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CISCO SYS INC (CSCO)

4K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CSCO. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +42
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — CSCO

Based on 3715 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CSCO 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
3,715 hedge funds hold CSCO 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+409 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

1763 buying1837 selling
Last quarter: 1,837 funds reduced or exited vs 1,763 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-209 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 258 → 220 → 456 → 247. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 13% new
2,637 out of 3,715 hedge funds have held CSCO 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

243 → 258 → 220 → 456 → 247 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 258 → 220 → 456 → 247. A growing number of institutions are discovering CSCO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 73% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Of 3,823 current holders: 2,778 (73%) 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 — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
69 of 3715 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in CSCO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — CSCO

In 2026 Q1, 1763 hedge funds were net buyers of CSCO (247 opened a new position, 1516 added to an existing one), while 1837 reduced or exited (1632 trimmed, 205 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 51% of total institutional value in CSCO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +42 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 3715.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CSCO

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

Market Analysis: CSCO

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Company Profile: CSCO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy CISCO SYS INC (CSCO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CSCO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 70d ago
CSCO
+60.7%
XLK
+38.6%

CSCO outperformed XLK by +22.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 25d ago
CSCO
+1.2%
XLK
+4.5%

Since the filing became public, CSCO outperformed XLK by -3.3% .

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 ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

154 top-rated funds 81 high-conviction
Consensus
9.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
6.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CSCO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 3671 3673 -0.05%
13F Shares 3.03B 3.19B -4.81%
Total Value $226.07B $238.26B -5.12%
New Positions 237 456 -219
Increased Positions 1474 1389 +85
Closed Positions 239 180 +59
Reduced Positions 1586 1453 +133
Total Calls 64 54 18.52%
Total Puts 57 53 7.55%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.89 0.98 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CSCO — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Harold Davidson & Associates Inc. 10.56% 280,370 $21.8M
2 Nexus Investment Management ULC 6.83% 629,842 $48.9M
3 PRENTISS SMITH & CO INC 6.30% 139,811 $10.8M
4 CFC Planning Co LLC 6.10% 110,098 $8.5M
5 Harbor Island Capital LLC 5.94% 205,951 $16.0M
6 WELLCOME TRUST LTD (THE) as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST 5.75% 6,000,000 $465.5M
7 OAK ASSOCIATES LTD /OH/ 4.80% 919,558 $71.3M
8 WESTERLY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 4.75% 225,000 $17.5M
9 Two Point Capital Management, Inc. 4.66% 137,494 $10.7M
10 AKO CAPITAL LLP 4.62% 3,043,637 $236K
11 Sara-Bay Financial 4.51% 193,224 $15.0M
12 Orca Wealth Management, LLC 4.40% 79,777 $6.2M
13 Rayburn West Financial Services LLC 4.38% 95,753 $7.4M
14 Axecap Investments, LLC 4.34% 81,278 $6.3M
15 COMMERZBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT /FI 4.13% 2,545,354 $197K
16 Paralel Advisors LLC 4.00% 1,240,000 $96.2M
17 CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 3.98% 2,546,500 $197.6M
18 Silver Lake Advisory, LLC 3.94% 128,029 $9.9M
19 Westchester Capital Management, Inc. 3.93% 251,486 $19.5M
20 LONE PEAK GLOBAL INVESTORS LLC 3.89% 301,042 $23.4M
21 Randolph Co Inc 3.88% 522,960 $40.6M
22 Guinness Asset Management LTD 3.83% 2,874,189 $222.2M
23 Marble Harbor Investment Counsel, LLC 3.80% 452,062 $35.1M
24 F&V Capital Management, LLC 3.77% 229,950 $18K
25 Humankind Investments LLC 3.72% 83,900 $6.5M
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 — CISCO SYS INC (CSCO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CSCO?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CSCO 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 CSCO?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 1,837 funds reduced or exited vs 1,763 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for CSCO holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 69 of 3715 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in CSCO. 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 CSCO?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,637 out of 3,715 hedge funds have held CSCO 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 CISCO SYS INC (CSCO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CSCO has moved +1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.5% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CSCO has gained +60.7% vs +38.6% for XLK. 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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