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C & F Finl Corp (CFFI)

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — CFFI

Based on 81 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CFFI 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
81 hedge funds hold CFFI 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+12 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 57% buying

34 buying26 selling
Last quarter: 34 funds bought or added vs 26 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 — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 6 → 12 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 22% new
50 out of 81 hedge funds have held CFFI 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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Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

22 → 13 → 6 → 12 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 6 → 12 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 26% newcomers

60% veterans 14% 1-2yr 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 81 holders: 49 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 11 entered 1–2 years ago, and 21 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 81 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in CFFI. 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 — CFFI

In 2026 Q2, 34 hedge funds were net buyers of CFFI (8 opened a new position, 26 added to an existing one), while 26 reduced or exited (19 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 60% of total institutional value in CFFI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 81.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CFFI

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

Market Analysis: CFFI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy C & F Finl Corp (CFFI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CFFI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 67d ago
CFFI
+18.6%
XLF
+8.4%

CFFI outperformed XLF by +10.2% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 22d ago
CFFI
+7.4%
XLF
-0.1%

Since the filing became public, CFFI outperformed XLF by +7.5% .

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.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CFFI
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 80 80 -
13F Shares 1M 1M 3.11%
Total Value $105M $93M 12.37%
New Positions 8 12 -4
Increased Positions 25 20 +5
Closed Positions 8 6 +2
Reduced Positions 19 24 -5
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 CFFI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Huber Capital Management LLC 0.71% 60,415 $4.8M
2 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.48% 11,304 $904K
3 Siena Capital Partners GP, LLC 0.29% 14,855 $1.2M
4 Bristlecone Value Partners, LLC 0.23% 3,556 $284K
5 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.18% 3,000 $243K
6 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 38,786 $3.1M
7 Z3 Capital Partners, LLC 0.05% 2,800 $224K
8 TCV Trust & Wealth Management, Inc. 0.04% 6,625 $530K
9 Towne Trust Company, N.A 0.02% 700 $56K
10 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.01% 78,079 $6.2M
11 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 18,396 $1.5M
12 Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, the 0.01% 101,134 $8.1M
13 Main Street Group, LTD 0.00% 247 $20K
14 First Manhattan CO. LLC. 0.00% 15,935 $1.3M
15 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.00% 7,602 $608K
16 Truist Financial Corp 0.00% 29,593 $2.4M
17 Strs Ohio 0.00% 7,000 $560K
18 American Century Companies Inc 0.00% 42,621 $3.4M
19 O'shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 3,264 $261K
20 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% 5,491 $439K
21 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 403 $32K
22 MetLife Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 1,889 $151K
23 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 1,131 $90K
24 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 312 $25K
25 First Trust Advisors LP 0.00% 10,213 $817K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — C & F Finl Corp (CFFI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CFFI?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 34 funds bought or added vs 26 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 CFFI holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 81 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in CFFI. 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 CFFI?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 50 out of 81 hedge funds have held CFFI 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 C & F Finl Corp (CFFI) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CFFI has moved +7.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.1% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), CFFI has gained +18.6% vs +8.4% for XLF. 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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