Marqeta Inc (MQ): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Marqeta Inc (MQ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MQ has moved +2.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MQ gained -4.7% vs +40.3% for XLK. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Marqeta Inc (MQ)

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

Smart Money Signals — MQ

Based on 253 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MQ 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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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak

253 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 270 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding MQ is almost the same as a year ago (+6 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

127 buying119 selling

Last quarter: 127 funds bought or added vs 119 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new MQ position: 47 → 41 → 32 → 40. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 20% new

141 out of 253 hedge funds have held MQ 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 +7%, value -14%

Value

-14%

+7%

Last quarter: funds added +7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -14%. 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

44 → 47 → 41 → 32 → 40 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 41 → 32 → 40. MQ 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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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 25% new

Of 260 current holders: 158 (61%) 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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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds

53 of 253 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.2

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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	251	248	1.21%
13F Shares	302M	283M	6.99%
Total Value	$956M	$1.11B	-14.01%
New Positions	38	32	+6
Increased Positions	84	69	+15
Closed Positions	35	48	-13
Reduced Positions	82	102	-20
Total Calls	5	7	-28.57%
Total Puts	4	4	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.8	0.57	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

251

248

1.21%

13F Shares

302M

283M

6.99%

Total Value

$956M

$1.11B

-14.01%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+15

Closed Positions

-13

Reduced Positions

102

-20

Total Calls

-28.57%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.8

0.57

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

251 + investors

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

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

Top 25 MQ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Vitruvian Partners LLP	25.00%	6,853,183	$28.0M
2	Ahara Advisors LLC	1.57%	364,655	$1.7M
3	Abbington Investment Group	1.49%	626,004	$2.6M
4	Cander Asset Management LP	1.45%	1,974,643	$8.1M
5	CPV Partners, LLC	1.30%	716,075	$2.9M
6	North Reef Capital Management LP	1.04%	7,400,000	$30.2M
7	Arnhold LLC	0.88%	2,941,437	$12.0M
8	Lavaca Capital LLC	0.76%	1,055,139	$4.3M
9	Palogic Value Management, L.P.	0.69%	400,000	$1.6M
10	Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC	0.63%	1,035,609	$4.2M
11	Optimus Prime Fund Management Co., Ltd.	0.46%	1,180,000	$4.8M
12	Zwj Investment Counsel Inc	0.29%	1,994,571	$8.1M
13	Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management	0.28%	493,118	$2.0M
14	Southpoint Capital Advisors LP	0.25%	3,000,000	$12.2M
15	Nebula Research & Development LLC	0.22%	440,833	$2.6M
16	COFG Advisors, LLC	0.15%	149,169	$609K
17	Novo Holdings A/S	0.15%	441,558	$1.8M
18	Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc	0.10%	5,641,985	$23.0M
19	Post Resch Tallon Group Inc.	0.09%	27,500	$112K
20	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.07%	11,580,288	$47.2M
21	Perigon Wealth Management, LLC	0.07%	972,959	$4.0M
22	Letson Investment Management, INC.	0.05%	34,014	$139K
23	Ironwood Investment Management LLC	0.04%	25,447	$104K
24	State of Wyoming	0.04%	77,938	$318K
25	Congress Asset Management Co	0.04%	1,260,214	$5.1M

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 — Marqeta Inc (MQ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MQ?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 127 funds bought or added vs 119 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 MQ holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 53 of 253 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 MQ?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 141 out of 253 hedge funds have held MQ 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 Marqeta Inc (MQ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MQ has moved +2.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MQ has gained -4.7% vs +40.3% for XLK. 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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Marqeta Inc (MQ)

Smart Money Signals — MQ

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

Slight buying edge — 52% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +7%, value -14%

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

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