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Bankunited Inc (BKU)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +21
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — BKU

Based on 322 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 BKU 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
322 hedge funds hold BKU 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+37 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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

172 buying137 selling
Last quarter: 172 funds bought or added vs 137 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 — ~61 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 51 → 59 → 61. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 18% new
210 out of 322 hedge funds have held BKU 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

45 → 25 → 51 → 59 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 51 → 59 → 61. 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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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 329 holders: 235 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 25 entered 1–2 years ago, and 69 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 322 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in BKU. 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 — BKU

In 2026 Q1, 172 hedge funds were net buyers of BKU (61 opened a new position, 111 added to an existing one), while 137 reduced or exited (97 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 57% of total institutional value in BKU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +21 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 322.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BKU

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

Market Analysis: BKU

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BKU
332 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 332 322 3.11%
13F Shares 74M 76M -2.62%
Total Value $3.47B $3.35B 3.56%
New Positions 53 61 -8
Increased Positions 117 111 +6
Closed Positions 42 40 +2
Reduced Positions 112 97 +15
Total Calls 7 6 16.67%
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.43 0.17 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 BKU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 HoldCo Asset Management, LP 11.00% 3,535,282 $171.3M
2 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 3.85% 1,571,322 $76.1M
3 EJF Capital LP 1.87% 57,806 $2.8M
4 Artemis Investment Management LLP 1.10% 2,541,447 $123.1M
5 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 1.09% 334,868 $16.2M
6 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 1.02% 117,734 $5.7M
7 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.59% 52,500 $2.5M
8 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.46% 539,660 $26.1M
9 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.35% 44,615 $2.2M
10 Driehaus Capital Management LLC 0.33% 1,188,026 $57.6M
11 Royce & Associates LP 0.31% 784,071 $38.0M
12 BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 0.30% 315,000 $15.3M
13 Fieldview Capital Management, LLC 0.30% 21,705 $1.1M
14 MQS Management LLC 0.28% 4,756 $230K
15 Maltese Capital Management LLC 0.23% 26,200 $1.3M
16 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.22% 489,667 $23.7M
17 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.21% 245,956 $11.9M
18 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.21% 108,119 $5.2M
19 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.19% 132,644 $6.4M
20 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.17% 44,082 $2.1M
21 Sirios Capital Management L P 0.15% 25,943 $1.3M
22 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.14% 56,818 $2.8M
23 Twinbeech Capital LP 0.12% 13,246 $642K
24 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.11% 635,888 $30.8M
25 Atom Investors LP 0.11% 25,599 $1.2M
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 — Bankunited Inc (BKU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BKU?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 172 funds bought or added vs 137 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 BKU holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 322 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in BKU. 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 BKU?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 210 out of 322 hedge funds have held BKU 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.

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