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Bowhead Specialty Hldgs Inc (BOW)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +21
Streak
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Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — BOW

Based on 173 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BOW 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
173 hedge funds hold BOW 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

104 buying64 selling
Last quarter: 104 funds were net buyers (42 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 64 were sellers (43 trimmed + 21 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BOW position: 30 → 36 → 28 → 42. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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Mixed — 32% long-term, 34% new

■ 32% conviction (2yr+) ■ 35% medium ■ 34% new
Of the 173 current holders: 55 (32%) held >2 years, 60 held 1–2 years, and 58 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Value +35% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+35%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +35%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~42 new funds/quarter

29 → 30 → 36 → 28 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 36 → 28 → 42. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 25% veterans, 42% new entrants

■ 25% veterans ■ 32% 1-2yr ■ 42% new
Of 173 current holders: 44 (25%) held 2+ years, 56 held 1–2 years, 73 (42%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
✅

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 173 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — BOW

In 2026 Q2, 104 hedge funds were net buyers of BOW (42 opened a new position, 62 added to an existing one), while 64 reduced or exited (43 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 32% of total institutional value in BOW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +21 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 173.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BOW

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

Market Analysis: BOW

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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.

11 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BOW
173 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 173 152 13.82%
13F Shares 30M 30M 0.54%
Total Value $890M $659M 35.06%
New Positions 42 28 +14
Increased Positions 62 42 +20
Closed Positions 21 40 -19
Reduced Positions 43 56 -13
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

173 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in BOW. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 BOW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Gallatin Point Capital LLC 80.78% 8,968,445 $268.4M
2 American Family Investments, Inc. 2.54% 4,700,761 $140.7M
3 Cox Capital Mgt LLC 0.85% 50,981 $1.5M
4 Advisory Research Inc 0.29% 96,768 $2.9M
5 Park Capital Management, LLC / WI 0.17% 9,435 $282K
6 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.16% 107,509 $3.2M
7 VARCOV Co. 0.15% 12,959 $388K
8 New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC 0.14% 19,876 $595K
9 Drive Wealth Management, LLC 0.12% 22,510 $674K
10 Dockside LLC 0.11% 16,326 $489K
11 BlackDiamond Wealth Management, LLC 0.11% 8,365 $280K
12 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.11% 551,821 $16.5M
13 Polar Capital Holdings Plc 0.11% 1,500,000 $44.9M
14 Norden Group LLC 0.09% 38,225 $1.1M
15 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.07% 10,702 $320K
16 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.07% 348,437 $10.4M
17 Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC 0.06% 73,978 $2.2M
18 Able Wealth Management LLC 0.05% 7,431 $222K
19 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 93,907 $2.8M
20 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.04% 294,801 $8.8M
21 FJ Capital Management LLC 0.03% 8,405 $252K
22 Victory Capital Management Inc 0.03% 1,729,490 $51.8M
23 American Century Companies Inc 0.03% 2,081,072 $62.3M
24 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.03% 10,973 $328K
25 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.02% 33,425 $1.0M
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 — Bowhead Specialty Hldgs Inc (BOW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BOW?

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

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 104 funds were net buyers (42 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 64 were sellers (43 trimmed + 21 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BOW holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 39 of 173 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held BOW?

Mixed — 32% long-term, 34% new: Of the 173 current holders: 55 (32%) held >2 years, 60 held 1–2 years, and 58 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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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