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Kinsale Cap Group Inc (KNSL)

567 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KNSL. 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
↓ -14
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — KNSL

Based on 571 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 KNSL 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
571 hedge funds hold KNSL 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding KNSL is almost the same as a year ago (-14 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

284 buying304 selling
Last quarter: 304 funds reduced or exited vs 284 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 69 → 66 → 92 → 82. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 21% new
321 out of 571 hedge funds have held KNSL 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

83 → 69 → 66 → 92 → 82 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 69 → 66 → 92 → 82. A growing number of institutions are discovering KNSL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 580 holders: 347 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 98 entered 1–2 years ago, and 135 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 569 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 — KNSL

In 2026 Q1, 284 hedge funds were net buyers of KNSL (82 opened a new position, 202 added to an existing one), while 304 reduced or exited (208 trimmed, 96 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 32% of total institutional value in KNSL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -14 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 571.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KNSL

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

Market Analysis: KNSL

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Company Profile: KNSL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Kinsale Cap Group Inc (KNSL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KNSL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 87d ago
KNSL
-5.3%
XLF
+9.2%

KNSL outperformed XLF by -14.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 42d ago
KNSL
+4.0%
XLF
+5.5%

Since the filing became public, KNSL outperformed XLF by -1.5% .

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.

30 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
6.5
/ 10
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Elite
4.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KNSL
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 567 585 -3.08%
13F Shares 21M 21M 0.83%
Total Value $6.92B $8.03B -13.83%
New Positions 79 92 -13
Increased Positions 201 173 +28
Closed Positions 97 75 +22
Reduced Positions 205 240 -35
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 5 6 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.83 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 KNSL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Langdon Equity Partners 16.25% 63,550 $21.7M
2 Maren Capital LLC 4.83% 270,140 $92.3M
3 Doma Perpetual Capital Management LLC 4.59% 50,051 $17.1M
4 Prime Capital Management Co Ltd 4.43% 115,498 $39.5M
5 Lountzis Asset Management, LLC 3.63% 28,942 $9.9M
6 Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. 3.58% 411,246 $140.5M
7 Spyglass Capital Management LLC 3.52% 137,029 $46.8M
8 Giverny Capital Inc. 2.74% 218,942 $74.8M
9 Jacobson & Schmitt Advisors, LLC 2.73% 43,986 $15.0M
10 Rockbridge Asset Management LLC 2.61% 11,387 $3.9M
11 Leibman Financial Services, Inc. 2.43% 9,679 $3.3M
12 Timucuan Asset Management Inc/Fl 2.28% 181,046 $61.9M
13 Kelly Lawrence W & Associates Inc/Ca 2.13% 22,407 $7.7M
14 Bamco Inc /Ny/ 2.09% 2,027,765 $692.8M
15 Geneva Capital Management LLC 2.09% 287,935 $98.4M
16 Riverbridge Partners LLC 2.06% 246,236 $84.1M
17 Intrinsic Value Partners, LLC 1.92% 7,291 $2.5M
18 Ashford Capital Management Inc 1.87% 44,360 $15.2M
19 2Xideas AG 1.67% 12,443 $4.3M
20 Df Dent & Co Inc 1.63% 248,937 $85.1M
21 Sidoxia Capital Management, LLC 1.58% 5,357 $1.8M
22 Port Capital LLC 1.48% 97,583 $33.3M
23 Maniro Ltd 1.45% 14,000 $4.8M
24 Aurora Investment Counsel 1.38% 7,288 $2.5M
25 Crawford Fund Management, LLC 1.38% 20,970 $7.2M
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 — Kinsale Cap Group Inc (KNSL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KNSL?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 304 funds reduced or exited vs 284 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 KNSL holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 52 of 569 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 KNSL?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 321 out of 571 hedge funds have held KNSL 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 Kinsale Cap Group Inc (KNSL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KNSL has moved +4.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.5% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KNSL has gained -5.3% vs +9.2% 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.

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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