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BANC OF CALIFORNIA INC (BANC)

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Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — BANC

Based on 273 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 BANC 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
273 hedge funds hold BANC 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 BANC is almost the same as a year ago (+5 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

158 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 158 funds bought or added vs 113 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 (+23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BANC position: 34 → 38 → 25 → 48. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 15% new
169 out of 273 hedge funds have held BANC 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+11% value, -8% shares)

Value
+11%
Shares
-8%
Last quarter: total value of institutional BANC holdings rose +11% even though funds reduced share count by 8%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~48 new funds/quarter

48 → 34 → 38 → 25 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 38 → 25 → 48. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 284 current holders: 180 (63%) 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 273 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in BANC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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: BANC

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

Market Analysis: BANC

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Company Profile: BANC

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

47 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
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Elite
1.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BANC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 284 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 284 266 6.77%
13F Shares 139M 152M -8.45%
Total Value $2.80B $2.51B 11.4%
New Positions 49 26 +23
Increased Positions 121 112 +9
Closed Positions 32 43 -11
Reduced Positions 98 107 -9
Total Calls 7 6 16.67%
Total Puts 7 6 16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of BANC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PL Capital Advisors, LLC 15.63% 2,949,219 $51.8M
2 SALZHAUER MICHAEL 3.32% 588,756 $7.1M
3 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 2.13% 1,462,302 $25.7M
4 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 1.66% 1,213,010 $21.4M
5 Sippican Capital Advisors 1.46% 121,420 $2.1M
6 First Dallas Securities Inc. 0.46% 70,475 $1.2M
7 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.44% 24,355 $428K
8 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.40% 153,833 $2.7M
9 SEVEN GRAND MANAGERS, LLC 0.35% 300,000 $5.3M
10 Western Financial Corp/CA 0.34% 48,940 $860K
11 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.31% 54,227 $953K
12 Crescent Grove Advisors, LLC 0.17% 102,275 $1.8M
13 Precision Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.16% 28,292 $497K
14 Financiere des Professionnels - Fonds d'investissement inc. 0.16% 159,409 $2.8M
15 TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC 0.16% 170,119 $3.0M
16 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.14% 128,722 $2K
17 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 0.12% 195,000 $3.4M
18 MQS Management LLC 0.12% 10,346 $182K
19 WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.09% 1,583,477 $27.8M
20 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.08% 3,826 $67K
21 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.07% 50,648 $890K
22 SHEETS SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.07% 33,241 $584K
23 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.06% 39,933 —
24 ARGA Investment Management, LP 0.06% 95,387 $1.7M
25 COLDSTREAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.03% 139,092 $2.5M
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 — BANC OF CALIFORNIA INC (BANC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BANC?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 158 funds bought or added vs 113 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 BANC holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 273 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in BANC. 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 BANC?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 169 out of 273 hedge funds have held BANC 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.