BALLYS CORPORATION (BALY): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy BALLYS CORPORATION (BALY) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BALY has moved -7.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.0% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BALY gained +12.2% vs +8.2% 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.

BALLYS CORPORATION (BALY)

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

Smart Money Signals — BALY

Based on 59 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BALY 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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Below peak — only 45% of 3.0Y high

45% of all-time peak

Only 59 funds hold BALY today versus a peak of 132 funds at 2024 Q3 — just 45% 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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Fast accumulation — +181% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+38 new funds entered over the past year (+181% 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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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

33 buying25 selling

Last quarter: 33 funds bought or added vs 25 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 (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new BALY position: 20 → 20 → 9 → 15. 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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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 27% new

29 out of 59 hedge funds have held BALY 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 -41%

Value

-40%

+1%

Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -41%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

4 → 20 → 20 → 9 → 15 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 20 → 9 → 15. BALY is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 20% new

Of 59 current holders: 40 (68%) 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 — 2% AUM from top-100

2% from top-100 AUM funds

20 of 59 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

1.9

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 1.9/10 — 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	59	55	7.27%
13F Shares	38M	37M	1.74%
Total Value	$365M	$615M	-40.63%
New Positions	15	9	+6
Increased Positions	18	27	-9
Closed Positions	11	11	-
Reduced Positions	14	11	+3
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

7.27%

13F Shares

38M

37M

1.74%

Total Value

$365M

$615M

-40.63%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-9

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

59 + investors

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

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

Top 25 institutional holders of BALY — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Standard General L.P.	93.06%	32,480,973	$313.1M
2	Whitefort Capital Management, LP	6.85%	2,408,063	$23.2M
3	JB CAPITAL PARTNERS LP	0.17%	103,124	$994K
4	REGATTA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC	0.09%	63,413	$611K
5	Sessa Capital IM, L.P.	0.08%	447,799	$4.3M
6	SPIREPOINT PRIVATE CLIENT, LLC	0.02%	20,000	$193K
7	Rathbones Group PLC	0.01%	350,190	$3.4M
8	NOMURA HOLDINGS INC	0.00%	105,574	$1.0M
9	CastleKnight Management LP	0.00%	16,627	$160K
10	XTX Topco Ltd	0.00%	11,425	$110K
11	State of Wyoming	0.00%	1,608	$16K
12	Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC)	0.00%	2,455	$24K
13	EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.00%	140	$17K
14	Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc.	0.00%	749	$7K
15	Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey	0.00%	2,593	$25K
16	VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO	0.00%	56,938	$549K
17	VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	0.00%	530,792	$5.1M
18	GAMMA Investing LLC	0.00%	259	$2K
19	BlackRock, Inc.	0.00%	580,988	$5.6M
20	NISA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC	0.00%	2,633	$25K
21	RHUMBLINE ADVISERS	0.00%	9,986	$96K
22	Hughes Financial Services, LLC	0.00%	44	—
23	AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	0.00%	14,093	$136K
24	GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC	0.00%	55,651	$536K
25	MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd.	0.00%	4,591	$44K

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 — BALLYS CORPORATION (BALY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BALY?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BALY 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 BALY?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 33 funds bought or added vs 25 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 BALY holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100: 20 of 59 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 2% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held BALY?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 29 out of 59 hedge funds have held BALY 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 BALLYS CORPORATION (BALY) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BALY has moved -7.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.0% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BALY has gained +12.2% vs +8.2% 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.

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Smart Money Signals — BALY

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

Below peak — only 45% of 3.0Y high

Fast accumulation — +181% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +2%, value -41%

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

Smaller funds dominant — 2% AUM from top-100

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