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SAFE BULKERS INC (SB)

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

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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — SB

Based on 143 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SB 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
143 hedge funds hold SB 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+15 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 54% buying

74 buying64 selling
Last quarter: 74 funds bought or added vs 64 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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Steady new buyers — ~24 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 17 → 21 → 24. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 22% new
82 out of 143 hedge funds have held SB 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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Steady discovery — ~24 new funds/quarter

22 → 25 → 17 → 21 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 17 → 21 → 24. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

61% veterans 14% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 147 current holders: 90 (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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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
27 of 143 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in SB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SB

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

Market Analysis: SB

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Company Profile: SB

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: SB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 147 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 147 136 8.09%
13F Shares 34M 30M 10.15%
Total Value $165M $135M 22.69%
New Positions 24 21 +3
Increased Positions 56 47 +9
Closed Positions 14 15 -1
Reduced Positions 52 52 -
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 23 institutional holders of SB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. 0.23% 80,647 $510K
2 Sage Investment Counsel LLC 0.17% 24,900 $158K
3 Abel Hall, LLC 0.03% 21,360 $135K
4 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.02% 20,918 $132K
5 E Fund Management Co., Ltd. 0.02% 80,647 $510K
6 Ethic Inc. 0.01% 54,615 $346K
7 HARBOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC 0.00% 5,000 $32K
8 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.00% 37,787 $239K
9 STRS OHIO 0.00% 35,600 $225K
10 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 11,599
11 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 13,799 $87K
12 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 2,484 $16K
13 Physician Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 423 $3K
14 ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP, INC 0.00% 750 $5K
15 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 903 $6K
16 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 19,256 $127K
17 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,701 $11K
18 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 2,467 $16K
19 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 946 $6K
20 Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% 144
21 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 205 $1K
22 MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust, FSB 0.00% 68
23 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 33
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% 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 — SAFE BULKERS INC (SB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SB?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 74 funds bought or added vs 64 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 SB holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 27 of 143 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in SB. 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 SB?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 82 out of 143 hedge funds have held SB 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.

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.