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FINWARD BANCORP (FNWD)

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

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Buyers last Q
75%

Smart Money Signals — FNWD

Based on 65 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FNWD 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
65 hedge funds hold FNWD 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 — +91% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+31 new funds entered over the past year (+91% 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 — 75% buying

40 buying13 selling
Last quarter: 40 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 27 added to an existing one). Only 13 were sellers (12 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 2 → 16 → 14 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 31% long-term, 45% new

31% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 45% new
Of the 65 current holders: 20 (31%) held >2 years, 16 held 1–2 years, and 29 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Growing discovery — still being found

4 → 2 → 16 → 14 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 2 → 16 → 14 → 13. A growing number of institutions are discovering FNWD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 40% of holders stayed 2+ years

40% veterans 14% 1-2yr 46% new
Of 65 current holders: 26 (40%) 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 — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 65 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in FNWD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.3/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FNWD

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

Market Analysis: FNWD

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

20 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: FNWD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 14 days 65 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 65 53 22.64%
13F Shares 2M 2M 8.16%
Total Value $72M $60M 18.62%
New Positions 13 14 -1
Increased Positions 27 16 +11
Closed Positions 1 5 -4
Reduced Positions 12 11 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 21 institutional holders of FNWD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Finward Bancorp 3.82% 131,560 $4.8M
2 Caldwell Trust Co 0.13% 40,430 $1.5M
3 OLD NATIONAL BANCORP /IN/ 0.01% 15,999 $581K
4 Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. 0.01% 10,667 $387K
5 HORIZON BANCORP INC /IN/ 0.00% 268
6 Trust Co 0.00% 500 $18K
7 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 8,384 $304K
8 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 7,980 $290K
9 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 1,219 $44K
10 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 579
11 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 14
12 NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 2,473 $90K
13 Capital Advisors, Ltd. LLC 0.00% 19
14 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 114 $4K
15 FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 0.00% 1,000 $36K
16 UBS Group AG 0.00% 9,438 $343K
17 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 37 $1K
18 DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ 0.00% 1,532 $56K
19 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 9
20 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 6
21 Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% 1
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% 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 — FINWARD BANCORP (FNWD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FNWD?

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

More buyers than sellers — 75% buying: Last quarter: 40 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 27 added to an existing one). Only 13 were sellers (12 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FNWD holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 23 of 65 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in FNWD. 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 FNWD?

Mixed — 31% long-term, 45% new: Of the 65 current holders: 20 (31%) held >2 years, 16 held 1–2 years, and 29 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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.