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Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in FITB. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +123
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
74%

Smart Money Signals — FITB

Based on 1228 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FITB 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
1,228 hedge funds hold FITB 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+200 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 74% buying

898 buying321 selling
Last quarter: 898 funds were net buyers (231 opened a brand new position + 667 added to an existing one). Only 321 were sellers (213 trimmed + 108 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+64 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FITB position: 117 → 101 → 167 → 231. 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+) ■ 16% medium ■ 21% new
767 out of 1,228 hedge funds have held FITB 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

126 → 117 → 101 → 167 → 231 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 117 → 101 → 167 → 231. 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 — 67% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,263 holders: 840 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 124 entered 1–2 years ago, and 299 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
63 of 1217 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in FITB. 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 — FITB

In 2026 Q1, 898 hedge funds were net buyers of FITB (231 opened a new position, 667 added to an existing one), while 321 reduced or exited (213 trimmed, 108 sold completely) — a 74% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 53% of total institutional value in FITB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +123 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1228.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FITB

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

Market Analysis: FITB

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Company Profile: FITB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FITB 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 · 81d ago
FITB
nan%
XLF
+8.5%

FITB outperformed XLF by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
FITB
nan%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, FITB outperformed XLF by nan% .

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.

66 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FITB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1217 1104 10.24%
13F Shares 770M 626M 23.1%
Total Value $33.08B $27.47B 20.42%
New Positions 229 167 +62
Increased Positions 654 419 +235
Closed Positions 116 92 +24
Reduced Positions 197 339 -142
Total Calls 23 20 15.0%
Total Puts 22 26 -15.38%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.96 1.3 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 FITB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 HoldCo Asset Management, LP 13.15% 3,802,320 $176.7M
2 Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. 3.21% 323,493 $15.0M
3 Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Inc/Ne 3.00% 221,728 $10.3M
4 Teza Capital Management LLC 2.99% 17,548 $815K
5 Smead Capital Management, Inc. 2.86% 2,831,423 $131.5M
6 Atwood & Palmer Inc 2.20% 837,279 $38.9M
7 Titan Investment Management LLC 2.03% 49,418 $2.3M
8 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 1.97% 55,000 $2.6M
9 Access Investment Management LLC 1.89% 153,100 $7.1M
10 Vista Investment Partners II, LLC 1.52% 72,915 $3.4M
11 Mfg Wealth Management, INC. 1.46% 37,952 $1.8M
12 Isthmus Partners, LLC 1.44% 296,132 $13.8M
13 Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc /Oh/ 1.44% 5,612,136 $260.7M
14 Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC 1.39% 119,596 $5.6M
15 Vista Investment Partners LLC 1.35% 109,827 $5.1M
16 Gw Henssler & Associates Ltd 1.31% 596,763 $27.7M
17 Orca Wealth Management, LLC 1.19% 35,849 $1.7M
18 Joseph Group Capital Management 1.17% 100,446 $4.7M
19 Outfitters Financial LLC 1.16% 32,370 $1.5M
20 Oakworth Capital, Inc. 1.08% 440,381 $20.5M
21 Salzhauer Michael 1.07% 49,003 $2.3M
22 Advisory Resource Group 1.06% 132,024 $6.1M
23 Calydon Capital 1.03% 135,579 $6.3M
24 McMillan Office, Inc. 0.99% 166,147 $7.7M
25 Viking Fund Management LLC 0.95% 200,000 $9.3M
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 — Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FITB?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FITB 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 FITB?

More buyers than sellers — 74% buying: Last quarter: 898 funds were net buyers (231 opened a brand new position + 667 added to an existing one). Only 321 were sellers (213 trimmed + 108 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FITB holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 63 of 1217 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in FITB. 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 FITB?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 767 out of 1,228 hedge funds have held FITB 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 Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FITB has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FITB has gained nan% vs +8.5% 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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