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Southside Bancshares Inc (SBSI)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — SBSI

Based on 179 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 SBSI 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
179 hedge funds hold SBSI 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+6% 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 — 52% buying

84 buying76 selling
Last quarter: 84 funds bought or added vs 76 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 (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 27 → 24 → 28 → 21. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 18% new
116 out of 179 hedge funds have held SBSI 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 — ~21 new funds/quarter

26 → 27 → 24 → 28 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 24 → 28 → 21. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 24% newcomers

69% veterans 7% 1-2yr 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 180 holders: 124 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 13 entered 1–2 years ago, and 43 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 179 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SBSI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — SBSI

In 2026 Q1, 84 hedge funds were net buyers of SBSI (21 opened a new position, 63 added to an existing one), while 76 reduced or exited (59 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 43% of total institutional value in SBSI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 179.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SBSI

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

Market Analysis: SBSI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Southside Bancshares Inc (SBSI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SBSI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 79d ago
SBSI
+8.2%
XLF
+9.5%

SBSI outperformed XLF by -1.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
SBSI
+6.5%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, SBSI outperformed XLF by +0.7% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SBSI
178 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 178 175 1.71%
13F Shares 17M 17M 1.74%
Total Value $537M $518M 3.68%
New Positions 20 28 -8
Increased Positions 63 62 +1
Closed Positions 17 22 -5
Reduced Positions 59 65 -6
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 SBSI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kestrel Investment Management Corp 1.28% 69,000 $2.1M
2 Pingora Partners LLC 1.14% 61,745 $1.9M
3 Solutions 4 Wealth, Ltd 1.13% 24,242 $754K
4 Third Avenue Management LLC 0.59% 116,879 $3.6M
5 Redwood Family Wealth LLC 0.34% 11,322 $352K
6 Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.31% 74,105 $2.5M
7 Gibson Wealth Advisors LLC 0.21% 9,856 $306K
8 Bayview Asset Management, LLC 0.18% 15,000 $466K
9 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.16% 62,944 $2.0M
10 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.09% 144,098 $4.5M
11 Bill Few Associates, Inc. 0.07% 9,370 $291K
12 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.06% 34,518 $1.1M
13 Ackerman Capital Advisors, LLC 0.05% 7,438 $231K
14 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 16,537 $514K
15 Jamison Private Wealth Management, INC. 0.03% 9,074 $282K
16 Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group, LLC 0.03% 13,629 $424K
17 Naples Global Advisors, LLC 0.02% 10,009 $311K
18 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.02% 440,146 $13.7M
19 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.02% 19,606 $610K
20 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 100,298 $3.1M
21 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.02% 204,750 $6.4M
22 Hilltop National Bank 0.02% 2,278 $71K
23 Pinnacle Associates Ltd 0.02% 40,670 $1.3M
24 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.02% 28,310 $880K
25 Royce & Associates LP 0.01% 47,206 $1.5M
Investor Ownership
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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 — Southside Bancshares Inc (SBSI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SBSI?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 84 funds bought or added vs 76 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 SBSI holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 179 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SBSI. 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 SBSI?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 179 hedge funds have held SBSI 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 Southside Bancshares Inc (SBSI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SBSI has moved +6.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SBSI has gained +8.2% vs +9.5% for XLF. 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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