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Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — HWC

Based on 395 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HWC 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
395 hedge funds hold HWC 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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

202 buying172 selling
Last quarter: 202 funds bought or added vs 172 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 (-12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 52 → 55 → 71 → 59. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 19% new
240 out of 395 hedge funds have held HWC 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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Growing discovery — still being found

47 → 52 → 55 → 71 → 59 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 55 → 71 → 59. A growing number of institutions are discovering HWC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 396 holders: 255 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 56 entered 1–2 years ago, and 85 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 394 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in HWC. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HWC

In 2026 Q2, 202 hedge funds were net buyers of HWC (59 opened a new position, 143 added to an existing one), while 172 reduced or exited (126 trimmed, 46 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 63% of total institutional value in HWC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 395.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HWC

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

Market Analysis: HWC

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

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: HWC
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 4 days 389 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 389 382 1.83%
13F Shares 77M 78M -0.93%
Total Value $5.62B $4.81B 16.72%
New Positions 57 71 -14
Increased Positions 141 139 +2
Closed Positions 49 52 -3
Reduced Positions 126 119 +7
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

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

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2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 HWC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Petiole USA ltd 4.59% 86,218 $6.2M
2 Channing Capital Management, LLC 2.01% 1,067,182 $76.9M
3 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 1.41% 268,029 $19.3M
4 Chase Investment Counsel Corp 1.10% 73,451 $5.3M
5 FJ Capital Management LLC 0.97% 118,675 $8.5M
6 Summit Financial Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.76% 84,629 $6.1M
7 Salzhauer Michael 0.70% 24,217 $1.7M
8 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.54% 2,564,480 $184.7M
9 Inman Jager Wealth Management, LLC 0.47% 12,674 $913K
10 Ignite Planners, LLC 0.41% 43,219 $3.1M
11 FOCUS Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.38% 10,997 $792K
12 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.30% 60,696 $4.4M
13 Hunter Perkins Capital Management, LLC 0.29% 16,230 $1.2M
14 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.28% 24,917 $1.8M
15 Measured Wealth Private Client Group, LLC 0.25% 13,774 $992K
16 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.22% 403,961 $29.1M
17 Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC /Adv 0.17% 6,139 $442K
18 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.15% 42,879 $3.1M
19 Avant Capital LLC 0.14% 3,327 $241K
20 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.14% 6,206 $447K
21 Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc /Oh/ 0.14% 374,132 $27.0M
22 FreeGulliver LLC 0.13% 4,012 $289K
23 Abel Hall, LLC 0.13% 9,984 $719K
24 F/m Investments LLC 0.13% 60,696 $4.4M
25 Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors, LLC 0.13% 5,949 $429K
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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HWC?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HWC 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 HWC?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 202 funds bought or added vs 172 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 HWC holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 394 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in HWC. 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 HWC?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 240 out of 395 hedge funds have held HWC 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.

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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