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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIO (CTSH)

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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +80
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — CTSH

Based on 977 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CTSH 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
977 hedge funds hold CTSH 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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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+70 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

518 buying458 selling
Last quarter: 518 funds bought or added vs 458 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 (+79 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CTSH position: 118 → 109 → 108 → 187. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

68% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 17% new
662 out of 977 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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Value +26% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Value
+26%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +26%, but actual share count only changed +2%. 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

119 → 118 → 109 → 108 → 187 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 118 → 109 → 108 → 187. 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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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 8% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 1,018 current holders: 728 (72%) 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
45 of 977 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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.
3.5
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: 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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Company Profile: CTSH

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

107 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CTSH
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1018 947 7.5%
13F Shares 471M 461M 2.24%
Total Value $38.64B $30.64B 26.09%
New Positions 196 110 +86
Increased Positions 392 389 +3
Closed Positions 114 131 -17
Reduced Positions 399 426 -27
Total Calls 25 27 -7.41%
Total Puts 22 29 -24.14%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.88 1.07 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CTSH — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ashoka WhiteOak Capital Pte Ltd 10.68% 460,170 $28.1M
2 PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 4.04% 20,262,362 $1.24B
3 Hendershot Investments Inc. 2.25% 272,311 $16.7M
4 Cairn Investment Group, Inc. 1.76% 57,845 $4K
5 BRIGHT ROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.64% 135,000 $8.3M
6 Trinity Street Asset Management LLP 1.37% 326,432 $20.0M
7 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.33% 23,500 $1.4M
8 Hudson Capital Management LLC 1.26% 79,220 $4.9M
9 Birch Capital Management, LLC 1.22% 37,826 $2.3M
10 CAMPBELL NEWMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 1.18% 237,419 $14.6M
11 EDMP, INC. 1.06% 21,455 $1.3M
12 WALLED LAKE PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.03% 56,943 $3.5M
13 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.98% 864,021 $53.0M
14 Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC 0.97% 74,570 $4.5M
15 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.92% 25,227 $1.5M
16 LOUISBOURG INVESTMENTS INC. 0.74% 78,029 $3.9M
17 EADS & HEALD WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.57% 18,529 $1.1M
18 E. Ohman J:or Asset Management AB 0.54% 336,161 $20.6M
19 NorthCrest Asset Manangement, LLC 0.47% 240,669 $15.1M
20 Vest Financial, LLC 0.46% 619,575 $38.0M
21 MQS Management LLC 0.42% 10,020 $615K
22 Arbor Wealth Advisors LLC 0.42% 9,652 $592K
23 LEDERER & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL/CA 0.41% 9,483
24 McMillan Office, Inc. 0.37% 46,940 $2.9M
25 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.32% 54,516 $3.3M
Investor Ownership
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% 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?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 518 funds bought or added vs 458 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 CTSH holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 977 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 662 out of 977 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.

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.