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CERUS CORP (CERS)

165 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CERS. 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
↑ +8
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — CERS

Based on 165 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CERS 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
165 hedge funds hold CERS 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

84 buying71 selling
Last quarter: 84 funds bought or added vs 71 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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Steady new buyers — ~25 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 15 → 25 → 25. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 18% new
97 out of 165 hedge funds have held CERS 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

21 → 18 → 15 → 25 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 15 → 25 → 25. 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 — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 167 current holders: 112 (67%) 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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Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds

24% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 165 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — CERS

In 2026 Q1, 84 hedge funds were net buyers of CERS (25 opened a new position, 59 added to an existing one), while 71 reduced or exited (54 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 24% of total institutional value in CERS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 165.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CERS

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

Market Analysis: CERS

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Company Profile: CERS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy CERUS CORP (CERS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CERS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 51d ago
CERS
+51.7%
XLV
+0.4%

CERS outperformed XLV by +51.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
CERS
+3.9%
XLV
+1.4%

Since the filing became public, CERS outperformed XLV by +2.5% .

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.

18 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CERS
165 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 165 157 5.1%
13F Shares 153M 147M 4.35%
Total Value $271M $301M -10.03%
New Positions 25 25 -
Increased Positions 57 61 -4
Closed Positions 17 21 -4
Reduced Positions 54 48 +6
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

165 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of CERS — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Soleus Capital Management, L.P. 0.79% 10,753,700 $19.6M
2 SILVERARC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.59% 3,176,547 $5.8M
3 ARK Investment Management LLC 0.27% 19,161,148 $34.9M
4 Senvest Management, LLC 0.25% 4,114,061 $7.5M
5 GLOBEFLEX CAPITAL L P 0.14% 522,099 $950K
6 Amova Asset Management Americas, Inc. 0.12% 4,516,606 $8.2M
7 IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT (IRELAND) Ltd 0.11% 780,954 $1.4M
8 BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP 0.10% 10,008,345 $18.2M
9 Round Rock Advisors LLC 0.07% 264,966 $482K
10 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.06% 5,281,136 $9.6M
11 SILVERCREST ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC 0.06% 4,241,411 $7.7M
12 Atom Investors LP 0.05% 351,214 $639K
13 Scientech Research LLC 0.04% 29,242 $53K
14 LEVIN CAPITAL STRATEGIES, L.P. 0.03% 253,083 $461K
15 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.03% 16,909 $31K
16 Sepio Capital, LP 0.03% 295,500 $538K
17 BINGHAM PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.03% 19,250 $35K
18 State of Wyoming 0.02% 113,319 $206K
19 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.02% 39,935 $73K
20 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.02% 102,647 $187K
21 IEQ CAPITAL, LLC 0.02% 2,443,241 $4.4M
22 R Squared Ltd 0.02% 18,495 $34K
23 Williams & Novak, LLC 0.02% 12,405 $23K
24 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.01% 117,551 —
25 DRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 961,606 $1.8M
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 — CERUS CORP (CERS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CERS?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 84 funds bought or added vs 71 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 CERS holders?

Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds: 40 of 165 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% 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 CERS?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 97 out of 165 hedge funds have held CERS 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 CERUS CORP (CERS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CERS has moved +3.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.4% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CERS has gained +51.7% vs +0.4% for XLV. 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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