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C & F FINL CORP (CFFI)

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

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↑ +6
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — CFFI

Based on 80 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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
80 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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Fast accumulation — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+18 new funds entered over the past year (+29% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

32 buying30 selling
Last quarter: 32 funds bought or added vs 30 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 (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CFFI position: 22 → 13 → 6 → 12. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

56% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 21% new
45 out of 80 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

8 → 22 → 13 → 6 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 13 → 6 → 12. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

59% veterans 18% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 80 current holders: 47 (59%) 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 — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 80 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% 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 Q1, 32 hedge funds were net buyers of CFFI (12 opened a new position, 20 added to an existing one), while 30 reduced or exited (24 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 44% of total institutional value in CFFI 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: 80.

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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Company Profile: 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 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 · 65d ago
CFFI
-0.5%
XLF
+26.6%

CFFI outperformed XLF by -27.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 20d ago
CFFI
-2.4%
XLF
+5.0%

Since the filing became public, CFFI outperformed XLF by -7.4% .

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.

11 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CFFI
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 79 74 6.76%
13F Shares 1M 1M -0.44%
Total Value $93M $96M -2.98%
New Positions 11 6 +5
Increased Positions 20 16 +4
Closed Positions 6 6 -
Reduced Positions 24 28 -4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CFFI — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Huber Capital Management LLC 0.68% 60,415 $4.4M
2 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.51% 11,304 $825K
3 Ategra Capital Management, LLC 0.26% 7,193 $525K
4 Siena Capital Partners GP, LLC 0.23% 12,397 $904K
5 Bristlecone Value Partners, LLC 0.23% 3,556 $259K
6 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.17% 3,000 $221K
7 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.06% 38,786 $2.8M
8 Z3 Capital Partners, LLC 0.05% 2,800 $203K
9 TCV Trust & Wealth Management, Inc. 0.04% 6,625 $483K
10 Towne Trust Company, N.A 0.02% 700 $51K
11 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% 80,779 $5.9M
12 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 18,396 $1.3M
13 Covestor Ltd 0.01% 145
14 MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE 0.01% 101,962 $7.4M
15 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.01% 34,867 $3K
16 Main Street Group, LTD 0.01% 247 $18K
17 FIRST MANHATTAN CO. LLC. 0.00% 15,935 $1.2M
18 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.00% 7,602 $554K
19 TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% 29,593 $2.2M
20 STRS OHIO 0.00% 5,700 $416K
21 Anchor Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 268 $20K
22 O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 4,457 $325K
23 AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC 0.00% 42,746 $3.1M
24 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 563 $41K
25 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% 5,491 $401K
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 — C & F FINL CORP (CFFI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CFFI?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 52% buying: Last quarter: 32 funds bought or added vs 30 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 — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 29 of 80 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% 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?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 45 out of 80 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CFFI has moved -2.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CFFI has gained -0.5% vs +26.6% 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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