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Korn Ferry (KFY)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — KFY

Based on 359 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KFY 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
359 hedge funds hold KFY 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 buyers than sellers — 61% buying

215 buying140 selling
Last quarter: 215 funds were net buyers (59 opened a brand new position + 156 added to an existing one). Only 140 were sellers (97 trimmed + 43 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~59 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 54 → 55 → 59. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 20% new
237 out of 359 hedge funds have held KFY 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

53 → 38 → 54 → 55 → 59 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 54 → 55 → 59. A growing number of institutions are discovering KFY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 363 holders: 249 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 34 entered 1–2 years ago, and 80 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

64% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 357 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in KFY. 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 — KFY

In 2026 Q2, 215 hedge funds were net buyers of KFY (59 opened a new position, 156 added to an existing one), while 140 reduced or exited (97 trimmed, 43 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 64% of total institutional value in KFY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 359.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KFY

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

Market Analysis: KFY

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: KFY
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 355 343 3.5%
13F Shares 56M 51M 9.31%
Total Value $3.36B $3.10B 8.35%
New Positions 59 55 +4
Increased Positions 153 130 +23
Closed Positions 45 54 -9
Reduced Positions 95 119 -24
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 KFY holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC 1.83% 401,362 $26.7M
2 Sunriver Management LLC 1.71% 163,836 $10.9M
3 Virtus Family Office LLC 1.54% 29,350 $2.0M
4 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 1.47% 268,108 $17.9M
5 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.88% 291,012 $19.4M
6 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.84% 747,958 $49.8M
7 Westmount Partners, LLC 0.60% 41,518 $2.8M
8 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 0.56% 36,800 $2.5M
9 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.44% 7,310 $487K
10 Royce & Associates LP 0.42% 788,362 $52.5M
11 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.40% 117,900 $7.8M
12 Ariel Investments, LLC 0.30% 450,116 $30.0M
13 Severin Investments, LLC 0.29% 5,690 $379K
14 Isthmus Partners, LLC 0.24% 37,406 $2.5M
15 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.23% 5,700 $380K
16 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.22% 111,764 $7.4M
17 Cypress Capital, LLC 0.21% 11,617 $773K
18 JMN Financial LLC 0.17% 3,326 $221K
19 Fieldview Capital Management, LLC 0.17% 9,008 $600K
20 Pzena Investment Management LLC 0.17% 867,680 $57.8M
21 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.16% 10,465 $697K
22 Navellier & Associates Inc 0.15% 28,914 $1.9M
23 Transcend Capital Advisors, LLC 0.14% 31,271 $2.1M
24 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 0.14% 3,761 $250K
25 BCS Private Wealth Management, Inc. 0.12% 6,010 $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 — Korn Ferry (KFY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KFY?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KFY 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 KFY?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 215 funds were net buyers (59 opened a brand new position + 156 added to an existing one). Only 140 were sellers (97 trimmed + 43 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KFY holders?

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 357 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in KFY. 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 KFY?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 237 out of 359 hedge funds have held KFY 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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