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Synchrony Financial (SYF)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +39
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — SYF

Based on 1004 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added SYF 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
1,004 hedge funds hold SYF 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+139 new funds entered over the past year (+16% 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 — 55% buying

542 buying447 selling
Last quarter: 542 funds bought or added vs 447 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SYF position: 131 → 173 → 126 → 134. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 19% new
613 out of 1,004 hedge funds have held SYF 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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Steady discovery — ~134 new funds/quarter

123 → 131 → 173 → 126 → 134 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 131 → 173 → 126 → 134. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,032 holders: 661 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 144 entered 1–2 years ago, and 227 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 1001 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in SYF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — SYF

In 2026 Q2, 542 hedge funds were net buyers of SYF (134 opened a new position, 408 added to an existing one), while 447 reduced or exited (352 trimmed, 95 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 59% of total institutional value in SYF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +39 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1004.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SYF

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

Market Analysis: SYF

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: SYF
988 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 988 965 2.38%
13F Shares 345M 353M -2.23%
Total Value $25.47B $23.24B 9.61%
New Positions 128 126 +2
Increased Positions 397 340 +57
Closed Positions 102 152 -50
Reduced Positions 340 379 -39
Total Calls 16 16 -
Total Puts 15 18 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.94 1.12 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 SYF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Par Capital Management Inc 14.35% 7,612,137 $578.9M
2 Chou Associates Management Inc. 7.84% 223,202 $17.0M
3 Solel Partners LP 6.78% 524,900 $39.9M
4 PARUS FINANCE (UK) Ltd 6.34% 319,639 $24.3M
5 Twin Lions Management LLC 5.01% 83,962 $6.4M
6 Round Hill Asset Management 3.54% 74,042 $5.6M
7 Cambridge Financial Group, Inc. 2.82% 106,667 $8.1M
8 Khrom Capital Management LLC 2.52% 395,023 $30.0M
9 English Capital Management LLC 2.39% 111,606 $5.2M
10 Kerusso Capital Management LLC 2.22% 79,983 $6.1M
11 Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 1.82% 601,368 $45.7M
12 Hosking Partners LLP 1.78% 702,325 $53.4M
13 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.66% 23,000 $1.7M
14 Virtus Family Office LLC 1.62% 26,935 $2.0M
15 Azora Capital LP 1.54% 481,469 $36.6M
16 Harvest Investment Advisors, LLC 1.18% 31,214 $2.4M
17 Wincap Financial LLC 1.06% 25,731 $2.0M
18 L2 Asset Management, LLC 0.86% 108,337 $8.2M
19 AustralianSuper Pty Ltd 0.83% 2,512,945 $191.1M
20 Center For Asset Management LLC 0.80% 23,810 $1.8M
21 Vest Financial, LLC 0.76% 955,021 $72.6M
22 Harris Associates L P 0.75% 7,446,335 $566.3M
23 WealthTrust Asset Management, LLC 0.70% 17,117 $1.3M
24 Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, INC. 0.68% 17,173 $1.3M
25 Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension 0.64% 387,900 $29.5M
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 — Synchrony Financial (SYF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SYF?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 542 funds bought or added vs 447 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 SYF holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 1001 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in SYF. 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 SYF?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 613 out of 1,004 hedge funds have held SYF 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.

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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