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Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -11
Streak
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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — WABC

Based on 201 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WABC 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
201 hedge funds hold WABC 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding WABC is almost the same as a year ago (-5 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

90 buying109 selling
Last quarter: 109 funds reduced or exited vs 90 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 (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 26 → 29 → 27 → 20. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 12% new
137 out of 201 hedge funds have held WABC 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 — ~20 new funds/quarter

25 → 26 → 29 → 27 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 29 → 27 → 20. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 15% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Entry-cohort mix of 202 holders: 149 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 30 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 201 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in WABC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — WABC

In 2026 Q1, 90 hedge funds were net buyers of WABC (20 opened a new position, 70 added to an existing one), while 109 reduced or exited (78 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 45% of total institutional value in WABC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -11 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 201.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WABC

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

Market Analysis: WABC

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Company Profile: WABC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WABC 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
WABC
+10.7%
XLF
+1220.3%

WABC outperformed XLF by -1209.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
WABC
+7.3%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, WABC outperformed XLF by +2.5% .

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.

22 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WABC
198 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 198 212 -6.6%
13F Shares 19M 20M -5.82%
Total Value $952M $944M 0.88%
New Positions 18 27 -9
Increased Positions 70 68 +2
Closed Positions 32 25 +7
Reduced Positions 77 91 -14
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

198 + investors

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

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Top 25 WABC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rbo & Co LLC 2.38% 282,198 $14.7M
2 Maltese Capital Management LLC 0.61% 59,540 $3.1M
3 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.53% 304,954 $15.9M
4 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.46% 14,368 $749K
5 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.36% 138,180 $7.2M
6 Odyssean, LLC 0.23% 12,167 $635K
7 Cypress Wealth Services, LLC 0.16% 21,775 $1.1M
8 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.14% 30,274 $1.6M
9 SAM Advisors, LLC 0.11% 6,794 $354K
10 Aigen Investment Management, LP 0.11% 7,844 $409K
11 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.09% 46,577 $2.4M
12 AlphaQuest LLC 0.08% 28,550 $1.4M
13 Henshaw Capital LLC 0.07% 10,394 $512K
14 West Wealth Group, LLC 0.05% 5,184 $270K
15 American Century Companies Inc 0.05% 1,906,870 $99.4M
16 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 9,851 $514K
17 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.04% 6,307 $329K
18 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.03% 17,007 $887K
19 Jupiter Asset Management Ltd 0.03% 97,707 $5.1M
20 Meeder Asset Management Inc 0.02% 8,127 $424K
21 Royce & Associates LP 0.02% 42,934 $2.2M
22 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.02% 12,106 $631K
23 XTX Topco Ltd 0.02% 19,667 $1.0M
24 Entropy Technologies, LP 0.02% 6,758 $352K
25 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.01% 353,032 $18.4M
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 — Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WABC?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WABC 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 WABC?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 109 funds reduced or exited vs 90 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 WABC holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 201 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in WABC. 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 WABC?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 137 out of 201 hedge funds have held WABC 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 Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WABC has moved +7.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WABC has gained +10.7% 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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