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Hf Foods Group Inc (HFFG)

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

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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — HFFG

Based on 66 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 HFFG 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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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
66 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 72 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+3 new funds entered over the past year (+5% 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 — 56% buying

39 buying31 selling
Last quarter: 39 funds bought or added vs 31 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 (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HFFG position: 15 → 8 → 8 → 15. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 30% new
33 out of 66 hedge funds have held HFFG 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 — ~15 new funds/quarter

15 → 15 → 8 → 8 → 15 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 8 → 8 → 15. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 36% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 36% new
Entry-cohort mix of 66 holders: 36 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 24 (36%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds
27 of 65 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — HFFG

In 2026 Q1, 39 hedge funds were net buyers of HFFG (15 opened a new position, 24 added to an existing one), while 31 reduced or exited (17 trimmed, 14 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 29% of total institutional value in HFFG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 66.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HFFG

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

Market Analysis: HFFG

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Company Profile: HFFG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Hf Foods Group Inc (HFFG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HFFG has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) 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 · 83d ago
HFFG
+2.2%
XLP
+1.6%

HFFG outperformed XLP by +0.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 38d ago
HFFG
-6.4%
XLP
-1.6%

Since the filing became public, HFFG outperformed XLP by -4.8% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

13 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HFFG
66 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 66 65 1.54%
13F Shares 11M 11M 1.1%
Total Value $20M $23M -13.37%
New Positions 15 8 +7
Increased Positions 24 28 -4
Closed Positions 14 12 +2
Reduced Positions 17 18 -1
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

66 + investors

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

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Top 25 HFFG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Zhang Financial LLC 0.07% 1,063,342 $2.0M
2 Williams & Novak, LLC 0.06% 40,515 $83K
3 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.05% 466,000 $862K
4 Rothschild Wealth LLC 0.01% 50,222 $93K
5 NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd 0.00% 18,478 $34K
6 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 129,321 $239K
7 Busey Bank 0.00% 25,424 $47K
8 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 90,495 $167K
9 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% 500,618 $926K
10 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 26,410 $49K
11 Strs Ohio 0.00% 70,800 $131K
12 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 127,600 $236K
13 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 6,409 $12K
14 Choreo, LLC 0.00% 10,000 $18K
15 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 14,341 $27K
16 Intech Investment Management LLC 0.00% 10,259 $19K
17 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 3,141 $6K
18 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 247,928 $459K
19 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 2,546,485 $4.7M
20 Rhumbline Advisers 0.00% 49,888 $92K
21 Vanguard Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,678,675 $3.1M
22 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.00% 19,637 $36K
23 American Century Companies Inc 0.00% 50,955 $94K
24 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,329 $2K
25 New York State Common Retirement Fund 0.00% 18,005 $33K
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 — Hf Foods Group Inc (HFFG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HFFG?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HFFG 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 HFFG?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 39 funds bought or added vs 31 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 HFFG holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 27 of 65 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held HFFG?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 33 out of 66 hedge funds have held HFFG 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 Hf Foods Group Inc (HFFG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HFFG has moved -6.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HFFG has gained +2.2% vs +1.6% for XLP. 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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