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Shutterstock Inc (SSTK)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -15
Streak
6Q ▼
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — SSTK

Based on 165 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SSTK 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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Below peak — only 68% of 3.0Y high

68% of all-time peak
Only 165 funds hold SSTK today versus a peak of 242 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 68% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 17% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
33 fewer hedge funds hold SSTK compared to a year ago (-17% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

78 buying86 selling
Last quarter: 86 funds reduced or exited vs 78 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 21 → 30 → 22. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 20% new
102 out of 165 hedge funds have held SSTK 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 +1%, value -20%

Value
-19%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -20%. 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 — ~22 new funds/quarter

39 → 38 → 21 → 30 → 22 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 21 → 30 → 22. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers

67% veterans 10% 1-2yr 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 168 holders: 113 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 16 entered 1–2 years ago, and 39 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 164 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.0/10 — 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 — SSTK

In 2026 Q1, 78 hedge funds were net buyers of SSTK (22 opened a new position, 56 added to an existing one), while 86 reduced or exited (49 trimmed, 37 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 6-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 33% of total institutional value in SSTK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -15 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 165.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SSTK

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

Market Analysis: SSTK

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Company Profile: SSTK

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Shutterstock Inc (SSTK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SSTK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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
SSTK
-22.2%
XLC
+0.7%

SSTK outperformed XLC by -22.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
SSTK
-21.8%
XLC
-3.8%

Since the filing became public, SSTK outperformed XLC by -18.0% .

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
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SSTK
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 165 180 -8.33%
13F Shares 22M 22M 0.78%
Total Value $339M $424M -19.94%
New Positions 22 30 -8
Increased Positions 54 51 +3
Closed Positions 37 41 -4
Reduced Positions 49 70 -21
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 2 3 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 3.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

165 + investors

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Top 25 SSTK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Callodine Capital Management, LP 1.48% 1,272,139 $21.1M
2 Villanova Investment Management Co LLC 1.37% 80,667 $1.3M
3 Alpine Associates Management INC. 1.12% 1,139,955 $18.9M
4 Union Square Park Capital Management, LLC 1.01% 110,000 $2.1M
5 Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC 0.68% 733,662 $12.2M
6 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.66% 859,637 $14.3M
7 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.37% 36,411 $605K
8 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.36% 413,353 $6.9M
9 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.15% 93,542 $1.6M
10 Atom Investors LP 0.11% 91,093 $1.5M
11 Caitlin John, LLC 0.09% 8,729 $145K
12 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.07% 7,300 $121K
13 Kerrisdale Advisers, LLC 0.07% 10,765 $179K
14 Css LLC/Il 0.07% 83,694 $1.4M
15 Unison Advisors LLC 0.05% 38,239 $635K
16 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 11,803 $196K
17 Equitec Proprietary Markets, LLC 0.03% 3,200 $53K
18 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.02% 48,093 $799K
19 Manning & Napier Advisors LLC 0.02% 100,000 $1.7M
20 Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) 0.02% 53,900 $895K
21 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.02% 13,431 $223K
22 Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC 0.02% 78,378 $1.3M
23 Balyasny Asset Management L.P. 0.02% 805,718 $13.4M
24 WealthCollab, LLC 0.01% 1,907 $32K
25 Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC 0.01% 80,561 $1.3M
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 — Shutterstock Inc (SSTK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SSTK?

Selling streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SSTK 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 SSTK?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 86 funds reduced or exited vs 78 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for SSTK holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 36 of 164 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% 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 SSTK?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 102 out of 165 hedge funds have held SSTK 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 Shutterstock Inc (SSTK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SSTK has moved -21.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.8% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -18.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SSTK has gained -22.2% vs +0.7% for XLC. 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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