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SAUL CTRS INC (BFS)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +3
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — BFS

Based on 178 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BFS 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
178 hedge funds hold BFS 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+12 new funds entered over the past year (+7% 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 — 58% buying

98 buying72 selling
Last quarter: 98 funds bought or added vs 72 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 (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 17 → 35 → 28. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 19% new
106 out of 178 hedge funds have held BFS 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

28 → 24 → 17 → 35 → 28 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 17 → 35 → 28. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 178 current holders: 113 (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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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 178 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — BFS

In 2026 Q1, 98 hedge funds were net buyers of BFS (28 opened a new position, 70 added to an existing one), while 72 reduced or exited (47 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 35% of total institutional value in BFS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 178.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BFS

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

Market Analysis: BFS

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Company Profile: BFS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy SAUL CTRS INC (BFS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BFS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 51d ago
BFS
+20.0%
XLRE
+7.6%

BFS outperformed XLRE by +12.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
BFS
+2.8%
XLRE
+1.6%

Since the filing became public, BFS outperformed XLRE by +1.2% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

21 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BFS
178 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 178 175 1.71%
13F Shares 11M 10M 8.18%
Total Value $319M $327M -2.5%
New Positions 28 35 -7
Increased Positions 70 65 +5
Closed Positions 25 13 +12
Reduced Positions 47 51 -4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

178 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of BFS — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 AlphaCentric Advisors LLC 1.14% 35,000 $1.1M
2 WEALTHEDGE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC 0.50% 41,959 $1.4M
3 BEACON INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC 0.39% 31,792 $1.0M
4 DENALI ADVISORS LLC 0.26% 71,500 $2.3M
5 Crossingbridge Advisors, LLC 0.21% 35,000 $1.1M
6 Odyssean, LLC 0.14% 11,893 $387K
7 Sargent Investment Group, LLC 0.09% 20,351 $663K
8 CARY STREET PARTNERS FINANCIAL LLC 0.07% 92,200 $3.0M
9 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 15,663 $510K
10 ADAGE CAPITAL PARTNERS GP, L.L.C. 0.04% 734,801 $23.9M
11 T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. 0.03% 1,347,344 $44K
12 XML Financial, LLC 0.03% 10,335 $337K
13 AlphaQuest LLC 0.03% 15,252 $481K
14 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.03% 12,705 —
15 Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.01% 38,016 $1K
16 Man Group plc 0.01% 208,849 $6.8M
17 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC 0.01% 599,194 $19.5M
18 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% 186,474 $6.1M
19 State of Wyoming 0.01% 2,152 $70K
20 EVERGREEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 11,506 $375K
21 Holos Integrated Wealth LLC 0.01% 414 $14K
22 MARTINGALE ASSET MANAGEMENT L P 0.01% 7,405 $241K
23 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.01% 24,073 $784K
24 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 3,616 $118K
25 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 13,574 —
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 — SAUL CTRS INC (BFS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BFS?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 98 funds bought or added vs 72 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 BFS holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 40 of 178 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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 BFS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 106 out of 178 hedge funds have held BFS 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 SAUL CTRS INC (BFS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BFS has moved +2.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.6% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BFS has gained +20.0% vs +7.6% for XLRE. 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.

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.

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