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1st Finl Bancorp (FFBC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
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Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — FFBC

Based on 300 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FFBC 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
300 hedge funds hold FFBC 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
+23 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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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

185 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 185 funds were net buyers (56 opened a brand new position + 129 added to an existing one). Only 113 were sellers (70 trimmed + 43 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FFBC position: 30 → 35 → 46 → 56. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 21% new
186 out of 300 hedge funds have held FFBC 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

47 → 30 → 35 → 46 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 35 → 46 → 56. 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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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 23% newcomers

66% veterans 10% 1-2yr 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 300 holders: 199 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 70 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 300 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — FFBC

In 2026 Q1, 185 hedge funds were net buyers of FFBC (56 opened a new position, 129 added to an existing one), while 113 reduced or exited (70 trimmed, 43 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 39% of total institutional value in FFBC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 300.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FFBC

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

Market Analysis: FFBC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy 1st Finl Bancorp (FFBC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FFBC 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 · 79d ago
FFBC
+13.4%
XLF
+9.5%

FFBC outperformed XLF by +3.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
FFBC
+6.6%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, FFBC outperformed XLF by +0.8% .

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.

26 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FFBC
298 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in FFBC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 298 287 3.83%
13F Shares 86M 79M 7.97%
Total Value $2.35B $1.98B 18.35%
New Positions 54 46 +8
Increased Positions 129 119 +10
Closed Positions 43 47 -4
Reduced Positions 70 77 -7
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

298 + investors

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

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Top 25 FFBC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 2.32% 108,254 $3.0M
2 EJF Capital LP 2.24% 114,262 $3.2M
3 Gator Capital Management, LLC 2.01% 353,190 $9.8M
4 First Financial Bank - Trust Division 1.84% 821,372 $22.9M
5 Palisades Investment Partners, LLC 1.76% 161,365 $4.5M
6 Maltese Capital Management LLC 1.34% 245,000 $6.8M
7 Western Standard LLC 1.24% 84,857 $2.4M
8 Denali Advisors LLC 0.87% 280,700 $7.8M
9 Bayview Asset Management, LLC 0.82% 76,611 $2.1M
10 Shoker Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.65% 78,484 $2.2M
11 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.53% 20,873 $582K
12 Round Hill Asset Management 0.50% 27,556 $768K
13 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.44% 778,400 $21.7M
14 Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc /Oh/ 0.42% 2,751,469 $76.7M
15 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 0.34% 1,221,590 $34.1M
16 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.30% 333,019 $9.3M
17 Saxony Capital Management, LLC 0.30% 18,433 $514K
18 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.26% 5,480,061 $152.8M
19 Souders Financial Advisors 0.24% 75,123 $2.1M
20 Sidoxia Capital Management, LLC 0.23% 9,500 $265K
21 Intrepid Financial Planning Group LLC 0.19% 17,000 $474K
22 Bahl & Gaynor Inc 0.19% 1,355,743 $37.8M
23 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.17% 1,818,199 $50.7M
24 Frazier Financial Advisors, LLC 0.17% 11,015 $307K
25 Lcnb Corp 0.16% 16,846 $470K
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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 — 1st Finl Bancorp (FFBC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FFBC?

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

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 185 funds were net buyers (56 opened a brand new position + 129 added to an existing one). Only 113 were sellers (70 trimmed + 43 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FFBC holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 48 of 300 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 FFBC?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 186 out of 300 hedge funds have held FFBC 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 1st Finl Bancorp (FFBC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FFBC has moved +6.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FFBC has gained +13.4% 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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