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Manulife Finl Corp (MFC)

755 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MFC. 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
↑ +10
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — MFC

Based on 768 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MFC 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
768 hedge funds hold MFC 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 — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+62 new funds entered over the past year (+9% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

352 buying316 selling
Last quarter: 352 funds bought or added vs 316 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-48 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 87 → 62 → 135 → 87. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 18% new
474 out of 768 hedge funds have held MFC 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

71 → 87 → 62 → 135 → 87 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 62 → 135 → 87. A growing number of institutions are discovering MFC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 792 holders: 516 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 97 entered 1–2 years ago, and 179 (23%) 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
51 of 765 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MFC. 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 — MFC

In 2026 Q1, 352 hedge funds were net buyers of MFC (87 opened a new position, 265 added to an existing one), while 316 reduced or exited (239 trimmed, 77 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 47% of total institutional value in MFC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 768.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MFC

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

Market Analysis: MFC

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Company Profile: MFC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Manulife Finl Corp (MFC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MFC 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 · 76d ago
MFC
+17.0%
XLF
+8.0%

MFC outperformed XLF by +9.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
MFC
+8.3%
XLF
+4.4%

Since the filing became public, MFC outperformed XLF by +3.9% .

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.

37 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
6.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MFC
755 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 755 758 -0.4%
13F Shares 748M 816M -8.31%
Total Value $25.12B $29.69B -15.41%
New Positions 81 135 -54
Increased Positions 257 230 +27
Closed Positions 84 68 +16
Reduced Positions 234 230 +4
Total Calls 14 13 7.69%
Total Puts 13 10 30.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.93 0.77 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

755 + investors

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Top 25 MFC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Canerector Inc 18.16% 800,000 $38.3M
2 Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd. 5.70% 456,500 $15.7M
3 Burkett Asset Management Ltd 4.84% 142,830 $4.9M
4 Promethos Capital, LLC 4.76% 514,005 $17.7M
5 Cardinal Capital Management, Inc. 4.33% 4,675,188 $160.5M
6 Value Partners Investments Inc. 3.98% 1,518,899 $52.2M
7 Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc 3.34% 6,038,452 $207.3M
8 Scheer, Rowlett & Associates Investment Management Ltd. 2.71% 1,094,428 $37.7M
9 Grace & White Inc /Ny 2.49% 410,003 $14.1M
10 Mufg Securities (canada), LTD. 2.46% 2,487,122 $85.5M
11 Intact Investment Management INC. 2.42% 2,467,191 $85.0M
12 Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Co 2.42% 817,126 $28.1M
13 JCIC Asset Management Inc. 2.26% 215,019 $7.4M
14 Gold Investment Management Ltd. 2.19% 205,413 $7.1M
15 Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. 1.77% 217,164 $7.5M
16 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 1.75% 1,866,622 $64.3M
17 TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. 1.72% 16,675,574 $580.5M
18 Harding Loevner LP 1.59% 4,479,701 $154.4M
19 Scotia Capital INC. 1.53% 10,873,355 $373.2M
20 SIG North Trading, ULC 1.52% 2,198,400 $75.7M
21 Sienna Gestion 1.34% 604,039 $20.5M
22 Guardian Capital LP 1.33% 1,465,476 $50.3M
23 Mackenzie Financial Corp 1.24% 29,894,048 $1.03B
24 Barometer Capital Management INC. 1.21% 73,700 $3.5M
25 CIBC Asset Management Inc 1.19% 14,114,546 $487.7M
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 — Manulife Finl Corp (MFC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MFC?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 352 funds bought or added vs 316 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 MFC holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 765 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in MFC. 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 MFC?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 474 out of 768 hedge funds have held MFC 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 Manulife Finl Corp (MFC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MFC has moved +8.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.4% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MFC has gained +17.0% vs +8.0% 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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