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Buckle Inc (BKE)

290 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BKE. 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
↑ +4
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — BKE

Based on 319 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BKE 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
319 hedge funds hold BKE 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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 — 56% buying

178 buying138 selling
Last quarter: 178 funds bought or added vs 138 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 — ~48 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 40 → 61 → 53 → 48. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 18% new
195 out of 319 hedge funds have held BKE 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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Steady discovery — ~48 new funds/quarter

51 → 40 → 61 → 53 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 61 → 53 → 48. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 327 holders: 225 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 38 entered 1–2 years ago, and 64 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 319 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in BKE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
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 — BKE

In 2026 Q1, 178 hedge funds were net buyers of BKE (48 opened a new position, 130 added to an existing one), while 138 reduced or exited (94 trimmed, 44 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 59% of total institutional value in BKE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 319.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BKE

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

Market Analysis: BKE

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Company Profile: BKE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Buckle Inc (BKE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BKE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 50d ago
BKE
+2.2%
XLY
+1.0%

BKE outperformed XLY by +1.2% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 5d ago
BKE
-2.3%
XLY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, BKE outperformed XLY by -2.5% .

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.

15 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BKE
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 290 321 -9.66%
13F Shares 32M 32M -0.66%
Total Value $1.29B $1.57B -17.79%
New Positions 34 48 -14
Increased Positions 118 131 -13
Closed Positions 64 42 +22
Reduced Positions 94 92 +2
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 BKE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Impala Asset Management LLC 9.86% 412,000 $17.4M
2 Summit Street Capital Management, LLC 1.61% 271,903 $11.5M
3 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.61% 63,000 $2.7M
4 Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, INC. 0.53% 24,000 $1.0M
5 Beacon Investment Advisors LLC 0.52% 39,175 $1.7M
6 Stevens Capital Partners 0.49% 61,446 $2.6M
7 Denali Advisors LLC 0.48% 112,500 $4.7M
8 OFS Enterprise LLC 0.47% 43,779 $1.8M
9 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.39% 212,224 $9.0M
10 ClearAlpha Technologies LP 0.38% 5,274 $223K
11 Wealth Alliance Advisory Group, LLC 0.35% 56,900 $2.4M
12 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.34% 8,970 $379K
13 Sprott INC. 0.31% 235,000 $9.9M
14 Burford Brothers, Inc. 0.28% 18,090 $763K
15 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.23% 5,820 $246K
16 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 0.21% 6,964 $294K
17 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.19% 46,583 $2.0M
18 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.17% 201,225 $8.5M
19 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.17% 61,287 $2.6M
20 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.14% 215,028 $9.1M
21 Unison Advisors LLC 0.13% 42,568 $1.8M
22 Range Financial Group LLC 0.11% 9,611 $406K
23 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.10% 57,896 $2.4M
24 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.10% 8,717 $368K
25 Shariaportfolio, INC. 0.08% 5,375 $227K
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 — Buckle Inc (BKE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BKE?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BKE 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 BKE?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 178 funds bought or added vs 138 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 BKE holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 319 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in BKE. 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 BKE?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 195 out of 319 hedge funds have held BKE 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 Buckle Inc (BKE) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BKE has moved -2.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BKE has gained +2.2% vs +1.0% 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.

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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