Wpp plc New (WPP): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Wpp plc New (WPP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WPP has moved +5.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.8% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WPP gained +18.5% vs +0.7% for XLC. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Wpp plc New (WPP)

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

Smart Money Signals — WPP

Based on 127 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WPP 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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Below peak — only 67% of 3.0Y high

67% of all-time peak

Only 127 funds hold WPP today versus a peak of 190 funds at 2024 Q4 — just 67% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.

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Outflows — 28% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

49 fewer hedge funds hold WPP compared to a year ago (-28% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

64 buying87 selling

Last quarter: 87 funds reduced or exited vs 64 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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Steady new buyers — ~26 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 30 → 30 → 30 → 26. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 69% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 17% new

87 out of 127 hedge funds have held WPP 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +18%, value -18%

Value

-18%

+18%

Last quarter: funds added +18% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Steady discovery — ~26 new funds/quarter

32 → 30 → 30 → 30 → 26 new funds/Q

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

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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 73% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 17% new

Of 131 current holders: 96 (73%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100

15% from top-100 AUM funds

27 of 127 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

2.2

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.2/10 — 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	126	140	-10.0%
13F Shares	25M	21M	18.05%
Total Value	$392M	$480M	-18.38%
New Positions	25	30	-5
Increased Positions	37	41	-4
Closed Positions	39	41	-2
Reduced Positions	46	55	-9
Total Calls	3	3	-
Total Puts	2	4	-50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.67	1.33	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

126

140

-10.0%

13F Shares

25M

21M

18.05%

Total Value

$392M

$480M

-18.38%

New Positions

-5

Increased Positions

-4

Closed Positions

-2

Reduced Positions

-9

Total Calls

Total Puts

-50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.67

1.33

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

126 + investors

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

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

Top 25 WPP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Transmarket Holdings LP	1.74%	106,267	$2.4M
2	Mondrian Investment Partners LTD	0.79%	3,404,911	$52.9M
3	Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC	0.72%	15,001,708	$233.3M
4	Range Financial Group LLC	0.39%	73,775	$1.1M
5	Barometer Capital Management INC.	0.18%	34,400	$535K
6	K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc	0.10%	40,000	$622K
7	Carolina Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.10%	15,462	$240K
8	Brandes Investment Partners, LP	0.10%	898,714	$14.0M
9	Ceera Investments, LLC	0.09%	13,055	$203K
10	Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC	0.07%	17,842	$277K
11	Mezzasalma Advisors, LLC	0.05%	13,158	$205K
12	Pacific Capital Wealth Advisors, Inc.	0.05%	20,000	$311K
13	Axq Capital, LP	0.04%	19,475	$303K
14	Aquatic Capital Management LLC	0.03%	75,139	$1.2M
15	XTX Topco Ltd	0.03%	110,414	$1.7M
16	Investors Research Corp	0.03%	8,535	$133K
17	Beacon Financial Group	0.02%	9,321	$209K
18	Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.	0.02%	427,317	$6.6M
19	Nbc Securities, INC.	0.01%	8,982	$140K
20	Oppenheimer Asset Management INC.	0.01%	48,869	$760K
21	Brooklyn Investment Group	0.01%	16,512	$257K
22	Point72 Asset Management, L.P.	0.01%	259,422	$4.0M
23	D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.	0.01%	545,621	$8.5M
24	NewEdge Wealth, LLC	0.00%	26,640	$414K
25	Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC	0.00%	419	$7K

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 — Wpp plc New (WPP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WPP?

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WPP 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 WPP?

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying: Last quarter: 87 funds reduced or exited vs 64 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 WPP holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100: 27 of 127 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held WPP?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 87 out of 127 hedge funds have held WPP 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 Wpp plc New (WPP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WPP has moved +5.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.8% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WPP has gained +18.5% vs +0.7% for XLC. 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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Wpp plc New (WPP)

Smart Money Signals — WPP

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

Below peak — only 67% of 3.0Y high

Outflows — 28% fewer funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

Steady new buyers — ~26 new funds per quarter

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +18%, value -18%

Steady discovery — ~26 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100

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