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BUCKLE INC (BKE)

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Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +15
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — BKE

Based on 301 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 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
301 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+51 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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

173 buying135 selling
Last quarter: 173 funds bought or added vs 135 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: 48 → 38 → 60 → 53. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 18% new
191 out of 301 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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Growing discovery — still being found

36 → 48 → 38 → 60 → 53 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 48 → 38 → 60 → 53. A growing number of institutions are discovering BKE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 305 current holders: 212 (70%) 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 — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 301 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% 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 2025 Q4, 173 hedge funds were net buyers of BKE (53 opened a new position, 120 added to an existing one), while 135 reduced or exited (97 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 53% of total institutional value in BKE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +15 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 301.

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

Consumer Cyclical Apparel Retail

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.

50 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BKE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 305 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 305 295 3.39%
13F Shares 31M 30M 3.17%
Total Value $1.67B $1.78B -6.04%
New Positions 53 62 -9
Increased Positions 127 102 +25
Closed Positions 41 36 +5
Reduced Positions 105 116 -11
Total Calls 4 8 -50.0%
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.5 Neutral

Statistics: BKE

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BKE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Impala Asset Management LLC 9.84% 419,578 $21.1M
2 STEVENS CAPITAL PARTNERS 0.74% 61,439 $3.1M
3 BEACON INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC 0.71% 37,247 $1.9M
4 DENALI ADVISORS LLC 0.65% 116,600 $5.9M
5 KLEIN PAVLIS & PEASLEY FINANCIAL, INC. 0.64% 23,100 $1.2M
6 OFS Enterprise LLC 0.64% 43,349 $2.2M
7 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.47% 8,970 $452K
8 HUSSMAN STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC. 0.46% 42,000 $2.1M
9 WealthPLAN Partners, LLC 0.45% 46,428 $2.3M
10 Burford Brothers, Inc. 0.44% 21,122 $1.1M
11 Wealth Alliance Advisory Group, LLC 0.44% 54,700 $2.8M
12 CHASE INVESTMENT COUNSEL CORP 0.40% 30,000 $1.5M
13 SPROTT INC. 0.32% 220,000 $11.1M
14 LANDSCAPE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.30% 93,363 $4.7M
15 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.27% 5,900 $297K
16 Optimist Retirement Group LLC 0.18% 8,228 $414K
17 Unison Advisors LLC 0.16% 42,307 $2.1M
18 Range Financial Group LLC 0.16% 9,391 $473K
19 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.15% 35,683 $1.8M
20 INCEPTIONR LLC 0.13% 10,980 $553K
21 Vestcor Inc 0.13% 91,337 $5K
22 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.12% 7,997 $403K
23 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.12% 37,257 $2K
24 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.11% 54,628 $2.8M
25 State of Wyoming 0.11% 17,859 $899K
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 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: 173 funds bought or added vs 135 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 — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 301 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% 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?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 191 out of 301 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.

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.