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WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORP (WAL)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — WAL

Based on 419 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 WAL 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
419 hedge funds hold WAL 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 WAL is almost the same as a year ago (+8 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

211 buying228 selling
Last quarter: 228 funds reduced or exited vs 211 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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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WAL position: 51 → 70 → 56 → 68. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 14% new
280 out of 419 hedge funds have held WAL 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 — ~68 new funds/quarter

57 → 51 → 70 → 56 → 68 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 70 → 56 → 68. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

68% veterans 14% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 442 current holders: 302 (68%) 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 — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 419 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in WAL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WAL

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

Market Analysis: WAL

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Company Profile: WAL

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

31 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: WAL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 442 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 442 443 -0.23%
13F Shares 94M 100M -6.75%
Total Value $7.10B $7.96B -10.85%
New Positions 70 56 +14
Increased Positions 164 172 -8
Closed Positions 77 48 +29
Reduced Positions 182 171 +11
Total Calls 13 14 -7.14%
Total Puts 12 12 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.92 0.86 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

442 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of WAL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 STRATEGIC VALUE BANK PARTNERS LLC 2.69% 70,602 $5.0M
2 Sippican Capital Advisors 0.53% 11,020 $781K
3 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.22% 3,700 $262K
4 TTP Investments, Inc. 0.18% 5,931 $420K
5 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.12% 161,792 $11.5M
6 JACKSON SQUARE CAPITAL, LLC 0.11% 7,493 $531K
7 WestHill Financial Advisors, Inc. 0.10% 7,647 $542K
8 Oak Thistle LLC 0.09% 12,651 $896K
9 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.09% 14,687 $1.0M
10 Brady Martz Wealth Solutions, LLC 0.08% 6,991 $495K
11 PAX Financial Group, LLC 0.08% 6,753 $478K
12 GFG Capital, LLC 0.08% 3,570 $253K
13 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED 0.08% 15,033 $1.1M
14 AssuredPartners Investment Advisors, LLC 0.07% 9,426 $689K
15 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 0.06% 1,261 $89K
16 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.04% 29,800 $2K
17 Leonteq Securities AG 0.04% 13,843 $981K
18 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.03% 25,970 $1.8M
19 VICTORY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.03% 3,806 $270K
20 Baer Investment Advisory LLC 0.03% 3,806 $270K
21 Bank of New Hampshire 0.03% 2,029 $144K
22 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.03% 125,899 $8.9M
23 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% 30,843 $2.2M
24 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.02% 3,853 $273K
25 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.02% 3,541 $251K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORP (WAL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WAL?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 228 funds reduced or exited vs 211 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 WAL holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 419 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in WAL. 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 WAL?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 280 out of 419 hedge funds have held WAL 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.