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YUM CHINA HLDGS INC (YUMC)

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

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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — YUMC

Based on 632 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
632 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 692 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
50 fewer hedge funds hold YUMC compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

286 buying280 selling
Last quarter: 286 funds bought or added vs 280 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 (+29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new YUMC position: 82 → 76 → 57 → 86. 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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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

69% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 11% new
433 out of 632 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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Steady discovery — ~86 new funds/quarter

113 → 82 → 76 → 57 → 86 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 82 → 76 → 57 → 86. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 10% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 649 current holders: 466 (72%) 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 — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 632 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% 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.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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: 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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Company Profile: YUMC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

48 top-rated funds 11 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: YUMC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 649 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 649 644 0.78%
13F Shares 237M 241M -1.43%
Total Value $11.21B $10.41B 7.74%
New Positions 88 57 +31
Increased Positions 218 229 -11
Closed Positions 79 87 -8
Reduced Positions 229 231 -2
Total Calls 9 10 -10.0%
Total Puts 8 11 -27.27%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.89 1.1 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

649 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of YUMC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 11.02% 3,945,736 $192.5M
2 E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. 3.10% 138,700 $6.8M
3 Pictet North America Advisors SA 2.59% 536,543 $26.1M
4 Collaborative Fund Advisors, LLC 1.25% 41,385 $2.0M
5 Value Partners Investments Inc. 0.88% 236,659 $11.6M
6 HERITAGE INVESTORS MANAGEMENT CORP 0.60% 407,989 $20K
7 Henry James International Management Inc. 0.60% 34,183 $1.7M
8 Ashoka WhiteOak Capital Pte Ltd 0.53% 28,350 $1.4M
9 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.43% 35,965 $1.8M
10 Ground Swell Capital, LLC 0.41% 4,220 $206K
11 Timber Creek Capital Management LLC 0.40% 34,232 $1.7M
12 Significant Wealth Partners LLC 0.32% 5,318 $259K
13 Hanson & Doremus Investment Management 0.29% 52,034 $3K
14 MINDSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.25% 18,900 $922K
15 NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.24% 67,178 $3.3M
16 E. Ohman J:or Asset Management AB 0.22% 21,800 $8.4M
17 E Fund Management Co., Ltd. 0.20% 138,700 $6.8M
18 Ervin Investment Management, LLC 0.20% 7,080 $345K
19 Cross Staff Investments Inc 0.16% 6,560 $320K
20 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.15% 7,736 $377K
21 CWA Asset Management Group, LLC 0.15% 89,344 $4.4M
22 Cohen Klingenstein LLC 0.14% 87,799 $4.3M
23 SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC 0.13% 173,286 $8.5M
24 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.12% 30,607 $1.5M
25 Leonteq Securities AG 0.12% 8,314 $3.2M
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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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 51% buying: Last quarter: 286 funds bought or added vs 280 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 — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 632 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% 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?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 433 out of 632 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.

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.