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F5 Inc (FFIV)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +47
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — FFIV

Based on 717 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 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
717 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+44 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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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

386 buying321 selling
Last quarter: 386 funds bought or added vs 321 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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More new buyers each quarter (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FFIV position: 106 → 108 → 106 → 128. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new
451 out of 717 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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Steady discovery — ~128 new funds/quarter

119 → 106 → 108 → 106 → 128 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 106 → 108 → 106 → 128. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 735 holders: 491 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 67 entered 1–2 years ago, and 177 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
60 of 714 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% 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.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 Q1, 386 hedge funds were net buyers of FFIV (128 opened a new position, 258 added to an existing one), while 321 reduced or exited (240 trimmed, 81 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 40% of total institutional value in FFIV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +47 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 717.

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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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 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 · 78d ago
FFIV
+33.9%
XLK
+41.0%

FFIV outperformed XLK by -7.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
FFIV
+6.8%
XLK
+6.3%

Since the filing became public, FFIV outperformed XLK by +0.5% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

46 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FFIV
714 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 714 670 6.57%
13F Shares 56M 62M -9.03%
Total Value $15.78B $15.30B 3.11%
New Positions 127 106 +21
Increased Positions 252 175 +77
Closed Positions 83 181 -98
Reduced Positions 232 302 -70
Total Calls 12 14 -14.29%
Total Puts 9 11 -18.18%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.79 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

714 + 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 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Jericho Capital Asset Management L.P. 11.30% 2,643,013 $764.7M
2 Talos Eurisko Asset Management LP 5.93% 119,963 $34.7M
3 Lyrical Asset Management LP 4.18% 947,361 $274.1M
4 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 4.09% 4,579,301 $1.32B
5 Shannon River Fund Management LLC 2.77% 50,196 $14.5M
6 Meridiem Capital Partners LP 2.45% 130,139 $37.7M
7 Junto Capital Management LP 2.16% 354,177 $102.5M
8 S&T Bank/Pa 2.03% 18,759 $5.4M
9 Sora Investors LLC 1.57% 58,843 $17.0M
10 SG Capital Management LLC 1.09% 56,948 $16.5M
11 Monarch Capital Management Inc 1.02% 14,451 $4.2M
12 Sienna Gestion 0.80% 43,679 $12.3M
13 Distillate Capital Partners LLC 0.79% 51,608 $14.9M
14 Lifeworks Advisors, LLC 0.73% 19,679 $5.7M
15 Cardinal Capital Management 0.72% 19,343 $5.6M
16 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 0.71% 53,188 $15.4M
17 Alight Capital Management LP 0.69% 10,000 $2.9M
18 Beacon Investment Advisors LLC 0.68% 6,188 $1.8M
19 Leuthold Group, LLC 0.66% 21,459 $6.2M
20 Rodgers Brothers Inc. 0.66% 19,717 $5.7M
21 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.65% 23,145 $6.7M
22 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.62% 649,948 $188.0M
23 Addenda Capital Inc. 0.59% 72,999 $21.1M
24 Freestone Grove Partners LP 0.58% 283,480 $82.0M
25 Eurizon SLJ Capital Ltd 0.57% 4,301 $1.2M
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 386 funds bought or added vs 321 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 FFIV holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 714 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% 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?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 451 out of 717 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FFIV has moved +6.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.3% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FFIV has gained +33.9% vs +41.0% 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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