Korea Fd Inc (KF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Korea Fd Inc (KF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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

Korea Fd Inc (KF)

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

Smart Money Signals — KF

Based on 28 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 KF 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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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak

28 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 30 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+3 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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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

11 buying16 selling

Last quarter: 16 funds reduced or exited vs 11 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.

➡️

Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 4 → 3 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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75% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 75% conviction (2yr+) ■ 11% medium ■ 14% new

21 out of 28 hedge funds have held KF 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+17% value, -5% shares)

Value

+17%

-5%

Last quarter: total value of institutional KF holdings rose +17% even though funds reduced share count by 5%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.

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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

3 → 4 → 4 → 3 → 3 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 4 → 3 → 3. KF is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Entry-cohort mix of 28 holders: 17 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 5 entered 1–2 years ago, and 6 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100

2% from top-100 AUM funds

5 of 28 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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	28	30	-6.67%
13F Shares	3M	3M	-5.34%
Total Value	$134M	$114M	17.01%
New Positions	3	3	-
Increased Positions	8	4	+4
Closed Positions	5	0	+5
Reduced Positions	11	8	+3
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

-6.67%

13F Shares

-5.34%

Total Value

$134M

$114M

17.01%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

28 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 KF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	City of London Investment Management Co Ltd	5.22%	1,600,696	$71.9M
2	Matisse Capital	1.58%	82,265	$3.7M
3	JBF Capital, Inc.	0.86%	130,000	$5.8M
4	Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc.	0.45%	67,780	$3.0M
5	1607 Capital Partners, LLC	0.35%	109,286	$4.9M
6	Shaker Financial Services, LLC	0.27%	17,500	$786K
7	Saba Capital Management, L.P.	0.27%	218,139	$9.8M
8	Chemistry Wealth Management LLC	0.09%	11,724	$526K
9	Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC	0.07%	29,183	$1.3M
10	Lazard Asset Management LLC	0.03%	377,351	$16.9M
11	Css LLC/Il	0.02%	9,655	$434K
12	Nations Financial Group Inc, /Ia/ /Adv	0.01%	6,001	$269K
13	Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio	0.01%	89,061	$4.0M
14	Wolverine Asset Management LLC	0.01%	28,627	$1.3M
15	Noble Wealth Management PBC	0.01%	500	$22K
16	Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC	0.01%	98,822	$4.4M
17	Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC	0.01%	990	$44K
18	Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc.	0.01%	380	$17K
19	Strs Ohio	0.00%	19,796	$889K
20	Center for Financial Planning, Inc.	0.00%	500	$22K
21	Mather Group, LLC.	0.00%	4,794	$215K
22	Royal Bank of Canada	0.00%	28,476	$1.3M
23	Morgan Stanley	0.00%	31,074	$1.4M
24	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	1,096	$49K
25	Jane Street Group, LLC	0.00%	8,917	$400K

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 — Korea Fd Inc (KF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KF?

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

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 16 funds reduced or exited vs 11 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 KF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100: 5 of 28 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held KF?

75% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 21 out of 28 hedge funds have held KF 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 Korea Fd Inc (KF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KF has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KF has gained nan% 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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Korea Fd Inc (KF)

Smart Money Signals — KF

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter

75% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Price up while funds trimmed (+17% value, -5% shares)

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 21% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KF

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