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Five Below Inc (FIVE)

625 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in FIVE. 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
↑ +76
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — FIVE

Based on 629 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FIVE 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
629 hedge funds hold FIVE 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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Fast accumulation — +55% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+224 new funds entered over the past year (+55% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

387 buying258 selling
Last quarter: 387 funds were net buyers (145 opened a brand new position + 242 added to an existing one). Only 258 were sellers (189 trimmed + 69 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FIVE position: 113 → 98 → 133 → 145. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 27% new
339 out of 629 hedge funds have held FIVE 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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Price up while funds trimmed (-10% value, -51% shares)

Value
-9%
Shares
-50%
Last quarter: total value of institutional FIVE holdings rose -10% even though funds reduced share count by 51%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

61 → 113 → 98 → 133 → 145 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 113 → 98 → 133 → 145. A growing number of institutions are discovering FIVE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 657 holders: 415 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 62 entered 1–2 years ago, and 180 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 623 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in FIVE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — FIVE

In 2026 Q1, 387 hedge funds were net buyers of FIVE (145 opened a new position, 242 added to an existing one), while 258 reduced or exited (189 trimmed, 69 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 42% of total institutional value in FIVE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +76 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 629.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FIVE

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

Market Analysis: FIVE

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Company Profile: FIVE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Five Below Inc (FIVE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much FIVE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 77d ago
FIVE
-16.7%
XLY
+8.9%

FIVE outperformed XLY by -25.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
FIVE
-10.9%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, FIVE outperformed XLY by -12.8% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

42 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FIVE
625 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 625 553 13.02%
13F Shares 57M 115M -50.56%
Total Value $12.82B $14.19B -9.63%
New Positions 144 133 +11
Increased Positions 232 172 +60
Closed Positions 72 77 -5
Reduced Positions 183 184 -1
Total Calls 17 18 -5.56%
Total Puts 17 19 -10.53%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.06 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

625 + investors

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

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Top 25 FIVE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC 16.75% 215,320 $49.2M
2 Panoramic Capital, LLC 6.30% 39,298 $9.0M
3 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 6.03% 299,317 $68.4M
4 Tabor Asset Management, LP 5.28% 57,444 $13.1M
5 Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC 5.26% 192,666 $44.0M
6 Lotus Technology Management, LP 5.19% 6,143 $1.4M
7 Giverny Capital Inc. 5.16% 617,191 $141.0M
8 Riverbridge Partners LLC 3.20% 572,301 $130.8M
9 Western Standard LLC 2.79% 23,252 $5.3M
10 Beck Bode, LLC 2.77% 71,646 $16.4M
11 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 2.69% 57,362 $13.1M
12 Williamson Legacy Group, LLC 2.57% 14,990 $3.4M
13 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 2.45% 42,639 $9.7M
14 Range Rock Capital, LLC 2.32% 4,738 $1.1M
15 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 1.80% 576,071 $131.6M
16 SRS Investment Management, LLC 1.74% 722,826 $165.2M
17 Night Squared LP 1.49% 44,449 $10.2M
18 Elwood Capital Partners LP 1.45% 12,500 $2.9M
19 Monimus Capital Management, LP 1.27% 19,970 $4.6M
20 Cartenna Capital, LP 1.25% 150,000 $34.3M
21 Wasatch Advisors LP 1.24% 818,382 $187.0M
22 Meadowbrook Wealth Management, LLC 1.23% 4,067 $929K
23 Atika Capital Management LLC 1.13% 39,480 $9.0M
24 Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. 1.11% 4,960 $1.1M
25 Index Technologies Group LLC 1.03% 4,132 $944K
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 — Five Below Inc (FIVE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FIVE?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FIVE 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 FIVE?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 387 funds were net buyers (145 opened a brand new position + 242 added to an existing one). Only 258 were sellers (189 trimmed + 69 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FIVE holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 623 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in FIVE. 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 FIVE?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 339 out of 629 hedge funds have held FIVE 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 Five Below Inc (FIVE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, FIVE has moved -10.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -12.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), FIVE has gained -16.7% vs +8.9% for XLY. 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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