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HANCOCK WHITNEY CORPORATION (HWC)

340 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HWC. 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
↑ +5
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — HWC

Based on 340 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 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
340 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+19 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

158 buying175 selling
Last quarter: 175 funds reduced or exited vs 158 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~52 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 57 → 44 → 50 → 52. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 15% new
216 out of 340 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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Steady discovery — ~52 new funds/quarter

48 → 57 → 44 → 50 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 57 → 44 → 50 → 52. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 340 current holders: 230 (68%) 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 — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 340 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% 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.

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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Company Profile: HWC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

52 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
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Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HWC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 340 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 340 337 0.89%
13F Shares 78M 76M 2.35%
Total Value $4.93B $4.75B 3.81%
New Positions 52 50 +2
Increased Positions 107 109 -2
Closed Positions 47 46 +1
Reduced Positions 128 112 +16
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

340 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of HWC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Inman Jager Wealth Management, LLC 0.47% 12,674 $806K
2 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.38% 40,043 $2.5M
3 Ignite Planners, LLC 0.36% 36,958 $2.4M
4 FOCUS Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.34% 10,849 $690K
5 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.22% 519,015 $33.0M
6 DMC Group, LLC 0.18% 4,172 $265K
7 BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.17% 5,964 $379K
8 AlphaQuest LLC 0.16% 43,584 $2.8M
9 MQS Management LLC 0.15% 3,418 $217K
10 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.13% 26,110 $2K
11 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.13% 362,810 $23.1M
12 WATERS PARKERSON & CO., LLC 0.11% 34,154 $2.2M
13 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.11% 17,795 $1.1M
14 Abel Hall, LLC 0.09% 6,951 $442K
15 CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP, LLC 0.09% 4,806 $306K
16 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.09% 13,000 $814K
17 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.09% 1,242 $79K
18 CHICKASAW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.07% 33,020 $2K
19 Canal Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 6,298 $400K
20 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.05% 44,046 $2.8M
21 Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC 0.05% 3,860 $260K
22 CHICAGO TRUST Co NA 0.04% 4,096 $260K
23 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 0.04% 17,000 $1.1M
24 BTC Capital Management, Inc. 0.04% 8,472 $539K
25 First Bank & Trust 0.04% 3,545 $225K
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 — HANCOCK WHITNEY CORPORATION (HWC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HWC?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 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?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 175 funds reduced or exited vs 158 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for HWC holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 340 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% 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?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 216 out of 340 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.