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BEYOND MEAT INC (BYND)

229 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BYND. 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
↑ +6
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — BYND

Based on 204 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 BYND 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 — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
204 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 234 funds (reached 2023 Q4). 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 BYND is almost the same as a year ago (+5 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

131 buying92 selling
Last quarter: 131 funds bought or added vs 92 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 (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BYND position: 37 → 18 → 42 → 59. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 20% new
122 out of 204 hedge funds have held BYND 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +130%, value -96%

Value
-95%
Shares
+130%
Last quarter: funds added +130% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -96%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

34 → 37 → 18 → 42 → 59 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 18 → 42 → 59. 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 — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 72% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Of 229 current holders: 166 (72%) 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 204 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in BYND. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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 — BYND

In 2025 Q4, 131 hedge funds were net buyers of BYND (59 opened a new position, 72 added to an existing one), while 92 reduced or exited (39 trimmed, 53 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 46% of total institutional value in BYND is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 204.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BYND

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

Market Analysis: BYND

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Company Profile: BYND

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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.

32 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BYND
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 229 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 229 218 5.05%
13F Shares 161M 70M 130.16%
Total Value $131M $3.05B -95.69%
New Positions 65 44 +21
Increased Positions 100 75 +25
Closed Positions 57 25 +32
Reduced Positions 51 62 -11
Total Calls 13 10 30.0%
Total Puts 21 25 -16.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.62 2.5 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BYND — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 DBA TRADING, LLC 0.24% 681,400 $478K
2 Marex Group plc 0.09% 494,403 $3.3M
3 Kaufman Rossin Wealth, LLC 0.06% 141,830 $100K
4 Optas, LLC 0.01% 90,000 $63K
5 Calamos Advisors LLC 0.01% 3,400,000 $2.4M
6 Vontobel Holding Ltd. 0.01% 2,851,464 $2.0M
7 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.01% 102,043 $72K
8 Procyon Advisors, LLC 0.01% 154,432 $108K
9 QTR Family Wealth, LLC 0.00% 13,807 $10K
10 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.00% 153,297 $108K
11 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 577,500 $405K
12 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 143,667 $101K
13 MINDSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 13,300 $9K
14 REGATTA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC 0.00% 20,075 $14K
15 Krilogy Financial LLC 0.00% 79,233 $62K
16 Abel Hall, LLC 0.00% 12,015 $8K
17 UBS Group AG 0.00% 14,016,756 $9.8M
18 EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.00% 35,488 $25K
19 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 178,814 $111K
20 Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC 0.00% 41,462 $46K
21 Essex Financial Services, Inc. 0.00% 21,892 $15K
22 Falcon Wealth Planning 0.00% 18,002 $13K
23 Leonteq Securities AG 0.00% 31,932 $22K
24 Millstone Evans Group, LLC 0.00% 1,875 $1K
25 Westside Investment Management, Inc. 0.00% 7,300 $5K
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 — BEYOND MEAT INC (BYND)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BYND?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 131 funds bought or added vs 92 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 BYND holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 30 of 204 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in BYND. 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 BYND?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 122 out of 204 hedge funds have held BYND 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.