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Western Digital Corp (WDC)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WDC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +248
Streak
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — WDC

Based on 1411 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WDC 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
1,411 hedge funds hold WDC 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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Fast accumulation — +116% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+758 new funds entered over the past year (+116% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

828 buying616 selling
Last quarter: 828 funds bought or added vs 616 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 (+60 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WDC position: 185 → 281 → 308 → 368. 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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43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 43% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 39% new
606 out of 1,411 hedge funds have held WDC 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+40% value, -9% shares)

Value
+40%
Shares
-8%
Last quarter: total value of institutional WDC holdings rose +40% even though funds reduced share count by 9%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

104 → 185 → 281 → 308 → 368 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 185 → 281 → 308 → 368. A growing number of institutions are discovering WDC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 38% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 38% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,491 holders: 799 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 119 entered 1–2 years ago, and 573 (38%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 1402 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in WDC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — WDC

In 2026 Q1, 828 hedge funds were net buyers of WDC (368 opened a new position, 460 added to an existing one), while 616 reduced or exited (496 trimmed, 120 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 53% of total institutional value in WDC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +248 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1411.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WDC

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

Market Analysis: WDC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Western Digital Corp (WDC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WDC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
WDC
+151.8%
XLK
+40.3%

WDC outperformed XLK by +111.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
WDC
+41.3%
XLK
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, WDC outperformed XLK by +35.5% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

81 top-rated funds 32 high-conviction
Consensus
8.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
7.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WDC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1398 1163 20.21%
13F Shares 344M 376M -8.58%
Total Value $90.66B $64.69B 40.16%
New Positions 362 308 +54
Increased Positions 442 399 +43
Closed Positions 127 95 +32
Reduced Positions 478 359 +119
Total Calls 43 42 2.38%
Total Puts 46 40 15.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.07 0.95 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 WDC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Central Asset Investments & Management Holdings (HK) Ltd 18.50% 73,560 $19.9M
2 Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. 12.32% 1,400,434 $378.8M
3 Pinnbrook Capital Management LP 10.54% 149,600 $40.5M
4 Amanah Holdings Trust 9.38% 315,000 $85.2M
5 Up Capital Management, Inc. 8.61% 28,370 $7.7M
6 Talos Eurisko Asset Management LP 8.03% 173,792 $47.0M
7 Trivest Advisors Ltd 6.72% 345,000 $93.3M
8 Rivermont Capital Management LP 6.59% 115,665 $31.3M
9 Grand Alliance Asset Management Ltd 5.90% 36,000 $9.7M
10 Alta Park Capital, LP 5.34% 126,583 $34.2M
11 Anther Capital Ltd 5.04% 712,395 $192.7M
12 S&T Bank/Pa 4.90% 48,501 $13.1M
13 WT Asset Management Ltd 4.63% 816,707 $220.9M
14 Apis Capital Advisors, LLC 4.57% 109,600 $29.6M
15 Williamson Legacy Group, LLC 4.05% 19,948 $5.4M
16 Permit Capital, LLC 3.79% 41,200 $11.1M
17 Attestor Capital Ltd 3.77% 52,927 $14.3M
18 Wcm Investment Management, LLC 3.77% 6,561,810 $1.65B
19 Chapin Davis, INC. 3.68% 61,041 $16.5M
20 Dilation Capital Management LP 3.54% 26,090 $7.1M
21 Collar Capital Management, LLC 3.37% 19,226 $5.2M
22 Atalan Capital Partners, LP 3.35% 134,550 $36.4M
23 Fred Alger Management, LLC 3.16% 2,659,835 $719.5M
24 Retireful, LLC 3.05% 8,004 $2.2M
25 Spartan Wealth Advisory Services LLC 3.03% 128,061 $34.6M
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 — Western Digital Corp (WDC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WDC?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WDC 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 WDC?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 828 funds bought or added vs 616 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 WDC holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 1402 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in WDC. 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 WDC?

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 606 out of 1,411 hedge funds have held WDC 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 Western Digital Corp (WDC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WDC has moved +41.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +35.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WDC has gained +151.8% vs +40.3% for XLK. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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