, 26 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 51% of total institutional value in CRTO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 141.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CRTO

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

Market Analysis: CRTO

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Company Profile: CRTO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Criteo S A (CRTO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CRTO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 79d ago
CRTO
-2.5%
XLC
+0.7%

CRTO outperformed XLC by -3.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
CRTO
+8.4%
XLC
-3.8%

Since the filing became public, CRTO outperformed XLC by +12.2% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

11 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CRTO
141 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 141 143 -1.4%
13F Shares 41M 42M -1.99%
Total Value $698M $867M -19.5%
New Positions 24 30 -6
Increased Positions 59 55 +4
Closed Positions 26 31 -5
Reduced Positions 39 42 -3
Total Calls 7 3 133.33%
Total Puts 4 5 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.57 1.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

141 + investors

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

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Top 25 CRTO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Nierenberg Investment Management Company, LLC 9.37% 1,052,787 $18.9M
2 VELA Investment Management, LLC 3.38% 822,470 $14.7M
3 Senvest Management, LLC 2.73% 4,597,322 $82.4M
4 BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd 2.39% 2,260,000 $40.5M
5 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.86% 233,538 $4.2M
6 Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC 1.73% 213,261 $3.8M
7 Waterfront Wealth Inc. 0.69% 208,923 $3.7M
8 Div Capital Phoenix Assets Ltd 0.50% 121,000 $2.2M
9 DnB Asset Management AS 0.30% 4,630,958 $83.1M
10 Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC 0.29% 23,197 $416K
11 Barometer Capital Management INC. 0.28% 44,900 $805K
12 denkapparat Operations GmbH 0.24% 32,718 $587K
13 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 0.16% 191,193 $3.4M
14 Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) 0.12% 297,112 $5.3M
15 Ardsley Advisory Partners LP 0.12% 50,500 $905K
16 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.11% 79,515 $1.4M
17 Neuberger Berman Group LLC 0.11% 7,948,434 $142.4M
18 Black Creek Investment Management Inc. 0.08% 79,733 $1.4M
19 Centurion Wealth Management LLC 0.05% 11,250 $202K
20 Verdence Capital Advisors LLC 0.04% 40,580 $728K
21 APG Asset Management N.V. 0.04% 844,174 $13.1M
22 Boothbay Fund Management, LLC 0.03% 134,100 $2.4M
23 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 10,264 $184K
24 CastleKnight Management LP 0.03% 94,800 $1.7M
25 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.03% 10,100 $181K
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 — Criteo S A (CRTO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CRTO?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CRTO 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 CRTO?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 87 funds bought or added vs 68 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 CRTO holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 33 of 140 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in CRTO. 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 CRTO?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 93 out of 141 hedge funds have held CRTO 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 Criteo S A (CRTO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CRTO has moved +8.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.8% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CRTO has gained -2.5% vs +0.7% for XLC. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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