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ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTD (BABA)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +11
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — BABA

Based on 1364 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BABA 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
1,364 hedge funds hold BABA 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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Steady growth — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+231 new funds entered over the past year (+20% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

723 buying676 selling
Last quarter: 723 funds bought or added vs 676 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-59 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 324 → 129 → 276 → 217. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 15% new
903 out of 1,364 hedge funds have held BABA 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 -2%, value -26%

Value
-25%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -26%. 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 — ~217 new funds/quarter

167 → 324 → 129 → 276 → 217 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 324 → 129 → 276 → 217. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 1,483 current holders: 1,054 (71%) 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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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 1364 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — BABA

In 2025 Q4, 723 hedge funds were net buyers of BABA (217 opened a new position, 506 added to an existing one), while 676 reduced or exited (470 trimmed, 206 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 37% of total institutional value in BABA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +11 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1364.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BABA

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

Market Analysis: BABA

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

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

118 top-rated funds 54 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
8.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BABA
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1483 1462 1.44%
13F Shares 397M 404M -1.73%
Total Value $58.58B $78.66B -25.52%
New Positions 230 287 -57
Increased Positions 649 629 +20
Closed Positions 217 140 +77
Reduced Positions 608 566 +42
Total Calls 75 76 -1.32%
Total Puts 59 52 13.46%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.79 0.68 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BABA — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Discerene Group LP 35.03% 2,642,678 $331.6M
2 HCEP Management Ltd 31.82% 204,561 $25.7M
3 Polunin Capital Partners Ltd 27.38% 862,604 $106K
4 Eurizon Asset Management Slovakia, sprav. spol., a.s. 26.22% 7,110 $892K
5 AXA S.A. 22.97% 469,432 $58.9M
6 RWWM, Inc. 19.80% 2,161,777 $271.2M
7 True Light Capital Pte. Ltd. 16.95% 267,275 $33.5M
8 Alpine Investment Management Ltd 16.38% 523,270 $65.6M
9 ShawSpring Partners LLC 13.61% 290,261 $36.4M
10 TT International Asset Management LTD 12.70% 927,535 $116.4M
11 UG Investment Advisers Ltd. 12.60% 148,819 $18.7M
12 BBFIT INVESTMENTS PTE LTD 10.86% 728,800 $91.4M
13 CONTRARIAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 10.76% 305,862 $38.4M
14 DAILY JOURNAL CORP 10.17% 195,000 $24.5M
15 SIH Partners, LLLP 8.15% 4,921,133 $617.4M
16 Aubrey Capital Management Ltd 7.93% 117,600 $14.8M
17 PARUS FINANCE (UK) Ltd 7.80% 207,811 $26.1M
18 Aurora Investment Managers, LLC. 7.50% 81,255 $10K
19 Warther Private Wealth, LLC 7.12% 242,086 $30.4M
20 BLKBRD Asset Management, LP 7.11% 21,668 $2.7M
21 IvyRock Asset Management (HK) Ltd 6.82% 96,700 $12.1M
22 Georgetown University 6.12% 107,819 $13.5M
23 Ruffer LLP 6.03% 1,171,229 $147.4M
24 HELIOS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD 6.02% 45,600 $5.7M
25 RWC ASSET ADVISORS (US) LLC 5.49% 203,190 $25.5M
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 — ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTD (BABA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BABA?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 723 funds bought or added vs 676 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 BABA holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 43 of 1364 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held BABA?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 903 out of 1,364 hedge funds have held BABA 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.