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Star Bulk Carriers CORP. (SBLK)

186 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SBLK. 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
↑ +16
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — SBLK

Based on 187 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 SBLK 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 — 79% of 3.0Y peak

79% of all-time peak
187 funds currently hold this stock — 79% of the 3.0-year high of 237 funds (reached 2024 Q2). 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 SBLK is almost the same as a year ago (-2 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

108 buying86 selling
Last quarter: 108 funds bought or added vs 86 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 (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SBLK position: 19 → 24 → 40 → 47. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 19% new
103 out of 187 hedge funds have held SBLK 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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Value +33% but shares only +16% — price-driven

Value
+33%
Shares
+16%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +33%, but actual share count only changed +16%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

32 → 19 → 24 → 40 → 47 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 24 → 40 → 47. 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 — 64% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 196 holders: 126 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 36 entered 1–2 years ago, and 34 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

30% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 185 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — 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 — SBLK

In 2026 Q1, 108 hedge funds were net buyers of SBLK (47 opened a new position, 61 added to an existing one), while 86 reduced or exited (55 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 30% of total institutional value in SBLK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 187.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SBLK

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

Market Analysis: SBLK

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Company Profile: SBLK

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Star Bulk Carriers CORP. (SBLK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SBLK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 75d ago
SBLK
+18.2%
XLI
+8.9%

SBLK outperformed XLI by +9.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
SBLK
+2.6%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, SBLK outperformed XLI by -327.1% .

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.

10 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
4.5
/ 10
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×
Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SBLK
186 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 186 171 8.77%
13F Shares 40M 35M 16.33%
Total Value $897M $672M 33.41%
New Positions 47 40 +7
Increased Positions 58 41 +17
Closed Positions 32 33 -1
Reduced Positions 53 53 -
Total Calls 6 9 -33.33%
Total Puts 5 7 -28.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.83 0.78 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

186 + investors

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Top 25 SBLK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fearnley Asset Management As 7.14% 951,206 $21.8M
2 Marnell Management LLC 3.44% 430,282 $9.9M
3 Philosophy Capital Management LLC 2.64% 1,874,418 $43.1M
4 Valueworks LLC 2.22% 354,861 $8.2M
5 Graham Capital Wealth Management, LLC 1.52% 74,551 $1.7M
6 Impala Asset Management LLC 1.28% 120,000 $2.8M
7 Buckland Partners Management Co LLC 1.18% 84,590 $1.9M
8 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.83% 133,800 $3.1M
9 Hartree Partners, LP 0.74% 150,000 $3.4M
10 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.72% 208,427 $4.8M
11 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.46% 21,851 $502K
12 Cfm Wealth Partners LLC 0.39% 114,425 $2.6M
13 Sippican Capital Advisors 0.34% 21,677 $498K
14 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.33% 97,991 $2.3M
15 Numerai GP LLC 0.33% 143,054 $3.3M
16 R Squared Ltd 0.32% 25,293 $581K
17 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.25% 64,344 $1.4M
18 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.24% 183,453 $4.2M
19 MQS Management LLC 0.22% 14,081 $323K
20 Dymon Asia Capital (singapore) PTE. LTD. 0.19% 82,000 $1.9M
21 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.17% 65,815 $1.5M
22 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.16% 43,322 $995K
23 Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC 0.15% 64,390 $1.5M
24 XTX Topco Ltd 0.12% 306,770 $7.0M
25 BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC 0.10% 51,584 $1.2M
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 — Star Bulk Carriers CORP. (SBLK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SBLK?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 108 funds bought or added vs 86 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 SBLK holders?

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds: 29 of 185 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% 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 SBLK?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 103 out of 187 hedge funds have held SBLK 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 Star Bulk Carriers CORP. (SBLK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SBLK has moved +2.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -327.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SBLK has gained +18.2% vs +8.9% 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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