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FIRST BUSEY CORP (BUSE)

213 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BUSE. 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
↑ +7
Streak
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Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — BUSE

Based on 213 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BUSE 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 — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
213 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 234 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

90 buying102 selling
Last quarter: 102 funds reduced or exited vs 90 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BUSE position: 69 → 30 → 17 → 28. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 18% new
118 out of 213 hedge funds have held BUSE 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

28 → 69 → 30 → 17 → 28 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 69 → 30 → 17 → 28. BUSE is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 30% new
Of 213 current holders: 128 (60%) 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 — 66% AUM from top-100 funds

66% from top-100 AUM funds
32 of 213 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% of total institutional value in BUSE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — BUSE

In 2025 Q4, 90 hedge funds were net buyers of BUSE (28 opened a new position, 62 added to an existing one), while 102 reduced or exited (81 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 66% of total institutional value in BUSE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 213.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BUSE

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

Market Analysis: BUSE

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Company Profile: BUSE

Financial Services Banks - Regional

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

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
breadth
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Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BUSE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 213 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 213 207 2.9%
13F Shares 57M 56M 2.16%
Total Value $1.48B $1.28B 15.44%
New Positions 28 17 +11
Increased Positions 63 79 -16
Closed Positions 21 30 -9
Reduced Positions 81 77 +4
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

213 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of BUSE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MIRABELLA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLP 2.99% 1,249,884 $31.6M
2 Savvy Advisors, Inc. 0.87% 1,294,378 $32.7M
3 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.47% 17,770 $449K
4 OSBORNE PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.28% 210,214 $5.3M
5 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.27% 13,350 $345K
6 MPS Loria Financial Planners, LLC 0.25% 37,190 $940K
7 Millstone Evans Group, LLC 0.20% 13,350 $337K
8 Kuhn & Co Investment Counsel 0.16% 10,018 $253K
9 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 0.16% 33,119 $837K
10 FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC 0.14% 10,000 $253K
11 Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.11% 26,539 $671K
12 Crescent Grove Advisors, LLC 0.08% 33,264 $841K
13 Everhart Financial Group, Inc. 0.08% 37,280 $942K
14 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.08% 51,500 $1.3M
15 Philip James Wealth Mangement, LLC 0.08% 26,366 $666K
16 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.08% 1,388,361 $35K
17 JOHN G ULLMAN & ASSOCIATES INC 0.07% 20,780 $525K
18 Members Trust Co 0.06% 75,000 $1.9M
19 Abel Hall, LLC 0.05% 9,262 $234K
20 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.05% 23,967 —
21 FIRST FINANCIAL CORP /IN/ 0.05% 4,569 $115K
22 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.04% 28,542 —
23 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 20,335 $514K
24 Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC 0.04% 4,812 $122K
25 Lee Financial Co 0.04% 11,503 $291K
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 — FIRST BUSEY CORP (BUSE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BUSE?

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

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 102 funds reduced or exited vs 90 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for BUSE holders?

Elite ownership — 66% AUM from top-100 funds: 32 of 213 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 66% of total institutional value in BUSE. 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 BUSE?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 118 out of 213 hedge funds have held BUSE 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.