Rave Restaurant Group Inc (RAVE): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Rave Restaurant Group Inc (RAVE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, RAVE has moved +23.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -2.7% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +26.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), RAVE gained +21.9% vs +4.0% for XLY. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

Rave Restaurant Group Inc (RAVE)

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

Smart Money Signals — RAVE

Based on 32 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 RAVE 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.

🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

32 hedge funds hold RAVE 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+3 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

18 buying10 selling

Last quarter: 18 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 10 added to an existing one). Only 10 were sellers (5 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 2 → 3 → 5 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 12% medium ■ 31% new

18 out of 32 hedge funds have held RAVE 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 -1%, value -22%

Value

-21%

-1%

Last quarter: funds added -1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -22%. 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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Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

3 → 2 → 3 → 5 → 8 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 2 → 3 → 5 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 31% new

Entry-cohort mix of 32 holders: 19 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 3 entered 1–2 years ago, and 10 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100

18% from top-100 AUM funds

11 of 32 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

4.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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	32	29	10.34%
13F Shares	2M	2M	-1.22%
Total Value	$4M	$5M	-21.88%
New Positions	8	5	+3
Increased Positions	10	7	+3
Closed Positions	5	4	+1
Reduced Positions	5	6	-1
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

10.34%

13F Shares

-1.22%

Total Value

$4M

$5M

-21.88%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

32 + investors

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

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

Top 25 RAVE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Saber Capital Managment, LLC	0.32%	160,469	$425K
2	Watchman Group, Inc.	0.12%	182,800	$484K
3	Corsair Capital Management, L.P.	0.06%	145,302	$385K
4	True North Advisors, LLC	0.03%	106,678	$283K
5	James Investment Research, INC.	0.01%	25,000	$66K
6	Two Sigma Securities, LLC	0.01%	18,607	$49K
7	Evergreen Capital Management LLC	0.00%	20,265	$54K
8	NewEdge Advisors, LLC	0.00%	25,000	$25K
9	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.00%	177,061	$469K
10	XTX Topco Ltd	0.00%	14,029	$37K
11	Focus Partners Advisor Solutions, LLC	0.00%	11,000	$29K
12	Centiva Capital, LP	0.00%	12,576	$33K
13	Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC)	0.00%	1,777	$5K
14	Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co	0.00%	64,183	$170K
15	Vanguard Capital Management LLC	0.00%	223,447	$592K
16	SBI Securities Co., Ltd.	0.00%	195	—
17	Susquehanna International Group, LLP	0.00%	30,763	$82K
18	Jane Street Group, LLC	0.00%	12,723	$34K
19	Harbour Investments, INC.	0.00%	84	—
20	BlackRock, Inc.	0.00%	56,020	$148K
21	Morgan Stanley	0.00%	14,397	$38K
22	Group One Trading LLC	0.00%	405	$1K
23	Russell Investments Group, Ltd.	0.00%	670	$2K
24	UBS Group AG	0.00%	1,295	$3K
25	Simplex Trading, LLC	0.00%	135	—

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 — Rave Restaurant Group Inc (RAVE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RAVE?

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

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 18 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 10 added to an existing one). Only 10 were sellers (5 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for RAVE holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100: 11 of 32 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held RAVE?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 18 out of 32 hedge funds have held RAVE 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 Rave Restaurant Group Inc (RAVE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, RAVE has moved +23.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -2.7% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +26.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), RAVE has gained +21.9% vs +4.0% for XLY. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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Rave Restaurant Group Inc (RAVE)

Smart Money Signals — RAVE

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -1%, value -22%

Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 31% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100

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