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1st Finl Bancorp (FFBC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +21
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — FFBC

Based on 323 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, 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
323 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+39 new funds entered over the past year (+14% 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 — 59% buying

173 buying119 selling
Last quarter: 173 funds bought or added vs 119 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 (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 35 → 46 → 57 → 51. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 24% new
199 out of 323 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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Value +30% but shares only +8% — price-driven

Value
+29%
Shares
+8%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +30%, but actual share count only changed +8%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

32 → 35 → 46 → 57 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 46 → 57 → 51. A growing number of institutions are discovering FFBC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 25% newcomers

65% veterans 10% 1-2yr 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 325 holders: 210 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 33 entered 1–2 years ago, and 82 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 321 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in FFBC. 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 — FFBC

In 2026 Q2, 173 hedge funds were net buyers of FFBC (51 opened a new position, 122 added to an existing one), while 119 reduced or exited (89 trimmed, 30 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 58% of total institutional value in FFBC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +21 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 323.

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 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 82d ago
FFBC
-6.1%
XLF
+4.2%

FFBC outperformed XLF by -10.3% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 37d ago
FFBC
-6.8%
XLF
-4.0%

Since the filing became public, FFBC outperformed XLF by -2.8% .

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.

14 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FFBC
319 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 319 302 5.63%
13F Shares 93M 86M 8.39%
Total Value $3.04B $2.35B 29.44%
New Positions 50 57 -7
Increased Positions 123 129 -6
Closed Positions 31 43 -12
Reduced Positions 88 70 +18
Total Calls 3 0 100%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

319 + 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 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 3.16% 135,381 $4.6M
2 EJF Capital LP 2.32% 102,637 $3.5M
3 Gator Capital Management, LLC 2.24% 315,590 $10.7M
4 First Financial Bank - Trust Division 2.02% 836,135 $28.3M
5 Palisades Investment Partners, LLC 1.59% 165,423 $5.6M
6 Maltese Capital Management LLC 1.49% 241,700 $8.2M
7 Western Standard LLC 1.01% 88,357 $3.0M
8 Shoker Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.68% 80,374 $2.7M
9 Round Hill Asset Management 0.59% 27,556 $932K
10 Trust Co of the South 0.56% 116,821 $4.0M
11 Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc /Oh/ 0.53% 3,089,306 $104.5M
12 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 0.49% 1,640,706 $55.5M
13 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.48% 807,189 $27.3M
14 Denali Advisors LLC 0.36% 105,700 $3.6M
15 Bahl & Gaynor LLC 0.30% 1,902,947 $64.4M
16 Saxony Capital Management, LLC 0.29% 18,433 $624K
17 Bayview Asset Management, LLC 0.27% 40,000 $1.4M
18 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.26% 5,041,306 $170.5M
19 Souders Financial Advisors 0.26% 75,071 $2.5M
20 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.24% 43,029 $1.5M
21 Sidoxia Capital Management, LLC 0.24% 9,500 $321K
22 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.22% 9,300 $315K
23 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.20% 195,573 $6.6M
24 Intrepid Financial Planning Group LLC 0.20% 17,000 $575K
25 Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. 0.19% 45,933 $1.6M
Investor Ownership
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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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 173 funds bought or added vs 119 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 FFBC holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 321 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in FFBC. 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 FFBC?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 199 out of 323 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 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FFBC has moved -6.8% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -4.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), FFBC has gained -6.1% vs +4.2% 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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