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BALLARD PWR SYS INC NEW (BLDP)

147 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BLDP. 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
↑ +13
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — BLDP

Based on 147 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BLDP 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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High ownership — 83% of 3.0Y peak

83% of all-time peak
147 funds currently hold this stock — 83% of the 3.0-year high of 177 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding BLDP is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

77 buying55 selling
Last quarter: 77 funds bought or added vs 55 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 — ~30 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 23 → 28 → 30. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
92 out of 147 hedge funds have held BLDP 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

16 → 11 → 23 → 28 → 30 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 23 → 28 → 30. 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 — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Of 154 current holders: 105 (68%) 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 — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 147 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in BLDP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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 — BLDP

In 2026 Q1, 77 hedge funds were net buyers of BLDP (30 opened a new position, 47 added to an existing one), while 55 reduced or exited (38 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 65% of total institutional value in BLDP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 147.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BLDP

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

Market Analysis: BLDP

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Company Profile: BLDP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy BALLARD PWR SYS INC NEW (BLDP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BLDP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 54d ago
BLDP
+143.2%
XLI
+6.2%

BLDP outperformed XLI by +137.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 9d ago
BLDP
+14.9%
XLI
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, BLDP outperformed XLI by +14.7% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

14 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BLDP
147 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 147 134 9.7%
13F Shares 96M 90M 6.62%
Total Value $218M $228M -4.49%
New Positions 30 28 +2
Increased Positions 43 40 +3
Closed Positions 17 31 -14
Reduced Positions 37 38 -1
Total Calls 4 8 -50.0%
Total Puts 4 5 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.62 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

147 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of BLDP — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.15% 1,017,775 $2K
2 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.08% 226,531 $548K
3 Ground Swell Capital, LLC 0.05% 10,555 $26K
4 OCCUDO QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES LP 0.05% 246,662 $839K
5 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.05% 114,869 $278K
6 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.04% 144,844 $351K
7 Scientech Research LLC 0.04% 19,273 $47K
8 AXQ CAPITAL, LP 0.04% 123,161 $298K
9 BRUNI J V & CO /CO 0.03% 134,365 $325K
10 First Affirmative Financial Network 0.03% 26,023 $71K
11 TWO SIGMA ADVISERS, LP 0.03% 6,242,000 $15.9M
12 J. Derek Lewis & Associates Inc. 0.03% 46,000 $117K
13 OXFORD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLP 0.03% 25,289 $61K
14 TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP 0.02% 12,343,152 $29.9M
15 D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. 0.01% 8,282,852 $20.0M
16 SIG North Trading, ULC 0.01% 232,800 $563K
17 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.01% 24,705 $60K
18 Freemont Management S.A. 0.01% 30,000 $73K
19 Virtu Financial LLC 0.01% 94,155 —
20 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.01% 2,782,584 $6.7M
21 CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co 0.01% 1,927,792 $5K
22 TWO SIGMA SECURITIES, LLC 0.01% 29,492 $71K
23 Leonteq Securities AG 0.01% 88,581 $215K
24 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 188,534 $456K
25 Zurcher Kantonalbank (Zurich Cantonalbank) 0.01% 1,162,499 $2.8M
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 — BALLARD PWR SYS INC NEW (BLDP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BLDP?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BLDP 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 BLDP?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 77 funds bought or added vs 55 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 BLDP holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 35 of 147 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in BLDP. 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 BLDP?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 92 out of 147 hedge funds have held BLDP 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 BALLARD PWR SYS INC NEW (BLDP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BLDP has moved +14.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +14.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BLDP has gained +143.2% vs +6.2% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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