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RBC Bearings Inc (RBC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +74
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — RBC

Based on 684 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added RBC 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
684 hedge funds hold RBC 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 — +52% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+233 new funds entered over the past year (+52% 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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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

366 buying291 selling
Last quarter: 366 funds bought or added vs 291 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 (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 63 → 99 → 129 → 123. 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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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 31% new
327 out of 684 hedge funds have held RBC 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 +70%, value +21%

Value
+21%
Shares
+69%
Last quarter: funds added +70% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +21%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

68 → 63 → 99 → 129 → 123 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 63 → 99 → 129 → 123. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 34% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 692 holders: 380 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 75 entered 1–2 years ago, and 237 (34%) 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
61 of 684 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in RBC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.5/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — RBC

In 2026 Q2, 366 hedge funds were net buyers of RBC (123 opened a new position, 243 added to an existing one), while 291 reduced or exited (242 trimmed, 49 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in RBC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +74 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 684.

Hedge Fund Ownership: RBC

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

Market Analysis: RBC

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Company Profile: RBC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy RBC Bearings Inc (RBC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much RBC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 81d ago
RBC
-22.9%
XLI
-8.4%

RBC outperformed XLI by -14.5% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 36d ago
RBC
-11.4%
XLI
-9.0%

Since the filing became public, RBC outperformed XLI by -2.4% .

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.

21 top-rated funds 6 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: RBC
679 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 679 610 11.31%
13F Shares 31M 31M 1.01%
Total Value $18.94B $15.66B 20.89%
New Positions 121 129 -8
Increased Positions 239 218 +21
Closed Positions 52 48 +4
Reduced Positions 237 188 +49
Total Calls 5 5 -
Total Puts 3 5 -40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

679 + investors

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

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Top 25 RBC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Maren Capital LLC 12.78% 428,132 $275.7M
2 Visualize Group LP 11.41% 51,447 $33.1M
3 Durable Capital Partners LP 10.70% 1,708,921 $1.10B
4 Port Capital LLC 7.63% 290,280 $187.0M
5 Greenhouse Funds LLLP 6.43% 195,498 $125.9M
6 Gallo Partners, LP 6.23% 4,363 $2.8M
7 One Madison Group LLC 4.95% 80,000 $51.5M
8 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 4.59% 327,489 $210.9M
9 Geneva Capital Management LLC 4.38% 296,316 $190.8M
10 11 Capital Partners LP 4.37% 24,955 $16.1M
11 American Capital Management Inc 4.15% 143,737 $92.6M
12 Carmel Capital Management L.L.C. 3.48% 24,625 $15.9M
13 Snyder Capital Management L P 3.05% 273,687 $176.3M
14 EULAV Asset Management 2.80% 136,300 $87.8M
15 Aubrey Capital Management Ltd 2.57% 6,360 $4.1M
16 Regents Gate Capital LLP 2.42% 2,829 $1.8M
17 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 2.42% 1,208,607 $778.4M
18 Tribune Investment Group LP 1.95% 7,470 $4.8M
19 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 1.85% 267,280 $172.1M
20 Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers LLC 1.69% 16,672 $10.7M
21 Next Century Growth Investors LLC 1.62% 47,561 $30.6M
22 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 1.49% 10,531 $6.8M
23 Wasatch Advisors LP 1.36% 322,076 $207.4M
24 Wakefield Asset Management LLLP 1.30% 8,972 $5.8M
25 Terra Nova Asset Management LLC 1.17% 2,970 $1.9M
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 — RBC Bearings Inc (RBC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RBC?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added RBC 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 RBC?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 366 funds bought or added vs 291 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 RBC holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 684 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in RBC. 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 RBC?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 327 out of 684 hedge funds have held RBC 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 RBC Bearings Inc (RBC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, RBC has moved -11.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -9.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.4%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), RBC has gained -22.9% vs -8.4% for XLI. 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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