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BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED (BUR)

217 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BUR. 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
↑ +12
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — BUR

Based on 207 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BUR 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
207 hedge funds hold BUR 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
+40 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 — 56% buying

127 buying101 selling
Last quarter: 127 funds bought or added vs 101 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 BUR position: 43 → 32 → 39 → 48. 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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42% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 42% conviction (2yr+) ■ 31% medium ■ 27% new
87 out of 207 hedge funds have held BUR 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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Growing discovery — still being found

25 → 43 → 32 → 39 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 32 → 39 → 48. A growing number of institutions are discovering BUR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 46% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 46% veterans ■ 20% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Of 217 current holders: 100 (46%) 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 — 89% AUM from top-100 funds

89% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 207 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 89% of total institutional value in BUR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
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 — BUR

In 2025 Q4, 127 hedge funds were net buyers of BUR (48 opened a new position, 79 added to an existing one), while 101 reduced or exited (65 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 89% of total institutional value in BUR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 207.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BUR

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

Market Analysis: BUR

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Company Profile: BUR

Financial Services Asset Management

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

38 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BUR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 217 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 217 207 4.83%
13F Shares 132M 136M -2.76%
Total Value $7.19B $8.04B -10.67%
New Positions 52 39 +13
Increased Positions 89 93 -4
Closed Positions 41 33 +8
Reduced Positions 73 78 -5
Total Calls 6 8 -25.0%
Total Puts 6 7 -14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.88 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

217 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of BUR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Emeth Value Capital, LLC 9.90% 1,445,614 $6.5M
2 Mithaq Capital SPC 4.07% 1,494,749 $6.8M
3 Bandera Partners LLC 3.59% 1,756,762 $7.9M
4 Pictet North America Advisors SA 3.12% 7,647,727 $31.4M
5 BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ 2.56% 7,366,851 $6.88B
6 Sycale Advisors (NY) LLC 0.46% 204,900 $926K
7 Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd 0.40% 220,000 $994K
8 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.31% 465,273 $2.1M
9 COOKE & BIELER LP 0.29% 5,672,022 $25.6M
10 Sage Investment Counsel LLC 0.22% 44,000 $199K
11 Marex Group plc 0.19% 555,724 $7.3M
12 DG Capital Management, LLC 0.13% 93,684 $423K
13 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.11% 25,751 $340K
14 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.10% 135,000 $610K
15 FIDEURAM - INTESA SANPAOLO PRIVATE BANKING S.P.A. 0.08% 492,536 $2.2M
16 Arbiter Partners Capital Management LLC 0.07% 27,000 $122K
17 FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS 0.07% 380,953 $1.7M
18 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.06% 2,028,743 $9.2M
19 CI INVESTMENTS INC. 0.05% 2,290,496 $10.4M
20 BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC 0.05% 3,103,618 $14.0M
21 Mandatum Life Insurance Co Ltd 0.04% 43,000 $177K
22 M&G Plc 0.04% 1,653,449 $7.0M
23 AXQ CAPITAL, LP 0.03% 53,419 $241K
24 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.03% 39,964 $161K
25 Aberdeen Group plc 0.02% 2,681,624 $12.1M
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 — BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED (BUR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BUR?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BUR 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 BUR?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 127 funds bought or added vs 101 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 BUR holders?

Elite ownership — 89% AUM from top-100 funds: 31 of 207 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 89% of total institutional value in BUR. 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 BUR?

42% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 87 out of 207 hedge funds have held BUR 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.