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Designer Brands Inc (DBI)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -4
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — DBI

Based on 134 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DBI positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 70% of 3.0Y peak

70% of all-time peak
134 funds currently hold this stock — 70% of the 3.0-year high of 192 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+6 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

74 buying68 selling
Last quarter: 74 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 20 → 29 → 25 → 19. 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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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

70% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 13% new
94 out of 134 hedge funds have held DBI 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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Steady discovery — ~19 new funds/quarter

14 → 20 → 29 → 25 → 19 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 29 → 25 → 19. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 12% newcomers

75% veterans 13% 1-2yr 12% new
Entry-cohort mix of 143 holders: 107 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 17 (12%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 134 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in DBI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
1.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.9/10 — 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 — DBI

In 2026 Q2, 74 hedge funds were net buyers of DBI (19 opened a new position, 55 added to an existing one), while 68 reduced or exited (45 trimmed, 23 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 51% of total institutional value in DBI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 134.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DBI

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

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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 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: DBI
133 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 133 138 -3.62%
13F Shares 38M 38M -0.07%
Total Value $221M $219M 1.03%
New Positions 19 25 -6
Increased Positions 51 40 +11
Closed Positions 24 22 +2
Reduced Positions 42 45 -3
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

133 + investors

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

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Top 25 DBI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Stone House Capital Management, LLC 36.22% 5,500,000 $32.1M
2 Stone House Capital Management, LLC 9.88% 1,500,000 $8.7M
3 PharVision Advisers, LLC 1.29% 11,760 $69K
4 Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.93% 467,569 $2.6M
5 Investors Asset Management of Georgia Inc /Ga/ /Adv 0.22% 110,590 $645K
6 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.19% 180,979 $1.1M
7 EJF Capital LP 0.19% 48,500 $283K
8 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 0.16% 1,184,045 $6.9M
9 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.12% 247,218 $1.4M
10 Sierra Summit Advisors LLC 0.09% 145,510 $848K
11 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.08% 759,977 $4.4M
12 Keeler & Nadler Financial Planning & Wealth Management 0.03% 19,166 $112K
13 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.03% 34,700 $202K
14 State of Wyoming 0.02% 31,768 $185K
15 Investors Research Corp 0.02% 17,517 $102K
16 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.01% 174,483 $1.0M
17 Jump Financial, LLC 0.01% 242,927 $887K
18 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 377,631 $2.2M
19 Trexquant Investment LP 0.01% 294,419 $1.7M
20 TFC Financial Management, Inc. 0.01% 15,570 $91K
21 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 23,455 $137K
22 Insight Wealth Partners, LLC 0.01% 11,625 $68K
23 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.01% 390,259 $2.3M
24 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.01% 18,986 $111K
25 Bailard, INC. 0.01% 48,500 $283K
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 — Designer Brands Inc (DBI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DBI?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DBI positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for DBI?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 74 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 DBI holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 134 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in DBI. 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 DBI?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 94 out of 134 hedge funds have held DBI 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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