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BIOATLA INC (BCAB)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — BCAB

Based on 40 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BCAB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 47% of 3.0Y high

47% of all-time peak
Only 40 funds hold BCAB today versus a peak of 85 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 47% 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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Outflows — 40% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
27 fewer hedge funds hold BCAB compared to a year ago (-40% 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 — 59% buying

19 buying13 selling
Last quarter: 19 funds bought or added vs 13 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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Steady new buyers — ~4 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 6 → 8 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 32% medium ■ 8% new
24 out of 40 hedge funds have held BCAB 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 -1%, value -18%

Value
-18%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. 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 — ~4 new funds/quarter

24 → 3 → 6 → 8 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 6 → 8 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 40 current holders: 27 (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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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
17 of 40 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.
1.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.0/10 — 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 — BCAB

In 2025 Q4, 19 hedge funds were net buyers of BCAB (4 opened a new position, 15 added to an existing one), while 13 reduced or exited (7 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 37% of total institutional value in BCAB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 40.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BCAB

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

Market Analysis: BCAB

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

7 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.9
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BCAB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 39 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 39 43 -9.3%
13F Shares 13M 13M -1.21%
Total Value $7M $9M -18.39%
New Positions 4 8 -4
Increased Positions 15 13 +2
Closed Positions 6 6 -
Reduced Positions 8 6 +2
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 institutional holders of BCAB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ACORN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.25% 5,406,345 $865K
2 Stonepine Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 65,387 $11K
3 Torrey Growth & Income Advisors 0.00% 15,687 $2K
4 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 1,233,919 —
5 Magnus Financial Group LLC 0.00% 20,000 $3K
6 StoneX Group Inc. 0.00% 29,466 $5K
7 MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 2,756,674 $444K
8 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 56,614 $9K
9 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 510,514 $82K
10 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 16,996 $3K
11 MAI Capital Management 0.00% 51,504 $8K
12 DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ 0.00% 525,352 $84K
13 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 44,250 $7K
14 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 435,675 $70K
15 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 273,427 $44K
16 UBS Group AG 0.00% 375,569 $60K
17 SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC 0.00% 73,901 $12K
18 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 1,649,252 $266K
19 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 25,300 $4K
20 Mariner, LLC 0.00% 16,000 $3K
21 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 70,200 $11K
22 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 480,931 $77K
23 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 37,900 $6K
24 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 39,056 $6K
25 MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% 55,426 $9K
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 — BIOATLA INC (BCAB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BCAB?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BCAB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for BCAB?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 19 funds bought or added vs 13 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 BCAB holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 17 of 40 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 BCAB?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 24 out of 40 hedge funds have held BCAB 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.