Community West Bancshares Ne (CWBC): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Community West Bancshares Ne (CWBC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CWBC has moved +11.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +8.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CWBC gained +10.5% vs +6.6% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Community West Bancshares Ne (CWBC)

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

Smart Money Signals — CWBC

Based on 123 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CWBC 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

123 hedge funds hold CWBC 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 — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+25 new funds entered over the past year (+26% 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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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

75 buying44 selling

Last quarter: 75 funds were net buyers (30 opened a brand new position + 45 added to an existing one). Only 44 were sellers (27 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new CWBC position: 10 → 10 → 22 → 30. 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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Mostly new holders — 35% entered in last year

■ 7% conviction (2yr+) ■ 59% medium ■ 35% new

Only 8 funds (7%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

13 → 10 → 10 → 22 → 30 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 10 → 22 → 30. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Mixed cohorts — 7% veterans, 41% new entrants

■ 7% veterans ■ 52% 1-2yr ■ 41% new

Of 125 current holders: 9 (7%) held 2+ years, 65 held 1–2 years, 51 (41%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds

39 of 123 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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	123	110	11.82%
13F Shares	11M	10M	9.75%
Total Value	$258M	$230M	12.25%
New Positions	30	22	+8
Increased Positions	45	34	+11
Closed Positions	17	9	+8
Reduced Positions	26	33	-7
Total Calls	0	1	-100.0%
Total Puts	2	1	100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	1.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

123

110

11.82%

13F Shares

11M

10M

9.75%

Total Value

$258M

$230M

12.25%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+11

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-7

Total Calls

-100.0%

Total Puts

100.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

1.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

123 + investors

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

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

Top 25 CWBC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Fourthstone LLC	5.38%	1,362,205	$31.7M
2	PL Capital Advisors, LLC	2.32%	329,551	$7.7M
3	Cutler Capital Management, LLC	1.02%	162,590	$3.8M
4	Siena Capital Partners GP, LLC	0.77%	127,116	$3.0M
5	Caldwell Sutter Capital, INC.	0.70%	74,077	$1.7M
6	Arbiter Partners Capital Management LLC	0.59%	43,864	$1.0M
7	Private Management Group Inc	0.36%	529,645	$12.3M
8	Mendon Capital Advisors Corp	0.22%	24,796	$578K
9	Systematic Financial Management LP	0.22%	410,578	$9.6M
10	Daytona Street Capital LLC	0.21%	11,850	$277K
11	Potentia Wealth	0.18%	20,162	$470K
12	Pinnacle Holdings, LLC	0.17%	21,906	$510K
13	Bridgewealth Advisory Group, LLC	0.12%	25,800	$601K
14	ELCO Management Co., LLC	0.11%	9,796	$228K
15	Sharper & Granite LLC	0.08%	10,362	$241K
16	Channel Wealth LLC	0.05%	9,689	$226K
17	KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp	0.05%	1,569	$38K
18	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.04%	10,632	$248K
19	Rs Crum INC.	0.04%	8,873	$207K
20	EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.02%	57,456	$675K
21	Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC	0.02%	276,060	$6.4M
22	Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC	0.02%	20,113	$469K
23	Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC	0.01%	41,916	$977K
24	Orion Porfolio Solutions, LLC	0.01%	41,915	$977K
25	Bfsg, LLC	0.01%	3,762	$88K

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 — Community West Bancshares Ne (CWBC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CWBC?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CWBC 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 CWBC?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 75 funds were net buyers (30 opened a brand new position + 45 added to an existing one). Only 44 were sellers (27 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CWBC holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 39 of 123 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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 CWBC?

Mostly new holders — 35% entered in last year: Only 8 funds (7%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Community West Bancshares Ne (CWBC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CWBC has moved +11.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +8.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CWBC has gained +10.5% vs +6.6% for XLF. 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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Community West Bancshares Ne (CWBC)

Smart Money Signals — CWBC

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +26% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

Mostly new holders — 35% entered in last year

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Mixed cohorts — 7% veterans, 41% new entrants

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

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