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First Bancorp N C (FBNC)

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

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — FBNC

Based on 240 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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
240 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+26 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 57% buying

116 buying88 selling
Last quarter: 116 funds bought or added vs 88 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 — ~29 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 19 → 38 → 33 → 29. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 20% new
155 out of 240 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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Steady discovery — ~29 new funds/quarter

25 → 19 → 38 → 33 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 38 → 33 → 29. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

66% veterans 11% 1-2yr 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 241 holders: 160 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 27 entered 1–2 years ago, and 54 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds

71% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 240 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% 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.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 Q2, 116 hedge funds were net buyers of FBNC (29 opened a new position, 87 added to an existing one), while 88 reduced or exited (65 trimmed, 23 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 71% of total institutional value in FBNC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 240.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FBNC

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: FBNC
238 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 238 234 1.71%
13F Shares 34M 33M 3.4%
Total Value $2.14B $1.84B 16.3%
New Positions 29 33 -4
Increased Positions 86 79 +7
Closed Positions 25 25 -
Reduced Positions 64 69 -5
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 FBNC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 DWM Financial Group, Inc. 1.79% 39,634 $2.0M
2 Founders Financial Alliance, LLC 1.01% 119,089 $7.6M
3 Cascades Capital Asset Management, LLC 0.82% 34,679 $2.2M
4 Chatham Capital Group, INC. 0.68% 83,169 $5.3M
5 Martin & Co Inc /Tn/ 0.67% 67,414 $4.3M
6 CrossGen Wealth, LLC 0.55% 11,138 $712K
7 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.55% 1,138,275 $72.8M
8 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.40% 527,926 $33.8M
9 Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.31% 123,266 $7.9M
10 Smith Salley Wealth Management 0.31% 110,644 $7.1M
11 Continental Advisors LLC 0.22% 8,000 $511K
12 Carolina Wealth Management Inc 0.19% 6,586 $421K
13 Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC 0.19% 12,572 $804K
14 Hardin Capital Partners, LLC 0.19% 6,215 $399K
15 one8zero8, LLC 0.18% 14,071 $900K
16 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.17% 83,090 $5.3M
17 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.13% 5,484 $351K
18 Moody National Bank Trust Division 0.12% 22,682 $1.5M
19 Princeton Capital Management LLC 0.12% 8,000 $511K
20 Wesbanco Bank Inc 0.10% 60,108 $3.8M
21 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.09% 953,287 $60.9M
22 SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC 0.08% 11,035 $705K
23 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.06% 309,385 $19.8M
24 Contravisory Investment Management, INC. 0.05% 4,786 $306K
25 LongView Wealth Management 0.05% 3,211 $205K
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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 — First Bancorp N C (FBNC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FBNC?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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 — 57% buying: Last quarter: 116 funds bought or added vs 88 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 — 71% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 240 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% 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?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 155 out of 240 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.

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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