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MACYS INC (M)

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — M

Based on 469 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added M 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
469 hedge funds hold M 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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Fast accumulation — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+81 new funds entered over the past year (+21% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

280 buying210 selling
Last quarter: 280 funds bought or added vs 210 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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More new buyers each quarter (+37 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new M position: 55 → 58 → 86 → 123. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 17% new
311 out of 469 hedge funds have held M 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 (+22% value, -1% shares)

Value
+22%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional M holdings rose +22% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

57 → 55 → 58 → 86 → 123 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 55 → 58 → 86 → 123. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

74% veterans 7% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 500 current holders: 370 (74%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 469 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in M. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: M

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

Market Analysis: M

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Company Profile: M

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

62 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: M
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 500 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 500 449 11.36%
13F Shares 248M 250M -0.65%
Total Value $5.46B $4.47B 21.97%
New Positions 125 91 +34
Increased Positions 191 186 +5
Closed Positions 69 55 +14
Reduced Positions 192 175 +17
Total Calls 20 22 -9.09%
Total Puts 24 28 -14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 1.27 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of M — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 RWC Asset Management LLP 8.50% 11,274,401 $204.0M
2 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 2.39% 327,954 $5.9M
3 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 1.39% 2,121,700 $38.4M
4 CUMBERLAND ADVISORS INC 0.81% 115,010 $2.1M
5 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.67% 60,576 $1.1M
6 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.61% 1,818,191 $32.9M
7 Friedenthal Financial 0.54% 59,513 $1.1M
8 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.32% 1,242,187 $22.5M
9 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 0.25% 12,085 $219K
10 Traub Capital Management LLC 0.21% 11,506 $208K
11 Oak Thistle LLC 0.16% 88,265 $1.6M
12 Fruth Investment Management 0.12% 27,450
13 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.09% 4,614 $83K
14 BCS Wealth Management 0.06% 17,322 $313K
15 Paragon Capital Management Ltd 0.06% 16,252 $294K
16 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.06% 3,059,374 $55K
17 One Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.05% 21,813 $395K
18 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.04% 129,388 $2.3M
19 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 14,014 $254K
20 EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.04% 40,877 $739K
21 HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% 29,500 $534K
22 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.03% 81,209 $1.5M
23 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.02% 13,113 $237K
24 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 77,100 $1K
25 JAMISON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.02% 10,653 $193K
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 — MACYS INC (M)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for M?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added M 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 M?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 280 funds bought or added vs 210 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 M holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 469 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in M. 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 M?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 311 out of 469 hedge funds have held M 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.