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Southstate Bk Corp (SSB)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +20
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — SSB

Based on 503 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 SSB 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
503 hedge funds hold SSB 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+54 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 58% buying

278 buying204 selling
Last quarter: 278 funds bought or added vs 204 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 — ~83 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 76 → 64 → 88 → 83. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 23% new
286 out of 503 hedge funds have held SSB 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

89 → 76 → 64 → 88 → 83 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 76 → 64 → 88 → 83. A growing number of institutions are discovering SSB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 509 current holders: 321 (63%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 503 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in SSB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SSB

In 2026 Q1, 278 hedge funds were net buyers of SSB (83 opened a new position, 195 added to an existing one), while 204 reduced or exited (141 trimmed, 63 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 58% of total institutional value in SSB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +20 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 503.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SSB

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

Market Analysis: SSB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Southstate Bk Corp (SSB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SSB 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 · 78d ago
SSB
+5.8%
XLF
+1220.3%

SSB outperformed XLF by -1214.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
SSB
+6.1%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, SSB outperformed XLF by +1.3% .

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.

30 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SSB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 500 483 3.52%
13F Shares 71M 79M -10.53%
Total Value $6.20B $7.44B -16.64%
New Positions 82 88 -6
Increased Positions 194 127 +67
Closed Positions 65 58 +7
Reduced Positions 137 187 -50
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 0.67 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 SSB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 FJ Capital Management LLC 8.11% 778,627 $72.0M
2 Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. 5.33% 269,500 $24.9M
3 Maltese Capital Management LLC 3.64% 200,004 $18.5M
4 Algebris (uk) Ltd 3.60% 539,510 $49.8M
5 PMC FIG Opportunities LLC 3.46% 24,307 $2.2M
6 Petiole USA ltd 1.42% 22,025 $2.0M
7 Teza Capital Management LLC 1.38% 4,080 $377K
8 Red Spruce Capital, LLC 1.38% 36,257 $3.4M
9 Salzhauer Michael 1.38% 31,581 $2.9M
10 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 1.27% 728,548 $67.4M
11 Nfj Investment Group, LLC 1.12% 320,716 $29.7M
12 Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance CO 1.12% 50,000 $4.6M
13 Continental Advisors LLC 1.04% 22,012 $2.0M
14 KDK Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.87% 10,312 $954K
15 Angel Oak Capital Advisors, LLC 0.82% 8,000 $740K
16 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.79% 17,318 $1.6M
17 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.77% 519,597 $47.7M
18 Azora Capital LP 0.72% 118,438 $11.0M
19 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.68% 1,013,170 $93.7M
20 Martin & Co Inc /Tn/ 0.63% 39,717 $3.7M
21 JMN Financial LLC 0.61% 6,747 $624K
22 Advisory Research Inc 0.54% 47,088 $4.4M
23 Carlson Capital, L.P. 0.53% 18,098 $1.7M
24 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.49% 35,597 $3.3M
25 Brant Point Investment Management LLC 0.49% 41,153 $3.8M
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 — Southstate Bk Corp (SSB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SSB?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 278 funds bought or added vs 204 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 SSB holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 503 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in SSB. 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 SSB?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 286 out of 503 hedge funds have held SSB 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 Southstate Bk Corp (SSB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SSB has moved +6.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SSB has gained +5.8% vs +1220.3% 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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