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BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — BLBD

Based on 261 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 BLBD 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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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
261 hedge funds hold BLBD 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
+30 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 — 55% buying

145 buying121 selling
Last quarter: 145 funds bought or added vs 121 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 (-35 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 43 → 41 → 67 → 32. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

44% conviction (2yr+) 34% medium 21% new
116 out of 261 hedge funds have held BLBD 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 +0%, value -18%

Value
-18%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +0% 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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Growing discovery — still being found

47 → 43 → 41 → 67 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 41 → 67 → 32. A growing number of institutions are discovering BLBD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 49% of holders stayed 2+ years

49% veterans 22% 1-2yr 29% new
Of 267 current holders: 131 (49%) 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 — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 261 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in BLBD. 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 — BLBD

In 2025 Q4, 145 hedge funds were net buyers of BLBD (32 opened a new position, 113 added to an existing one), while 121 reduced or exited (83 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 54% of total institutional value in BLBD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 261.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BLBD

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

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

39 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
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Elite
0.8
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BLBD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 1 days 259 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 259 270 -4.07%
13F Shares 34M 34M 0.19%
Total Value $1.60B $1.96B -18.12%
New Positions 32 68 -36
Increased Positions 115 82 +33
Closed Positions 42 26 +16
Reduced Positions 94 109 -15
Total Calls 4 8 -50.0%
Total Puts 2 6 -66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

259 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of BLBD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 325 CAPITAL LLC 14.07% 679,826 $38.6M
2 Prospect Capital Advisors, LLC 3.05% 96,640 $5.5M
3 NEUMEIER POMA INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC 2.93% 625,195 $35.5M
4 Quantedge Capital Pte Ltd 2.13% 68,600 $3.9M
5 GLOBEFLEX CAPITAL L P 1.70% 197,803 $11.2M
6 DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 1.69% 620,344 $35K
7 Aurora Investment Counsel 1.17% 37,124 $2.1M
8 WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC 0.68% 1,654,770 $94.0M
9 OBERWEIS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC/ 0.65% 389,238 $22.1M
10 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.63% 92,417 $5.3M
11 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.58% 16,691 $948K
12 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.55% 35,201 $2.0M
13 Keeler Thomas Management LLC 0.52% 21,760 $1.2M
14 Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.42% 65,844 $3.7M
15 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.38% 110,610 $6.3M
16 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.31% 30,311 $1.7M
17 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.25% 52,825 $3.0M
18 Olstein Capital Management, L.P. 0.24% 19,526 $1K
19 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.24% 282,528 $16K
20 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.20% 126,400 $7.2M
21 Somerset Trust Co 0.19% 10,853 $616K
22 Mill Road Capital Management LLC 0.17% 5,800 $329K
23 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.17% 10,061 $571K
24 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 0.17% 3,964 $225K
25 Round Rock Advisors LLC 0.16% 18,606 $1.1M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BLBD?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BLBD 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 BLBD?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 145 funds bought or added vs 121 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 BLBD holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 261 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in BLBD. 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 BLBD?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 261 hedge funds have held BLBD 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.