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F5 INC (FFIV)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -74
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Buyers last Q
37%

Smart Money Signals — FFIV

Based on 632 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FFIV positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
632 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 706 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+43 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying

270 buying465 selling
Last quarter: 465 funds sold vs only 270 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~101 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 112 → 105 → 103 → 101. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 17% new
419 out of 632 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 +11%, value -13%

Value
-13%
Shares
+11%
Last quarter: funds added +11% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -13%. 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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Steady discovery — ~101 new funds/quarter

100 → 112 → 105 → 103 → 101 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 112 → 105 → 103 → 101. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

69% veterans 7% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 655 current holders: 453 (69%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 632 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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.

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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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

47 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
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Elite
2.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FFIV
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 655 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 655 719 -8.9%
13F Shares 60M 54M 11.4%
Total Value $15.07B $17.37B -13.22%
New Positions 109 103 +6
Increased Positions 188 286 -98
Closed Positions 177 76 +101
Reduced Positions 304 247 +57
Total Calls 14 12 16.67%
Total Puts 11 8 37.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.79 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

655 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of FFIV — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MONARCH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 1.02% 14,451 $4.2M
2 Cardinal Capital Management 0.72% 19,343 $5.6M
3 TEALWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.71% 5,380 $2K
4 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.65% 23,145 $6.7M
5 Addenda Capital Inc. 0.59% 72,999 $21.1M
6 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.42% 177,302 $51.3M
7 Talbot Financial, LLC 0.34% 13,917 $4.0M
8 Pacific Sage Partners, LLC 0.32% 7,122 $2.1M
9 Oak Harvest Investment Services 0.24% 7,797 $2.3M
10 PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC 0.21% 2,398 $694K
11 HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.18% 11,565 $3.3M
12 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise 0.16% 14,367 $4.2M
13 Capital Investment Counsel, Inc 0.14% 4,005 $1.2M
14 FJARDE AP-FONDEN /FOURTH SWEDISH NATIONAL PENSION FUND 0.14% 87,400 $25.3M
15 Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. 0.14% 331,660 $96.0M
16 Formidable Asset Management, LLC 0.13% 2,999 $868K
17 Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB (publ) 0.12% 81,110 $23.5M
18 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.12% 21,661 $6.3M
19 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.09% 4,352 $1.3M
20 iA Global Asset Management Inc. 0.09% 22,357 $6K
21 EAGLE WEALTH STRATEGIES LLC 0.09% 710 $205K
22 Global Trust Asset Management, LLC 0.08% 765 $221K
23 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.08% 2,688 $778K
24 Vision Capital Management, Inc. 0.08% 2,194 $635K
25 Key FInancial Inc 0.06% 1,101 $319K
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their FFIV positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for FFIV?

Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying: Last quarter: 465 funds sold vs only 270 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for FFIV holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 632 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 419 out of 632 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.

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.