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Yum China Hldgs Inc (YUMC)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +43
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — YUMC

Based on 701 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added YUMC 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
701 hedge funds hold YUMC 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 YUMC is almost the same as a year ago (-20 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

313 buying286 selling
Last quarter: 313 funds bought or added vs 286 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 (+18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new YUMC position: 78 → 60 → 88 → 106. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 15% new
464 out of 701 hedge funds have held YUMC 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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Growing discovery — still being found

87 → 78 → 60 → 88 → 106 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 78 → 60 → 88 → 106. A growing number of institutions are discovering YUMC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 17% newcomers

71% veterans 12% 1-2yr 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 718 holders: 510 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 83 entered 1–2 years ago, and 125 (17%) 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
60 of 700 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in YUMC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — YUMC

In 2026 Q1, 313 hedge funds were net buyers of YUMC (106 opened a new position, 207 added to an existing one), while 286 reduced or exited (223 trimmed, 63 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 45% of total institutional value in YUMC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +43 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 701.

Hedge Fund Ownership: YUMC

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

Market Analysis: YUMC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Yum China Hldgs Inc (YUMC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much YUMC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 83d ago
YUMC
-14.3%
XLY
+5.7%

YUMC outperformed XLY by -20.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 38d ago
YUMC
-7.5%
XLY
-1.1%

Since the filing became public, YUMC outperformed XLY by -6.4% .

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.

28 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: YUMC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 695 658 5.62%
13F Shares 206M 241M -14.63%
Total Value $10.72B $11.32B -5.3%
New Positions 105 88 +17
Increased Positions 203 196 +7
Closed Positions 68 80 -12
Reduced Positions 215 212 +3
Total Calls 7 9 -22.22%
Total Puts 10 8 25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.43 0.89 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 YUMC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Primavera Capital Management Ltd 90.61% 12,035,635 $587.1M
2 Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd. 19.59% 251,550 $12.4M
3 Bls Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S 18.88% 11,371,593 $554.7M
4 True Light Capital Pte. Ltd. 13.28% 538,572 $26.3M
5 GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 11.02% 3,945,736 $192.5M
6 Matthews International Capital Management LLC 10.98% 554,911 $27.1M
7 XY Capital Ltd 8.81% 182,125 $8.9M
8 Westwood Global Investments, LLC 8.65% 4,756,838 $232.0M
9 Holowesko Partners Ltd. 7.99% 584,100 $28.5M
10 RV Capital AG 5.37% 421,539 $20.6M
11 Templeton & Phillips Capital Management, LLC 5.23% 131,675 $6.4M
12 Ativo Capital Management LLC 4.30% 101,320 $4.9M
13 Perseverance Asset Management International 3.83% 713,999 $34.8M
14 London & Capital Asset Management Ltd 3.28% 6,174,526 $301.2M
15 E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. 3.10% 138,700 $6.8M
16 Pictet North America Advisors SA 2.59% 536,543 $26.1M
17 Collaborative Fund Advisors, LLC 1.25% 41,385 $2.0M
18 Altrinsic Global Advisors LLC 1.23% 706,521 $34.5M
19 Todd Asset Management LLC 1.08% 1,135,483 $55.4M
20 Cloverfields Capital Group, LP 0.90% 57,020 $2.8M
21 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 0.89% 24,767 $1.2M
22 Value Partners Investments Inc. 0.88% 236,659 $11.6M
23 Altman Advisors, Inc. 0.83% 41,010 $2.0M
24 Mane Global Capital Management LP 0.82% 162,190 $7.9M
25 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.79% 42,020 $2.0M
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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 — Yum China Hldgs Inc (YUMC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for YUMC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added YUMC 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 YUMC?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 313 funds bought or added vs 286 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 YUMC holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 700 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in YUMC. 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 YUMC?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 464 out of 701 hedge funds have held YUMC 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 Yum China Hldgs Inc (YUMC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, YUMC has moved -7.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), YUMC has gained -14.3% vs +5.7% for XLY. 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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