Hanmi Finl Corp (HAFC): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Hanmi Finl Corp (HAFC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HAFC has moved +6.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HAFC gained +17.7% vs +9.5% 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.

Hanmi Finl Corp (HAFC)

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

Smart Money Signals — HAFC

Based on 212 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 HAFC 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak

212 hedge funds hold HAFC 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+28 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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 — 54% buying

114 buying99 selling

Last quarter: 114 funds bought or added vs 99 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-21 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 16 → 49 → 28. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 16% new

137 out of 212 hedge funds have held HAFC 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

23 → 25 → 16 → 49 → 28 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 16 → 49 → 28. 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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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 19% new

Of 212 current holders: 147 (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 — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds

42 of 212 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in HAFC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	210	218	-3.67%
13F Shares	28M	27M	0.58%
Total Value	$682M	$735M	-7.27%
New Positions	27	49	-22
Increased Positions	86	81	+5
Closed Positions	35	17	+18
Reduced Positions	65	60	+5
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

210

218

-3.67%

13F Shares

28M

27M

0.58%

Total Value

$682M

$735M

-7.27%

New Positions

-22

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

+18

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

210 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 HAFC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Rhino Investment Partners, Inc	6.47%	881,957	$23.2M
2	Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P.	2.52%	446,917	$11.8M
3	Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd.	1.98%	97,720	$2.6M
4	Petiole USA ltd	1.29%	69,851	$1.8M
5	Salzhauer Michael	0.67%	54,171	$1.4M
6	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.46%	28,561	$753K
7	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.37%	76,474	$2.0M
8	nVerses Capital, LLC	0.26%	10,846	$286K
9	Odyssean, LLC	0.17%	17,761	$468K
10	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.15%	205,665	$5.4M
11	De Lisle Partners LLP	0.15%	46,670	$1.2M
12	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.13%	247,990	$6.5M
13	VARCOV Co.	0.13%	12,741	$336K
14	one8zero8, LLC	0.12%	20,125	$530K
15	Numerai GP LLC	0.11%	43,255	$1.1M
16	Virtus Advisers, LLC	0.11%	9,000	$237K
17	WINTON GROUP Ltd	0.11%	114,752	$3.0M
18	RBF Capital, LLC	0.10%	75,000	$2.0M
19	Harbor Advisors LLC	0.08%	20,000	$527K
20	Unison Advisors LLC	0.07%	32,572	$859K
21	Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC	0.06%	42,599	$1.1M
22	Legato Capital Management LLC	0.06%	26,593	$701K
23	Martingale Asset Management L P	0.06%	83,614	$2.2M
24	Curat Global, LLC	0.05%	1,850	$49K
25	Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC	0.04%	489,546	$12.9M

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 — Hanmi Finl Corp (HAFC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HAFC?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HAFC 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 HAFC?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 114 funds bought or added vs 99 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 HAFC holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 212 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in HAFC. 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 HAFC?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 137 out of 212 hedge funds have held HAFC 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 Hanmi Finl Corp (HAFC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HAFC has moved +6.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HAFC has gained +17.7% vs +9.5% 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.

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Hanmi Finl Corp (HAFC)

Smart Money Signals — HAFC

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (97% of max)

Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 54% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-21 vs last Q)

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

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