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Cognizant Technology Solutio (CTSH)

971 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CTSH. 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
↓ -66
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — CTSH

Based on 981 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 CTSH 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 — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
981 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 1,047 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding CTSH is almost the same as a year ago (-11 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

484 buying579 selling
Last quarter: 579 funds reduced or exited vs 484 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-77 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 117 → 114 → 203 → 126. 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+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new
650 out of 981 hedge funds have held CTSH 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 -6%, value -31%

Value
-31%
Shares
-5%
Last quarter: funds added -6% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -31%. 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

126 → 117 → 114 → 203 → 126 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 117 → 114 → 203 → 126. A growing number of institutions are discovering CTSH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,009 holders: 710 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 96 entered 1–2 years ago, and 203 (20%) 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
63 of 976 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in CTSH. 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 — CTSH

In 2026 Q1, 484 hedge funds were net buyers of CTSH (126 opened a new position, 358 added to an existing one), while 579 reduced or exited (387 trimmed, 192 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 48% of total institutional value in CTSH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -66 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 981.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CTSH

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

Market Analysis: CTSH

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Cognizant Technology Solutio (CTSH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CTSH has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
CTSH
-18.5%
XLK
+44.0%

CTSH outperformed XLK by -62.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
CTSH
+6.8%
XLK
+8.6%

Since the filing became public, CTSH outperformed XLK by -1.8% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

55 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CTSH
971 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 971 1047 -7.26%
13F Shares 453M 481M -5.7%
Total Value $27.00B $39.35B -31.37%
New Positions 123 203 -80
Increased Positions 345 338 +7
Closed Positions 199 110 +89
Reduced Positions 379 367 +12
Total Calls 16 26 -38.46%
Total Puts 17 23 -26.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.06 0.88 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

971 + investors

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

QUARTER:
Top 25 CTSH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Dalton Investments, Inc. 15.84% 266,838 $16.4M
2 Ashoka WhiteOak Capital Pte Ltd 10.68% 460,170 $28.1M
3 ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd 6.74% 914,624 $56.1M
4 Ae Industrial Partners, LP 5.54% 1,470,589 $90.2M
5 Pzena Investment Management LLC 4.04% 20,262,362 $1.24B
6 Yacktman Asset Management LP 2.46% 3,008,138 $184.5M
7 Hendershot Investments Inc. 2.25% 272,311 $16.7M
8 Bright Rock Capital Management, LLC 1.64% 135,000 $8.3M
9 Junto Capital Management LP 1.43% 1,105,299 $67.8M
10 Virtus Family Office LLC 1.40% 26,667 $1.6M
11 Trinity Street Asset Management LLP 1.37% 326,432 $20.0M
12 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.33% 23,500 $1.4M
13 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 1.32% 3,042,840 $186.7M
14 Hudson Capital Management LLC 1.26% 79,220 $4.9M
15 Longaeva Partners L.P. 1.25% 548,800 $33.7M
16 Birch Capital Management, LLC 1.22% 37,826 $2.3M
17 Access Investment Management LLC 1.19% 73,075 $4.5M
18 Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc 1.18% 237,419 $14.6M
19 Causeway Capital Management LLC 1.13% 1,504,253 $92.3M
20 Postrock Partners LLC 1.12% 39,522 $2.4M
21 Neo Ivy Capital Management 1.07% 66,422 $4.1M
22 Edmp, INC. 1.06% 21,455 $1.3M
23 Schwerin Boyle Capital Management Inc 1.04% 133,964 $8.2M
24 Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management, LLC 1.03% 56,943 $3.5M
25 Distillate Capital Partners LLC 1.02% 314,535 $19.3M
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 — Cognizant Technology Solutio (CTSH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CTSH?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 579 funds reduced or exited vs 484 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for CTSH holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 63 of 976 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in CTSH. 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 CTSH?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 650 out of 981 hedge funds have held CTSH 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 Cognizant Technology Solutio (CTSH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CTSH has moved +6.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +8.6% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CTSH has gained -18.5% vs +44.0% 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.

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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