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Smithfield Foods Inc (SFD)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +46
Streak
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Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — SFD

Based on 244 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added SFD 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
244 hedge funds hold SFD 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 — +112% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+129 new funds entered over the past year (+112% 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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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

164 buying91 selling
Last quarter: 164 funds were net buyers (74 opened a brand new position + 90 added to an existing one). Only 91 were sellers (63 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+36 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SFD position: 62 → 68 → 38 → 74. 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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Mostly new holders — 54% entered in last year

■ 2% conviction (2yr+) ■ 43% medium ■ 54% new
Only 6 funds (2%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Steady discovery — ~74 new funds/quarter

115 → 62 → 68 → 38 → 74 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 62 → 68 → 38 → 74. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 96% of holders entered in last year

■ 4% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 96% new
Of 247 current holders: 237 (96%) entered in the past year, only 10 (4%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 242 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
5.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.2/10 — 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 — SFD

In 2026 Q1, 164 hedge funds were net buyers of SFD (74 opened a new position, 90 added to an existing one), while 91 reduced or exited (63 trimmed, 28 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 34% of total institutional value in SFD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +46 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 244.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SFD

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

Market Analysis: SFD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Smithfield Foods Inc (SFD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SFD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) 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 · 76d ago
SFD
-4.3%
XLP
+4.7%

SFD outperformed XLP by -9.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
SFD
+7.0%
XLP
+1.4%

Since the filing became public, SFD outperformed XLP by +5.6% .

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 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SFD
243 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 243 198 22.73%
13F Shares 49M 47M 2.33%
Total Value $1.22B $1.06B 15.64%
New Positions 74 38 +36
Increased Positions 89 77 +12
Closed Positions 29 41 -12
Reduced Positions 62 68 -6
Total Calls 2 0 100%
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 0.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

243 + investors

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

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Top 25 SFD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fourth Sail Capital LP 5.13% 1,116,165 $31.2M
2 Royal Palms Capital LLC 3.13% 112,820 $3.2M
3 Seldon Capital LP 2.83% 274,837 $7.7M
4 Game Creek Capital, LP 1.84% 198,250 $5.5M
5 Walnut Level Capital LLC 1.21% 50,915 $1.4M
6 Dayah Capital LLC 1.11% 70,000 $2.0M
7 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.63% 435,230 $12.2M
8 Live Oak Investment Partners 0.57% 34,322 $960K
9 Islay Capital Management, LLC 0.41% 29,010 $811K
10 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.41% 641,409 $17.9M
11 Renaissance Capital LLC 0.41% 21,561 $567K
12 Oxford Asset Management LLP 0.39% 32,286 $903K
13 Numerai GP LLC 0.38% 134,292 $3.8M
14 Parvin Asset Management, LLC 0.33% 16,500 $462K
15 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.30% 209,796 $5.5M
16 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.27% 382,086 $10.7M
17 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.22% 373,954 $10.5M
18 Westbourne Investments, INC. 0.21% 16,100 $450K
19 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.21% 45,255 $1.3M
20 Axq Capital, LP 0.19% 53,896 $1.5M
21 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.19% 27,137 $759K
22 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.17% 1,462,146 $40.9M
23 Capital Financial Group Inc\co\ /Adv 0.17% 10,863 $304K
24 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.16% 36,390 $1.0M
25 PDT Partners, LLC 0.12% 69,820 $2.0M
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 — Smithfield Foods Inc (SFD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SFD?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added SFD 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 SFD?

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 164 funds were net buyers (74 opened a brand new position + 90 added to an existing one). Only 91 were sellers (63 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SFD holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 40 of 242 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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 SFD?

Mostly new holders — 54% entered in last year: Only 6 funds (2%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Smithfield Foods Inc (SFD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SFD has moved +7.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.4% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SFD has gained -4.3% vs +4.7% for XLP. 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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