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Citi Trends Inc (CTRN)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — CTRN

Based on 146 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CTRN 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
146 hedge funds hold CTRN 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 — +52% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+50 new funds entered over the past year (+52% 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

90 buying68 selling
Last quarter: 90 funds bought or added vs 68 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 (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CTRN position: 31 → 24 → 23 → 34. 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+) ■ 18% medium ■ 23% new
86 out of 146 hedge funds have held CTRN 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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Value +34% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+34%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +34%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~34 new funds/quarter

25 → 31 → 24 → 23 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 24 → 23 → 34. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 147 holders: 101 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 9 entered 1–2 years ago, and 37 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 145 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — CTRN

In 2026 Q2, 90 hedge funds were net buyers of CTRN (34 opened a new position, 56 added to an existing one), while 68 reduced or exited (47 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 31% of total institutional value in CTRN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 146.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CTRN

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

Market Analysis: CTRN

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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.

8 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CTRN
145 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 145 133 9.02%
13F Shares 8M 8M 1.13%
Total Value $462M $344M 34.16%
New Positions 34 23 +11
Increased Positions 54 54 -
Closed Positions 21 16 +5
Reduced Positions 47 38 +9
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 0 3 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

145 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in CTRN. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 CTRN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fund 1 Investments, LLC 17.49% 1,823,486 $105.5M
2 Panoramic Capital, LLC 3.05% 122,500 $7.1M
3 Bayberry Capital Partners LP 2.20% 110,410 $6.4M
4 Lotus Technology Management, LP 2.13% 29,977 $1.7M
5 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 0.92% 705,451 $40.8M
6 Miller Value Partners, LLC 0.74% 54,200 $3.1M
7 AWM Investment Company, Inc. 0.67% 134,127 $7.8M
8 GatePass Capital, LLC 0.42% 19,000 $1.1M
9 Burkehill Global Management, LP 0.31% 150,000 $8.7M
10 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.24% 61,500 $3.6M
11 Kathmere Capital Management, LLC 0.18% 57,453 $3.3M
12 Valtrion Capital Management, LLC 0.16% 3,806 $220K
13 Royce & Associates LP 0.11% 244,328 $14.1M
14 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.11% 21,539 $1.2M
15 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 0.07% 47,560 $2.8M
16 Tectonic Advisors LLC 0.07% 25,126 $1.5M
17 Kathmere Capital Management, LLC 0.06% 20,000 $1.2M
18 Driehaus Capital Management LLC 0.05% 163,425 $9.5M
19 Anchor Capital Advisors LLC 0.03% 19,048 $1.1M
20 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.03% 143,034 $8.3M
21 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.03% 9,367 $542K
22 XTX Topco Ltd 0.02% 33,273 $1.9M
23 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.02% 9,620 $556K
24 Avestar Capital, LLC 0.02% 6,721 $389K
25 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.02% 20,700 $1.2M
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 — Citi Trends Inc (CTRN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CTRN?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CTRN 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 CTRN?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 90 funds bought or added vs 68 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 CTRN holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 39 of 145 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held CTRN?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 86 out of 146 hedge funds have held CTRN 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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