Skyward Specialty Ins Group (SKWD): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Skyward Specialty Ins Group (SKWD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SKWD has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SKWD gained nan% vs +8.5% 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.

Skyward Specialty Ins Group (SKWD)

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

Smart Money Signals — SKWD

Based on 237 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 SKWD 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak

237 hedge funds hold SKWD 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding SKWD is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

126 buying126 selling

Last quarter: 126 funds bought or added vs 126 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 — ~45 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 45 → 33 → 45 → 45. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed — 37% long-term, 24% new

■ 37% conviction (2yr+) ■ 39% medium ■ 24% new

Of the 237 current holders: 88 (37%) held >2 years, 92 held 1–2 years, and 57 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -18%

Value

-17%

+1%

Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Growing discovery — still being found

55 → 45 → 33 → 45 → 45 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 33 → 45 → 45. A growing number of institutions are discovering SKWD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Mixed cohorts — 39% veterans, 32% new entrants

■ 39% veterans ■ 28% 1-2yr ■ 32% new

Of 240 current holders: 94 (39%) held 2+ years, 68 held 1–2 years, 78 (32%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds

48 of 236 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.4

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	236	234	0.85%
13F Shares	38M	38M	1.01%
Total Value	$1.53B	$1.86B	-17.77%
New Positions	44	45	-1
Increased Positions	81	93	-12
Closed Positions	42	32	+10
Reduced Positions	83	78	+5
Total Calls	1	1	-
Total Puts	3	4	-25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	3.0	4.0	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

236

234

0.85%

13F Shares

38M

1.01%

Total Value

$1.53B

$1.86B

-17.77%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

-12

Closed Positions

+10

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

-25.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

3.0

4.0

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

236 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 SKWD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Karl Kapital LLC	7.64%	252,415	$11.0M
2	Langdon Equity Partners	3.92%	119,794	$5.2M
3	Reinhart Partners, LLC.	3.49%	2,780,784	$121.5M
4	Ashford Capital Management Inc	2.11%	390,332	$17.0M
5	Sparta 24 Ltd.	1.60%	32,005	$1.4M
6	Alamar Capital Management, LLC	1.11%	41,555	$1.8M
7	Emerald Advisers, LLC	0.87%	627,908	$27.4M
8	Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust	0.85%	401,899	$17.6M
9	Riverwater Partners LLC	0.69%	47,614	$2.1M
10	Sapience Investments, LLC	0.52%	92	$4K
11	DC Investments Management, LLC	0.50%	29,987	$1.3M
12	FJ Capital Management LLC	0.46%	94,379	$4.1M
13	Champlain Investment Partners, LLC	0.42%	764,911	$33.4M
14	Westwood Holdings Group Inc	0.42%	1,329,349	$58.1M
15	Oberweis Asset Management Inc/	0.42%	327,100	$14.3M
16	Peregrine Capital Management LLC	0.40%	246,894	$10.8M
17	Dockside LLC	0.29%	26,290	$1.1M
18	Wakefield Asset Management LLLP	0.24%	20,932	$914K
19	Freestone Grove Partners LP	0.21%	690,972	$30.2M
20	Callahan Advisors, LLC	0.19%	53,032	$2.3M
21	PhiloSmith Capital Corp	0.19%	15,000	$655K
22	HMS Capital Management, LLC	0.18%	10,660	$466K
23	Globeflex Capital L P	0.16%	23,925	$1.0M
24	Polar Capital Holdings Plc	0.16%	1,000,000	$43.7M
25	Chilton Investment Co INC.	0.12%	121,901	$5.3M

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 — Skyward Specialty Ins Group (SKWD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SKWD?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 126 funds bought or added vs 126 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 SKWD holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 48 of 236 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 SKWD?

Mixed — 37% long-term, 24% new: Of the 237 current holders: 88 (37%) held >2 years, 92 held 1–2 years, and 57 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Skyward Specialty Ins Group (SKWD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SKWD has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SKWD has gained nan% vs +8.5% 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.

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Skyward Specialty Ins Group (SKWD)

Smart Money Signals — SKWD

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

Slight buying edge — 50% buying

Steady new buyers — ~45 new funds per quarter

Mixed — 37% long-term, 24% new

Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -18%

Growing discovery — still being found

Mixed cohorts — 39% veterans, 32% new entrants

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

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