Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Mastercard Incorporated (MA) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MA has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), MA gained +19.9% vs +9.9% 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.

Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

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Smart Money Signals — MA

Based on 3636 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MA 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak

3,636 hedge funds hold MA 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+161 new funds entered over the past year (+5% 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 — 48% buying

1650 buying1791 selling

Last quarter: 1,791 funds reduced or exited vs 1,650 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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More new buyers each quarter (+42 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new MA position: 186 → 420 → 213 → 255. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 13% new

2,589 out of 3,636 hedge funds have held MA 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +121%, value +6%

Value

+6%

+121%

Last quarter: funds added +121% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +6%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

242 → 186 → 420 → 213 → 255 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 186 → 420 → 213 → 255. MA 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 — 72% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 16% new

Entry-cohort mix of 3,729 holders: 2,696 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 452 entered 1–2 years ago, and 581 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds

75 of 3623 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in MA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.4

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	3588	3604	-0.44%
13F Shares	1.03B	754M	36.6%
Total Value	$382.73B	$361.92B	5.75%
New Positions	236	213	+23
Increased Positions	1367	1371	-4
Closed Positions	239	309	-70
Reduced Positions	1529	1548	-19
Total Calls	48	44	9.09%
Total Puts	56	49	14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.17	1.11	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

3588

3604

-0.44%

13F Shares

1.03B

754M

36.6%

Total Value

$382.73B

$361.92B

5.75%

New Positions

236

213

+23

Increased Positions

1367

1371

-4

Closed Positions

239

309

-70

Reduced Positions

1529

1548

-19

Total Calls

9.09%

Total Puts

14.29%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.17

1.11

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

4K + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

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

Top 25 MA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Mastercard Foundation Asset Management Corp	96.90%	57,440,974	$31.68B
2	Farley Capital L.P.	26.37%	62,227	$34.3M
3	Akre Capital Management LLC	21.93%	1,759,235	$970.2M
4	Blacksheep Fund Management Ltd	21.16%	153,430	$84.6M
5	Settian Capital LP	14.60%	41,900	$23.1M
6	Explore Capital Management, LLC	14.49%	32,280	$17.8M
7	MFF Capital Investments Ltd	11.89%	330,119	$182.1M
8	Spinecap SAS	11.46%	79,957	$44.1M
9	Jackson Hill Advisors, LLC	11.40%	36,600	$20.2M
10	OAKMONT Corp	10.88%	102,218	$56.4M
11	Mayar Capital Ltd.	10.84%	15,482	$8.5M
12	Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK Ltd	10.29%	1,337,341	$737.5M
13	Seilern Investment Management Ltd	10.21%	142,816	$78.8M
14	Veritas Asset Management LLP	9.96%	968,776	$534.3M
15	Metropolis Capital Ltd	9.61%	632,813	$349.0M
16	Gardner Russo & Quinn LLC	9.58%	1,462,078	$806.3M
17	Altarock Partners LP	9.21%	704,026	$388.2M
18	XXEC, Inc.	9.07%	11,816	$6.5M
19	Chapman Investment Management, LLC	8.72%	19,952	$11.0M
20	Cryder Capital Partners LLP	8.63%	245,819	$135.6M
21	Bls Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S	8.36%	379,634	$209.4M
22	Investidor Profissional Gestao de Recursos Ltda.	8.13%	27,734	$15.3M
23	Ycg, LLC	7.99%	151,589	$83.6M
24	Vulcan Value Partners, LLC	7.91%	449,474	$247.9M
25	Hingham Institution for Savings	7.86%	19,100	$10.5M

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 — Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MA?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MA 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 MA?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 1,791 funds reduced or exited vs 1,650 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 MA holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 75 of 3623 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in MA. 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 MA?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,589 out of 3,636 hedge funds have held MA 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 Mastercard Incorporated (MA) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MA has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), MA has gained +19.9% vs +9.9% 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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Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

Smart Money Signals — MA

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (98% of max)

Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+42 vs last Q)

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +121%, value +6%

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 16% newcomers

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

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