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F5 Inc (FFIV)

820 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in FFIV. 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
↑ +108
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — FFIV

Based on 828 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 FFIV 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
828 hedge funds hold FFIV 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+109 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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 — 61% buying

493 buying314 selling
Last quarter: 493 funds were net buyers (182 opened a brand new position + 311 added to an existing one). Only 314 were sellers (240 trimmed + 74 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+53 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FFIV position: 108 → 106 → 129 → 182. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 23% new
481 out of 828 hedge funds have held FFIV 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +62%, value +39%

Value
+38%
Shares
+62%
Last quarter: funds added +62% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +39%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

108 → 108 → 106 → 129 → 182 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 108 → 106 → 129 → 182. A growing number of institutions are discovering FFIV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 849 holders: 544 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 103 entered 1–2 years ago, and 202 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 827 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in FFIV. 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 — FFIV

In 2026 Q2, 493 hedge funds were net buyers of FFIV (182 opened a new position, 311 added to an existing one), while 314 reduced or exited (240 trimmed, 74 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 57% of total institutional value in FFIV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +108 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 828.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FFIV

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

Market Analysis: FFIV

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Company Profile: FFIV

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

Is It Too Late to Buy F5 Inc (FFIV) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FFIV has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 81d ago
FFIV
+4.5%
XLK
-1.3%

FFIV outperformed XLK by +5.8% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 36d ago
FFIV
+7.8%
XLK
-1.0%

Since the filing became public, FFIV outperformed XLK by +8.8% .

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.

29 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FFIV
820 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 820 720 13.89%
13F Shares 55M 57M -2.67%
Total Value $22.07B $15.99B 38.01%
New Positions 180 129 +51
Increased Positions 303 252 +51
Closed Positions 79 80 -1
Reduced Positions 234 235 -1
Total Calls 11 12 -8.33%
Total Puts 11 9 22.22%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

820 + investors

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

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Top 25 FFIV holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Jericho Capital Asset Management L.P. 7.28% 2,118,749 $881.3M
2 Lyrical Asset Management LP 4.86% 921,848 $383.5M
3 Axecap Investments, LLC 2.65% 11,531 $4.8M
4 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 2.50% 2,061,574 $857.5M
5 Nippon Life Global Investors Americas, Inc. 2.45% 148,290 $61.7M
6 Abacus FCF Advisors LLC 2.14% 27,940 $11.6M
7 S&T Bank/Pa 2.00% 16,031 $6.7M
8 Wolf Hill Capital Management, LP 1.91% 55,000 $22.9M
9 Shannon River Fund Management LLC 1.90% 51,258 $21.3M
10 Blue Door Asset Management, LLC 1.64% 8,380 $3.5M
11 Beacon Harbor Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1.56% 19,884 $8.0M
12 Monarch Capital Management Inc 1.34% 14,036 $5.8M
13 Maytus Capital Management, LLC 1.30% 19,937 $8.3M
14 Retireful, LLC 1.25% 3,241 $1.3M
15 Junto Capital Management LP 1.06% 145,175 $60.4M
16 DDD Partners, LLC 1.06% 40,697 $16.9M
17 Lecap Asset Management Ltd 0.98% 5,497 $2.3M
18 Cardinal Capital Management 0.98% 19,383 $8.1M
19 Diker Management LLC 0.94% 2,944 $1.2M
20 Lifeworks Advisors, LLC 0.94% 21,515 $8.9M
21 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 0.91% 52,947 $22.0M
22 Leuthold Group, LLC 0.85% 20,249 $8.4M
23 Donoghue Forlines LLC 0.83% 7,718 $3.2M
24 Addenda Capital Inc. 0.82% 72,404 $30.1M
25 Rodgers Brothers Inc. 0.81% 20,157 $8.4M
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 — F5 Inc (FFIV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FFIV?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 493 funds were net buyers (182 opened a brand new position + 311 added to an existing one). Only 314 were sellers (240 trimmed + 74 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FFIV holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 827 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in FFIV. 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 FFIV?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 481 out of 828 hedge funds have held FFIV 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 F5 Inc (FFIV) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FFIV has moved +7.8% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.0% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +8.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), FFIV has gained +4.5% vs -1.3% for XLK. 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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