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Cerus Corp (CERS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — CERS

Based on 182 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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
182 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+29 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 59% buying

108 buying75 selling
Last quarter: 108 funds bought or added vs 75 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 (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CERS position: 15 → 25 → 26 → 38. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 21% new
107 out of 182 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+57% value, -2% shares)

Value
+56%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional CERS holdings rose +57% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

18 → 15 → 25 → 26 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 25 → 26 → 38. 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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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 186 holders: 122 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 40 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 182 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in CERS. 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 — CERS

In 2026 Q2, 108 hedge funds were net buyers of CERS (38 opened a new position, 70 added to an existing one), while 75 reduced or exited (53 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 46% of total institutional value in CERS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 182.

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

9 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CERS
182 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 182 166 9.64%
13F Shares 150M 153M -1.7%
Total Value $425M $271M 56.52%
New Positions 38 26 +12
Increased Positions 69 57 +12
Closed Positions 22 17 +5
Reduced Positions 52 54 -2
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 2.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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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 CERS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Silverarc Capital Management, LLC 1.05% 3,472,737 $10.1M
2 Topline Capital Management, LLC 0.80% 1,051,676 $3.1M
3 Senvest Management, LLC 0.40% 4,614,061 $13.5M
4 ARK Investment Management LLC 0.34% 17,932,099 $52.4M
5 Soleus Capital Management, L.P. 0.25% 2,500,000 $7.3M
6 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.22% 179,914 $317K
7 Globeflex Capital L P 0.19% 522,099 $1.5M
8 Amova Asset Management Americas, Inc. 0.16% 4,132,534 $12.1M
9 IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT (IRELAND) Ltd 0.14% 744,658 $2.2M
10 Round Rock Advisors LLC 0.13% 355,962 $1.0M
11 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.11% 405,071 $1.2M
12 Baker BROS. Advisors LP 0.09% 6,395,431 $18.7M
13 Atom Investors LP 0.09% 338,018 $987K
14 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.08% 4,077,187 $11.9M
15 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.06% 3,383,899 $9.9M
16 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.06% 127,267 $372K
17 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.05% 176,752 $516K
18 Algert Global LLC 0.05% 1,491,119 $4.4M
19 Sepio Capital, LP 0.04% 295,500 $863K
20 Bingham Private Wealth, LLC 0.04% 19,250 $56K
21 Ieq Capital, LLC 0.03% 2,406,330 $7.0M
22 State of Wyoming 0.03% 90,165 $263K
23 Williams & Novak Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 12,550 $37K
24 Axq Capital, LP 0.02% 64,325 $188K
25 R Squared Ltd 0.02% 12,700 $37K
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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 — 59% buying: Last quarter: 108 funds bought or added vs 75 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?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 182 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in CERS. 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 CERS?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 107 out of 182 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.

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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