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Star Bulk Carriers CORP. (SBLK)

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — SBLK

Based on 203 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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 — 85% of 3.0Y peak

85% of all-time peak
203 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 238 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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Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+31 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

100 buying97 selling
Last quarter: 100 funds bought or added vs 97 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 (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 40 → 49 → 39. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 22% new
113 out of 203 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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Growing discovery — still being found

20 → 24 → 40 → 49 → 39 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 40 → 49 → 39. A growing number of institutions are discovering SBLK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 215 holders: 139 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 35 entered 1–2 years ago, and 41 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 200 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in SBLK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 Q2, 100 hedge funds were net buyers of SBLK (39 opened a new position, 61 added to an existing one), while 97 reduced or exited (72 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 45% of total institutional value in SBLK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 203.

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

7 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: SBLK
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 200 189 5.82%
13F Shares 44M 40M 9.5%
Total Value $1.08B $900M 19.88%
New Positions 39 49 -10
Increased Positions 60 58 +2
Closed Positions 25 32 -7
Reduced Positions 67 53 +14
Total Calls 8 6 33.33%
Total Puts 7 5 40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.88 0.83 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 SBLK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fearnley Asset Management As 9.02% 1,004,209 $25.1M
2 Marnell Management LLC 4.95% 515,698 $12.9M
3 Philosophy Capital Management LLC 2.07% 1,752,666 $43.8M
4 Valueworks LLC 1.85% 354,140 $8.8M
5 Graham Capital Wealth Management, LLC 1.46% 75,823 $1.9M
6 Impala Asset Management LLC 1.14% 80,479 $2.0M
7 Buckland Partners Management Co LLC 1.03% 84,590 $2.1M
8 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.90% 108,800 $2.7M
9 Encompass Capital Advisors LLC 0.85% 962,500 $24.0M
10 Point Nemo Capital, LLC 0.60% 47,112 $1.2M
11 Wexford Capital LP 0.46% 144,800 $3.6M
12 Dymon Asia Capital (singapore) PTE. LTD. 0.43% 410,700 $10.3M
13 Cfm Wealth Partners LLC 0.39% 121,072 $3.0M
14 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.35% 97,991 $2.4M
15 Sippican Capital Advisors 0.33% 21,627 $540K
16 Numerai GP LLC 0.32% 159,066 $4.0M
17 Hartree Partners, LP 0.32% 60,000 $1.5M
18 R Squared Ltd 0.23% 17,290 $432K
19 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.18% 66,333 $1.7M
20 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.17% 761,688 $19.0M
21 Sprott INC. 0.16% 204,784 $5.1M
22 Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC 0.13% 64,390 $1.6M
23 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.12% 29,126 $727K
24 RBF Capital, LLC 0.09% 85,000 $2.1M
25 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.09% 268,029 $6.7M
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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 — 51% buying: Last quarter: 100 funds bought or added vs 97 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?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 200 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in SBLK. 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 SBLK?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 113 out of 203 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.

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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