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CITI TRENDS INC (CTRN)

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

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — CTRN

Based on 126 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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
126 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 — +56% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+45 new funds entered over the past year (+56% 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

75 buying57 selling
Last quarter: 75 funds bought or added vs 57 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 25 → 31 → 24. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 20% new
82 out of 126 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 +38% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+38%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +38%, but actual share count only changed +4%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

12 → 10 → 25 → 31 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 25 → 31 → 24. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

74% veterans 6% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 130 current holders: 96 (74%) 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.

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 126 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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 2025 Q4, 75 hedge funds were net buyers of CTRN (24 opened a new position, 51 added to an existing one), while 57 reduced or exited (42 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 29% of total institutional value in CTRN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 126.

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.

Is It Too Late to Buy CITI TRENDS INC (CTRN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CTRN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 49d ago
CTRN
-3.6%
XLY
+6.7%

CTRN outperformed XLY by -10.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 4d ago
CTRN
-2.1%
XLY
-0.4%

Since the filing became public, CTRN outperformed XLY by -1.7% .

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.

10 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CTRN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 1 days 130 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 130 119 9.24%
13F Shares 8M 8M 3.69%
Total Value $325M $235M 38.35%
New Positions 24 31 -7
Increased Positions 55 41 +14
Closed Positions 15 10 +5
Reduced Positions 45 32 +13
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

130 + 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 institutional holders of CTRN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fund 1 Investments, LLC 12.78% 2,573,486 $111.5M
2 Bayberry Capital Partners LP 2.28% 170,100 $7.4M
3 Lotus Technology Management, LP 1.25% 7,795 $338K
4 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 0.89% 494,046 $21.4M
5 AWM Investment Company, Inc. 0.80% 166,127 $7.2M
6 MILLER VALUE PARTNERS, LLC 0.61% 53,763 $2.3M
7 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.45% 125,100 $5.4M
8 AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 0.27% 10,000 $458K
9 Kathmere Capital Management, LLC 0.27% 100,000 $4.3M
10 Broad Bay Capital Management, LP 0.22% 60,000 $2.6M
11 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.17% 24,670 $1.1M
12 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.16% 32,122 $1.4M
13 Kathmere Capital Management, LLC 0.14% 52,503 $2.3M
14 SIERRA SUMMIT ADVISORS LLC 0.12% 18,849 $817K
15 TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC 0.11% 48,687 $2.1M
16 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.10% 244,328 $10.6M
17 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.05% 6,506 $282K
18 State of Wyoming 0.05% 9,155 $397K
19 AlphaQuest LLC 0.05% 19,540 $812K
20 Kathmere Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 10,000 $433K
21 OCCUDO QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES LP 0.02% 9,393 $458K
22 ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC 0.02% 19,282 $835K
23 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.02% 8,808
24 JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC 0.02% 122,826 $5.3M
25 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.02% 15,880 $688K
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 — CITI TRENDS INC (CTRN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CTRN?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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: 75 funds bought or added vs 57 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 — 29% AUM from major funds: 39 of 126 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% 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?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 82 out of 126 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.

Is it too late to buy CITI TRENDS INC (CTRN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CTRN has moved -2.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.4% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CTRN has gained -3.6% vs +6.7% for XLY. 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.