Slm Corp (SLM): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Slm Corp (SLM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SLM has moved +4.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SLM gained +7.2% 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.

Slm Corp (SLM)

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

Smart Money Signals — SLM

Based on 367 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SLM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak

367 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 424 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

24 fewer hedge funds hold SLM compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

211 buying197 selling

Last quarter: 211 funds bought or added vs 197 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 (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new SLM position: 78 → 48 → 53 → 68. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 14% new

247 out of 367 hedge funds have held SLM 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -4%, value -29%

Value

-29%

-4%

Last quarter: funds added -4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -29%. 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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Steady discovery — ~68 new funds/quarter

80 → 78 → 48 → 53 → 68 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 78 → 48 → 53 → 68. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 19% new

Entry-cohort mix of 380 holders: 275 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 73 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds

48 of 364 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in SLM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

2.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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	365	375	-2.67%
13F Shares	206M	215M	-4.27%
Total Value	$4.14B	$5.83B	-28.97%
New Positions	66	53	+13
Increased Positions	138	98	+40
Closed Positions	76	73	+3
Reduced Positions	118	163	-45
Total Calls	7	6	16.67%
Total Puts	7	12	-41.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	2.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

365

375

-2.67%

13F Shares

206M

215M

-4.27%

Total Value

$4.14B

$5.83B

-28.97%

New Positions

+13

Increased Positions

138

+40

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

118

163

-45

Total Calls

16.67%

Total Puts

-41.67%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

2.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

365 + investors

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

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

Top 25 SLM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Impactive Capital LP	12.14%	7,822,564	$167.5M
2	Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC	7.20%	13,584,368	$290.8M
3	Azora Capital LP	4.51%	3,205,808	$68.6M
4	Act Two Investors LLC	3.34%	707,577	$15.1M
5	Polaris Capital Management, LLC	2.50%	1,429,100	$30.6M
6	Gator Capital Management, LLC	2.27%	519,549	$11.1M
7	Arnhold LLC	2.00%	1,269,613	$27.2M
8	AYAL Capital Advisors Ltd	1.74%	300,000	$6.4M
9	DME Capital Management, LP	1.41%	2,101,840	$45.0M
10	Sage Investment Counsel LLC	1.39%	58,542	$1.3M
11	Steamboat Capital Partners, LLC	0.98%	184,741	$4.0M
12	Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd	0.94%	98,406	$2.9M
13	Georgetown University	0.65%	66,726	$1.4M
14	Cambria Investment Management, L.P.	0.54%	455,380	$9.7M
15	Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc/Wi	0.47%	290,069	$6.2M
16	Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC	0.43%	6,486,188	$138.9M
17	Axq Capital, LP	0.41%	148,603	$3.2M
18	Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC	0.37%	5,230,959	$112.0M
19	44 Wealth Management LLC	0.35%	46,495	$995K
20	Massar Capital Management, LP	0.34%	147,392	$3.2M
21	Bridgefront Capital, LLC	0.28%	53,077	$1.1M
22	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.28%	44,145	$945K
23	Sciencast Management LP	0.26%	94,456	$2.0M
24	ABN AMRO Bank N.V.	0.25%	1,082,722	$23.4M
25	Oxford Asset Management LLP	0.23%	24,639	$528K

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 — Slm Corp (SLM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SLM?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SLM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for SLM?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 211 funds bought or added vs 197 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 SLM holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 364 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in SLM. 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 SLM?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 247 out of 367 hedge funds have held SLM 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 Slm Corp (SLM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SLM has moved +4.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SLM has gained +7.2% 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.

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Slm Corp (SLM)

Smart Money Signals — SLM

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 52% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -4%, value -29%

Steady discovery — ~68 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 19% newcomers

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

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