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Popular Inc (BPOP)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +20
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — BPOP

Based on 441 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BPOP 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
441 hedge funds hold BPOP 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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Fast accumulation — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+85 new funds entered over the past year (+24% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

224 buying209 selling
Last quarter: 224 funds bought or added vs 209 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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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BPOP position: 72 → 76 → 63 → 72. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 22% new
257 out of 441 hedge funds have held BPOP 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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Steady discovery — ~72 new funds/quarter

54 → 72 → 76 → 63 → 72 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 72 → 76 → 63 → 72. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 447 holders: 291 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 43 entered 1–2 years ago, and 113 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 440 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in BPOP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — BPOP

In 2026 Q1, 224 hedge funds were net buyers of BPOP (72 opened a new position, 152 added to an existing one), while 209 reduced or exited (157 trimmed, 52 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 54% of total institutional value in BPOP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +20 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 441.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BPOP

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

Market Analysis: BPOP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Popular Inc (BPOP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BPOP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 47d ago
BPOP
+8.3%
XLF
+8.5%

BPOP outperformed XLF by -0.2% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 2d ago
BPOP
+0.0%
XLF
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, BPOP outperformed XLF by +0.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

33 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BPOP
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 3 days 437 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 437 420 4.05%
13F Shares 58M 61M -3.94%
Total Value $6.99B $7.01B -0.31%
New Positions 70 63 +7
Increased Positions 149 142 +7
Closed Positions 53 55 -2
Reduced Positions 154 155 -1
Total Calls 4 6 -33.33%
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

437 + investors

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QUARTER:
2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 BPOP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 8.19% 529,241 $86.9M
2 PMC FIG Opportunities LLC 6.26% 23,897 $3.9M
3 Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC 4.67% 300,439 $49.3M
4 JCSD Capital, LLC 3.49% 14,600 $2.4M
5 Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 1.91% 291,757 $47.9M
6 Fieldview Capital Management, LLC 1.31% 27,937 $4.6M
7 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 1.11% 725,227 $119.1M
8 Azora Capital LP 1.10% 159,253 $26.1M
9 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.96% 92,039 $15.1M
10 Secured Retirement Advisors, LLC 0.90% 10,679 $1.8M
11 Rock Point Advisors, LLC 0.76% 18,927 $3.1M
12 Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.67% 41,032 $6.9M
13 Strategic Global Advisors, LLC 0.67% 28,810 $4.7M
14 Los Angeles Capital Management LLC 0.66% 1,099,446 $180.5M
15 Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension 0.65% 182,200 $29.9M
16 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.63% 9,946 $1.6M
17 EJF Capital LP 0.62% 5,627 $924K
18 Hudson Portfolio Management LLC 0.58% 4,635 $761K
19 Penbrook Management LLC 0.56% 5,300 $870K
20 Olympiad Research LP 0.55% 1,607 $264K
21 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.50% 34,140 $5.6M
22 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.48% 806,838 $132.5M
23 Macquarie Group Ltd 0.45% 627,775 $103.1M
24 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.44% 111,997 $18.4M
25 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.42% 85,524 $14.0M
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 — Popular Inc (BPOP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BPOP?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BPOP 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 BPOP?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 224 funds bought or added vs 209 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 BPOP holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 440 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in BPOP. 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 BPOP?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 257 out of 441 hedge funds have held BPOP 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 Popular Inc (BPOP) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BPOP has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BPOP has gained +8.3% vs +8.5% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near 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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