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First Amern Finl Corp (FAF)

430 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in FAF. 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
↓ -16
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — FAF

Based on 431 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 FAF 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
431 hedge funds hold FAF 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding FAF is almost the same as a year ago (-8 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

211 buying213 selling
Last quarter: 211 funds bought or added vs 213 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 (-28 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 43 → 71 → 74 → 46. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 15% new
289 out of 431 hedge funds have held FAF 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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Steady discovery — ~46 new funds/quarter

84 → 43 → 71 → 74 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 71 → 74 → 46. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 435 holders: 310 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 38 entered 1–2 years ago, and 87 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 431 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in FAF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — FAF

In 2026 Q1, 211 hedge funds were net buyers of FAF (46 opened a new position, 165 added to an existing one), while 213 reduced or exited (151 trimmed, 62 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 44% of total institutional value in FAF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -16 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 431.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FAF

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

Market Analysis: FAF

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Company Profile: FAF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy First Amern Finl Corp (FAF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FAF has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 75d ago
FAF
+9.0%
XLF
+8.0%

FAF outperformed XLF by +1.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
FAF
-1.2%
XLF
+4.4%

Since the filing became public, FAF outperformed XLF by -5.6% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

28 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FAF
430 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 430 447 -3.8%
13F Shares 96M 100M -4.1%
Total Value $5.65B $6.28B -10.14%
New Positions 46 74 -28
Increased Positions 165 146 +19
Closed Positions 63 61 +2
Reduced Positions 150 147 +3
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

430 + investors

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

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Top 25 FAF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Perry Creek Capital LP 21.60% 574,914 $34.7M
2 HG Vora Capital Management, LLC 21.33% 675,000 $40.7M
3 Reinhart Partners, LLC. 2.64% 1,524,700 $91.9M
4 Davis Asset Management, L.P. 2.62% 1,500,000 $90.4M
5 Ariel Investments, LLC 2.59% 3,839,002 $231.5M
6 Lakewood Capital Management, LP 2.45% 643,904 $38.8M
7 PhiloSmith Capital Corp 2.30% 133,550 $8.1M
8 Channing Capital Management, LLC 2.27% 1,468,246 $88.5M
9 Resolute Capital Asset Partners LLC 1.90% 60,000 $3.6M
10 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 1.70% 383,079 $23.1M
11 Private Capital Management, LLC 1.59% 264,468 $15.9M
12 First American Trust, Fsb 1.41% 347,779 $21.0M
13 Avantyr Capital Partners, LP 1.20% 414,766 $25.0M
14 Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc 0.85% 445,993 $26.9M
15 Manning & Napier Advisors LLC 0.81% 953,168 $57.5M
16 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 0.66% 413,586 $24.9M
17 Blossom Wealth Management 0.66% 7,395 $446K
18 St Germain D J Co Inc 0.66% 275,390 $16.6M
19 Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors LLC 0.65% 40,913 $2.5M
20 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.56% 187,547 $11.3M
21 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.55% 880,804 $53.1M
22 NewSquare Capital LLC 0.51% 96,803 $5.8M
23 Bar Harbor Wealth Management 0.49% 139,682 $8.4M
24 Snyder Capital Management L P 0.39% 337,590 $20.4M
25 Boston Partners 0.36% 5,749,224 $346.3M
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 — First Amern Finl Corp (FAF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FAF?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 211 funds bought or added vs 213 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 FAF holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 431 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in FAF. 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 FAF?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 289 out of 431 hedge funds have held FAF 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 First Amern Finl Corp (FAF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FAF has moved -1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.4% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FAF has gained +9.0% vs +8.0% 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.

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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