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CIVISTA BANCSHARES INC (CIVB)

133 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CIVB. 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
↑ +5
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — CIVB

Based on 134 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CIVB 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
134 hedge funds hold CIVB 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 — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+23% 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 — 57% buying

68 buying52 selling
Last quarter: 68 funds bought or added vs 52 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 — ~21 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 20 → 19 → 21. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 19% new
81 out of 134 hedge funds have held CIVB 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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Growing discovery — still being found

18 → 12 → 20 → 19 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 20 → 19 → 21. A growing number of institutions are discovering CIVB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 134 current holders: 89 (66%) 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 — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 134 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in CIVB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — CIVB

In 2025 Q4, 68 hedge funds were net buyers of CIVB (21 opened a new position, 47 added to an existing one), while 52 reduced or exited (36 trimmed, 16 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 9 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 57% of total institutional value in CIVB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 134.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CIVB

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

Market Analysis: CIVB

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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.

28 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CIVB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 2 days 133 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 133 127 4.72%
13F Shares 13M 13M 0.44%
Total Value $285M $260M 9.87%
New Positions 21 18 +3
Increased Positions 47 53 -6
Closed Positions 15 18 -3
Reduced Positions 36 38 -2
Total Calls 1 1 -
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 CIVB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL ADVISORS INC 3.21% 620,875 $14.1M
2 MENDON CAPITAL ADVISORS CORP 2.75% 311,725 $7.1M
3 Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. 1.07% 60,891 $1.4M
4 Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. 0.62% 126,653 $2.9M
5 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.43% 59,030 $1.3M
6 Summit Financial Strategies, Inc. 0.26% 142,614 $3.3M
7 BEESE FULMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.24% 162,128 $3.7M
8 SALZHAUER MICHAEL 0.21% 19,420 $443K
9 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.15% 115,727 $2.6M
10 CWS Financial Advisors, LLC 0.13% 22,877 $521K
11 VISTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 0.13% 16,526 $377K
12 Curi Capital, LLC 0.11% 283,280 $6.5M
13 ELCO Management Co., LLC 0.11% 10,000 $228K
14 Fourthstone LLC 0.10% 25,100 $572K
15 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.09% 393,360 $9.0M
16 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.08% 130,011 $3.0M
17 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.05% 136,456 $3.1M
18 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.05% 115,182 $2.6M
19 HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.02% 272,708 $6.2M
20 Mechanics Financial Corp 0.02% 2,000 $46K
21 PARK NATIONAL CORP /OH/ 0.02% 22,975 $524K
22 AlphaQuest LLC 0.01% 11,392 $253K
23 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.01% 106,394 $2.4M
24 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 82,659 $1.9M
25 Compound Planning, Inc. 0.01% 16,673 $380K
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 — CIVISTA BANCSHARES INC (CIVB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CIVB?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CIVB 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 CIVB?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 68 funds bought or added vs 52 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 CIVB holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 134 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in CIVB. 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 CIVB?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 81 out of 134 hedge funds have held CIVB 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.