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FIRST AMERN FINL CORP (FAF)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — FAF

Based on 420 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added FAF 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
420 hedge funds hold FAF 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
+45 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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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

213 buying198 selling
Last quarter: 213 funds bought or added vs 198 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 — ~70 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 78 → 38 → 70 → 70. 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
282 out of 420 hedge funds have held FAF 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

51 → 78 → 38 → 70 → 70 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 78 → 38 → 70 → 70. A growing number of institutions are discovering FAF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 424 current holders: 302 (71%) 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 — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 420 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in FAF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — FAF

In 2025 Q4, 213 hedge funds were net buyers of FAF (70 opened a new position, 143 added to an existing one), while 198 reduced or exited (138 trimmed, 60 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 54% of total institutional value in FAF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 420.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FAF

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

Market Analysis: FAF

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Company Profile: FAF

Financial Services Insurance - Specialty

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

58 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: FAF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 424 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 424 415 2.17%
13F Shares 100M 90M 10.42%
Total Value $6.26B $5.85B 7.05%
New Positions 70 70 -
Increased Positions 150 144 +6
Closed Positions 60 51 +9
Reduced Positions 145 143 +2
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 2 3 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of FAF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 REINHART PARTNERS, LLC. 2.64% 1,524,700 $91.9M
2 DELPHI MANAGEMENT INC /MA/ 1.31% 18,200 $1K
3 MANNING & NAPIER ADVISORS LLC 0.81% 953,168 $57.5M
4 Blossom Wealth Management 0.66% 7,395 $446K
5 ST GERMAIN D J CO INC 0.66% 275,390 $16.6M
6 Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors LLC 0.65% 40,913 $2.5M
7 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.56% 187,547 $11.3M
8 NewSquare Capital LLC 0.51% 96,803 $5.8M
9 BAR HARBOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.49% 139,682 $8.4M
10 First National Advisers, LLC 0.36% 40,730 $2.5M
11 Garner Asset Management Corp 0.35% 14,911 $899K
12 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.34% 299,780 $18.1M
13 HUNTER ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.34% 42,540 $3K
14 Lynx Investment Advisory 0.27% 9,435 $569K
15 LECAP ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.24% 10,707 $646K
16 Leisure Capital Management 0.22% 10,351 $624K
17 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.20% 41,460 $2K
18 Qsemble Capital Management, LP 0.20% 43,844 $2.6M
19 Larry Mathis Financial Planning, LLC 0.20% 3,666 $221K
20 Pettee Investors, Inc. 0.15% 4,275 $300K
21 MEEDER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.14% 40,934 $2.5M
22 RWWM, Inc. 0.13% 29,057 $1.8M
23 BURNEY CO/ 0.12% 61,038 $3.7M
24 MeadowBrook Investment Advisors LLC 0.10% 1,940 $117K
25 New England Research & Management, Inc. 0.10% 3,950 $238K
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 — FIRST AMERN FINL CORP (FAF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FAF?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 213 funds bought or added vs 198 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 FAF holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 420 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in FAF. 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 FAF?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 282 out of 420 hedge funds have held FAF 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.