Metropolitan Bk Hldg Corp (MCB): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Metropolitan Bk Hldg Corp (MCB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MCB 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), MCB 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.

Metropolitan Bk Hldg Corp (MCB)

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

Smart Money Signals — MCB

Based on 189 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MCB 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

189 hedge funds hold MCB 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 — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+37 new funds entered over the past year (+24% 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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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

117 buying62 selling

Last quarter: 117 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 68 added to an existing one). Only 62 were sellers (45 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+30 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new MCB position: 21 → 27 → 19 → 49. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 28% medium ■ 21% new

98 out of 189 hedge funds have held MCB 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

24 → 21 → 27 → 19 → 49 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 27 → 19 → 49. A growing number of institutions are discovering MCB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 24% new

Entry-cohort mix of 191 holders: 116 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 30 entered 1–2 years ago, and 45 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds

42 of 189 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MCB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.8

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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	189	157	20.38%
13F Shares	11M	9M	27.01%
Total Value	$923M	$673M	37.17%
New Positions	49	19	+30
Increased Positions	68	48	+20
Closed Positions	17	17	-
Reduced Positions	43	63	-20
Total Calls	2	2	-
Total Puts	0	1	-100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.5	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

189

157

20.38%

13F Shares

11M

27.01%

Total Value

$923M

$673M

37.17%

New Positions

+30

Increased Positions

+20

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-20

Total Calls

Total Puts

-100.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

0.5

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

189 + investors

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

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

Top 25 MCB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P.	16.41%	764,884	$63.7M
2	EJF Capital LP	2.66%	45,250	$3.8M
3	Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC	2.47%	136,780	$11.4M
4	Banc Funds Co LLC	2.21%	142,221	$11.8M
5	Fourthstone LLC	1.77%	125,601	$10.5M
6	Sippican Capital Advisors	1.59%	27,826	$2.3M
7	Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P.	1.33%	75,000	$6.2M
8	Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.	0.83%	210,367	$17.5M
9	Salzhauer Michael	0.70%	17,893	$1.5M
10	Ranger Investment Management, L.P.	0.63%	104,835	$8.7M
11	Kennedy Capital Management LLC	0.38%	217,892	$18.1M
12	Harbor Advisors LLC	0.38%	31,500	$2.6M
13	Seven Grand Managers, LLC	0.22%	40,000	$3.3M
14	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.18%	11,666	$972K
15	R Squared Ltd	0.14%	3,134	$261K
16	Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC	0.13%	28,297	$2.4M
17	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.11%	66,451	$5.5M
18	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.11%	4,418	$368K
19	Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust	0.09%	23,069	$1.9M
20	Unison Advisors LLC	0.09%	13,552	$1.1M
21	Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.	0.08%	584,633	$48.7M
22	Soros Fund Management LLC	0.07%	75,000	$6.2M
23	Daytona Street Capital LLC	0.06%	2,611	$77K
24	Legato Capital Management LLC	0.06%	7,731	$644K
25	Sterling Capital Management LLC	0.05%	29,896	$2.5M

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 — Metropolitan Bk Hldg Corp (MCB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MCB?

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

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 117 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 68 added to an existing one). Only 62 were sellers (45 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MCB holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 189 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MCB. 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 MCB?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 98 out of 189 hedge funds have held MCB 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 Metropolitan Bk Hldg Corp (MCB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MCB 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), MCB 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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Metropolitan Bk Hldg Corp (MCB)

Smart Money Signals — MCB

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +24% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+30 vs last Q)

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 24% newcomers

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

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