Western Digital Corp (WDC) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Western Digital Corp (WDC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WDC has moved -16.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.3% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -12.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), WDC gained -33.2% vs -3.6% for XLK. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Western Digital Corp (WDC)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WDC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — WDC

Based on 1847 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 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

1,847 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 — +146% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+1096 new funds entered over the past year (+146% 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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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

1157 buying720 selling

Last quarter: 1,157 funds were net buyers (540 opened a brand new position + 617 added to an existing one). Only 720 were sellers (611 trimmed + 109 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+169 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new WDC position: 281 → 309 → 371 → 540. 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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Mixed — 37% long-term, 42% new

■ 37% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 42% new

Of the 1,847 current holders: 690 (37%) held >2 years, 376 held 1–2 years, and 781 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Value +155% but shares only +102% — price-driven

Value

+155%

+102%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +155%, but actual share count only changed +102%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

187 → 281 → 309 → 371 → 540 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 281 → 309 → 371 → 540. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 49% veterans vs 44% newcomers

■ 49% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 44% new

Entry-cohort mix of 1,939 holders: 957 (49%) are 2+ year veterans, 126 entered 1–2 years ago, and 856 (44%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds

68% from top-100 AUM funds

73 of 1834 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% 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.

5.5

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 5.5/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	1821	1416	28.6%
13F Shares	366M	349M	4.93%
Total Value	$231.35B	$90.88B	154.57%
New Positions	534	371	+163
Increased Positions	594	446	+148
Closed Positions	116	119	-3
Reduced Positions	587	481	+106
Total Calls	58	43	34.88%
Total Puts	47	46	2.17%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.81	1.07	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

1821

1416

28.6%

13F Shares

366M

349M

4.93%

Total Value

$231.35B

$90.88B

154.57%

New Positions

534

371

+163

Increased Positions

594

446

+148

Closed Positions

116

119

-3

Reduced Positions

587

481

+106

Total Calls

34.88%

Total Puts

2.17%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.81

1.07

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

2K + investors

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

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

Top 25 WDC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	JAT Capital Mgmt LP	28.97%	21,500	$13.7M
2	Central Asset Investments & Management Holdings (HK) Ltd	23.86%	94,385	$60.3M
3	Anther Capital Ltd	23.09%	1,411,575	$901.6M
4	Trivest Advisors Ltd	19.73%	982,600	$627.6M
5	Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.	17.01%	1,357,834	$867.3M
6	Up Capital Management, Inc.	15.20%	30,747	$19.6M
7	Amanah Holdings Trust	11.82%	315,000	$201.2M
8	Keystone Investors Pte Ltd	10.06%	294,247	$187.9M
9	WT Asset Management Ltd	9.91%	784,212	$500.9M
10	Alta Park Capital, LP	7.97%	136,238	$87.0M
11	October Effect Ltd	7.56%	12,581	$8.0M
12	S&T Bank/Pa	7.08%	36,959	$23.6M
13	TB Alternative Assets Ltd.	6.57%	64,052	$40.9M
14	Grand Alliance Asset Management Ltd	6.14%	16,000	$10.2M
15	VMS Asset Management Limited	6.09%	30,013	$19.2M
16	APEIRON CAPITAL Ltd	5.33%	13,000	$8.3M
17	Dilation Capital Management LP	5.23%	20,280	$13.0M
18	Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC	5.22%	1,789,659	$1.14B
19	Berkshire Capital Holdings Inc	4.99%	36,120	$23.1M
20	Chapin Davis, INC.	4.96%	44,160	$28.2M
21	Rivermont Capital Management LP	4.89%	54,000	$34.5M
22	Fred Alger Management, LLC	4.70%	2,206,326	$1.41B
23	Sharpepoint LLC	4.65%	14,541	$9.3M
24	Williamson Legacy Group, LLC	4.65%	14,671	$9.4M
25	Avala Global LP	4.45%	189,100	$120.8M

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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 1,157 funds were net buyers (540 opened a brand new position + 617 added to an existing one). Only 720 were sellers (611 trimmed + 109 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for WDC holders?

Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds: 73 of 1834 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% 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?

Mixed — 37% long-term, 42% new: Of the 1,847 current holders: 690 (37%) held >2 years, 376 held 1–2 years, and 781 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Western Digital Corp (WDC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WDC has moved -16.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.3% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -12.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), WDC has gained -33.2% vs -3.6% for XLK. 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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Western Digital Corp (WDC)

Smart Money Signals — WDC

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +146% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+169 vs last Q)

Mixed — 37% long-term, 42% new

Value +155% but shares only +102% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 49% veterans vs 44% newcomers

Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds

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