First Financial Corporation (THFF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy First Financial Corporation (THFF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, THFF has moved +12.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), THFF gained +16.1% 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.

First Financial Corporation (THFF)

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

Smart Money Signals — THFF

Based on 196 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added THFF 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

196 hedge funds hold THFF 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+31 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

110 buying67 selling

Last quarter: 110 funds were net buyers (30 opened a brand new position + 80 added to an existing one). Only 67 were sellers (46 trimmed + 21 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new THFF position: 19 → 26 → 19 → 30. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 22% new

109 out of 196 hedge funds have held THFF 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 — ~30 new funds/quarter

18 → 19 → 26 → 19 → 30 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 26 → 19 → 30. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 25% new

Entry-cohort mix of 196 holders: 123 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 49 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds

43 of 196 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in THFF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.8

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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	194	187	3.74%
13F Shares	9M	10M	-2.41%
Total Value	$543M	$574M	-5.41%
New Positions	28	19	+9
Increased Positions	79	79	-
Closed Positions	21	15	+6
Reduced Positions	47	60	-13
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	1	-100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

194

187

3.74%

13F Shares

10M

-2.41%

Total Value

$543M

$574M

-5.41%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-13

Total Calls

Total Puts

-100.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

194 + investors

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

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

Top 25 THFF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	First Financial Corp /In/	15.90%	640,273	$40.5M
2	CM Management, LLC	1.59%	30,000	$1.9M
3	Dean Capital Management	0.62%	23,755	$1.5M
4	Virtus Advisers, LLC	0.47%	15,998	$1.0M
5	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.37%	32,684	$2.1M
6	Dean Investment Associates, LLC	0.30%	33,920	$2.1M
7	Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC	0.26%	18,814	$1.2M
8	Pinnacle Holdings, LLC	0.17%	8,190	$518K
9	Marks Group Wealth Management, Inc	0.14%	23,684	$1.5M
10	Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC	0.13%	37,126	$2.3M
11	Legato Capital Management LLC	0.13%	22,156	$1.4M
12	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.12%	97,256	$6.1M
13	HoldCo Asset Management, LP	0.09%	20,171	$1.3M
14	Cvfg LLC	0.09%	11,295	$714K
15	Martingale Asset Management L P	0.07%	41,170	$2.6M
16	Ritholtz Wealth Management	0.06%	54,847	$3.5M
17	Perkins Coie Trust Co	0.06%	4,825	$305K
18	Valeo Financial Advisors, LLC	0.03%	22,243	$1.4M
19	Globeflex Capital L P	0.03%	3,254	$206K
20	Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC	0.03%	4,395	$278K
21	O'shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC	0.03%	79,979	$5.1M
22	HBK Sorce Advisory LLC	0.02%	18,472	$1.3M
23	Empowered Funds, LLC	0.02%	57,894	$3.6M
24	Mosaic Family Wealth Partners, LLC	0.02%	3,516	$222K
25	Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC	0.02%	111,271	$7.0M

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 — First Financial Corporation (THFF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for THFF?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added THFF 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 THFF?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 110 funds were net buyers (30 opened a brand new position + 80 added to an existing one). Only 67 were sellers (46 trimmed + 21 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for THFF holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 196 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in THFF. 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 THFF?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 109 out of 196 hedge funds have held THFF 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 First Financial Corporation (THFF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, THFF has moved +12.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), THFF has gained +16.1% 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.

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First Financial Corporation (THFF)

Smart Money Signals — THFF

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +19% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~30 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 25% newcomers

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

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