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DESIGNER BRANDS INC (DBI)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — DBI

Based on 138 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DBI 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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High ownership — 72% of 3.0Y peak

72% of all-time peak
138 funds currently hold this stock — 72% of the 3.0-year high of 191 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding DBI is almost the same as a year ago (-4 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

70 buying67 selling
Last quarter: 70 funds bought or added vs 67 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 — ~25 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 20 → 29 → 25. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 17% new
93 out of 138 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +0%, value -23%

Value
-22%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -23%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

26 → 13 → 20 → 29 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 20 → 29 → 25. 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 — 76% of holders stayed 2+ years

76% veterans 8% 1-2yr 16% new
Of 146 current holders: 111 (76%) 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 — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 138 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.1/10 — 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 Q1, 70 hedge funds were net buyers of DBI (25 opened a new position, 45 added to an existing one), while 67 reduced or exited (46 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 39% of total institutional value in DBI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 138.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DBI

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

Market Analysis: DBI

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Company Profile: DBI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy DESIGNER BRANDS INC (DBI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DBI 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 · 56d ago
DBI
+24.2%
XLY
+9.4%

DBI outperformed XLY by +14.8% since March 31, 2026.

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DBI
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 138 134 2.99%
13F Shares 38M 38M 0.46%
Total Value $219M $283M -22.55%
New Positions 25 29 -4
Increased Positions 40 40 -
Closed Positions 21 17 +4
Reduced Positions 45 44 +1
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

138 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of DBI — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Stone House Capital Management, LLC 34.78% 5,500,000 $31.3M
2 Stone House Capital Management, LLC 9.48% 1,500,000 $8.5M
3 Union Square Park Capital Management, LLC 1.79% 500,000 $3.7M
4 YARGER WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC 1.02% 446,690 $2.5M
5 EJF Capital LP 0.39% 97,000 $552K
6 INVESTORS ASSET MANAGEMENT OF GEORGIA INC /GA/ /ADV 0.25% 108,714 $619K
7 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.20% 161,496 $919K
8 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.09% 14,168 $81K
9 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.08% 139,201 $792K
10 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.07% 571,988 $3.3M
11 State of Wyoming 0.06% 92,785 $528K
12 Odyssean, LLC 0.04% 21,561 $123K
13 KEELER & NADLER FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.04% 19,166 $109K
14 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.03% 34,700 $197K
15 Investors Research Corp 0.02% 17,517 $100K
16 PRELUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 37,000 $211K
17 OCCUDO QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES LP 0.02% 39,395 $295K
18 Gryphon Financial Partners LLC 0.01% 23,620 $134K
19 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 364,810 $2.1M
20 TWO SIGMA ADVISERS, LP 0.01% 784,484 $5.8M
21 TFC Financial Management, Inc. 0.01% 15,570 $89K
22 SUSQUEHANNA FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENTS, LLC 0.01% 49,460 $281K
23 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 101,828 $579K
24 Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. 0.01% 10,454 $59K
25 JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC 0.01% 394,643 $2.2M
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 — DESIGNER BRANDS INC (DBI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DBI?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DBI 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 DBI?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 70 funds bought or added vs 67 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?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 38 of 138 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 DBI?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 93 out of 138 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.

Is it too late to buy DESIGNER BRANDS INC (DBI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DBI has gained +24.2% vs +9.4% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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