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First Bancorp N C (FBNC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — FBNC

Based on 233 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FBNC 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
233 hedge funds hold FBNC 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+33 new funds entered over the past year (+16% 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 — 54% buying

112 buying95 selling
Last quarter: 112 funds bought or added vs 95 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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Steady new buyers — ~33 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 19 → 38 → 33. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 21% new
146 out of 233 hedge funds have held FBNC 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

28 → 24 → 19 → 38 → 33 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 19 → 38 → 33. 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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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 234 current holders: 151 (65%) 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 — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 233 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in FBNC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — FBNC

In 2026 Q1, 112 hedge funds were net buyers of FBNC (33 opened a new position, 79 added to an existing one), while 95 reduced or exited (70 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 54% of total institutional value in FBNC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 233.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FBNC

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

Market Analysis: FBNC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy First Bancorp N C (FBNC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FBNC 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 · 80d ago
FBNC
nan%
XLF
+9.5%

FBNC outperformed XLF by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
FBNC
nan%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, FBNC outperformed XLF by nan% .

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.

22 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FBNC
232 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 232 225 3.11%
13F Shares 33M 32M 2.51%
Total Value $1.84B $1.64B 12.32%
New Positions 32 38 -6
Increased Positions 79 67 +12
Closed Positions 25 15 +10
Reduced Positions 69 72 -3
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

232 + investors

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

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Top 25 FBNC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Founders Financial Alliance, LLC 1.22% 120,512 $6.8M
2 CrossGen Wealth, LLC 0.96% 19,488 $1.1M
3 Cascades Capital Asset Management, LLC 0.82% 34,828 $2.0M
4 Martin & Co Inc /Tn/ 0.65% 67,716 $3.8M
5 Chatham Capital Group, INC. 0.60% 73,949 $4.2M
6 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.53% 1,285,239 $72.4M
7 Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.33% 123,266 $6.9M
8 Smith Salley Wealth Management 0.31% 110,644 $6.2M
9 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.26% 9,750 $549K
10 Continental Advisors LLC 0.23% 8,000 $451K
11 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.19% 90,336 $5.1M
12 Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC 0.18% 12,572 $708K
13 one8zero8, LLC 0.18% 14,071 $793K
14 Hardin Capital Partners, LLC 0.16% 6,215 $350K
15 Princeton Capital Management LLC 0.12% 8,000 $451K
16 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.10% 986,229 $55.6M
17 Wesbanco Bank Inc 0.09% 60,108 $3.4M
18 Moody National Bank Trust Division 0.09% 16,767 $945K
19 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.07% 392,412 $22.1M
20 SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC 0.07% 11,235 $633K
21 Contravisory Investment Management, INC. 0.05% 4,698 $265K
22 Abel Hall, LLC 0.05% 4,363 $246K
23 Pinnacle Associates Ltd 0.05% 62,348 $3.5M
24 Colonial Trust Advisors 0.04% 9,850 $555K
25 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.04% 5,976 $337K
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 Bancorp N C (FBNC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FBNC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FBNC 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 FBNC?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 112 funds bought or added vs 95 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 FBNC holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 233 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in FBNC. 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 FBNC?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 146 out of 233 hedge funds have held FBNC 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 Bancorp N C (FBNC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FBNC has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FBNC has gained nan% vs +9.5% 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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