Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE)

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

Smart Money Signals — HOPE

Based on 258 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HOPE 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

258 hedge funds hold HOPE 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 — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+21 new funds entered over the past year (+9% 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 — 57% buying

132 buying98 selling

Last quarter: 132 funds bought or added vs 98 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 — ~38 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 30 → 38 → 35 → 38. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 18% new

170 out of 258 hedge funds have held HOPE 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+20% value, -2% shares)

Value

+19%

-1%

Last quarter: total value of institutional HOPE holdings rose +20% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.

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Steady discovery — ~38 new funds/quarter

23 → 30 → 38 → 35 → 38 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 38 → 35 → 38. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Entry-cohort mix of 258 holders: 175 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 30 entered 1–2 years ago, and 53 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds

50 of 258 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in HOPE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	258	252	2.38%
13F Shares	119M	121M	-1.82%
Total Value	$1.58B	$1.32B	19.78%
New Positions	38	35	+3
Increased Positions	94	100	-6
Closed Positions	32	33	-1
Reduced Positions	66	58	+8
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

258

252

2.38%

13F Shares

119M

121M

-1.82%

Total Value

$1.58B

$1.32B

19.78%

New Positions

Increased Positions

100

-6

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

258 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 HOPE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	HoldCo Asset Management, LP	5.50%	6,262,187	$85.7M
2	Rhino Investment Partners, Inc	3.72%	897,937	$12.3M
3	Maltese Capital Management LLC	0.51%	202,900	$2.8M
4	Bridge City Capital, LLC	0.50%	160,435	$2.2M
5	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.47%	63,563	$870K
6	Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C.	0.45%	36,654	$501K
7	Frontier Capital Management Co LLC	0.31%	2,422,011	$33.1M
8	Pinnacle Holdings, LLC	0.29%	67,965	$930K
9	Four Tree Island Advisory LLC	0.27%	59,190	$810K
10	Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC.	0.21%	5,713,383	$78.2M
11	Dana Investment Advisors, Inc.	0.21%	596,116	$8.2M
12	iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd	0.20%	20,900	$286K
13	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.19%	809,919	$11.1M
14	Nomura Asset Management International INC.	0.09%	4,240,170	$58.0M
15	Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al	0.07%	570,000	$7.8M
16	Alpine Woods Capital Investors, LLC	0.06%	21,453	$293K
17	A&I Financial Services, LLC	0.06%	10,000	$137K
18	Atom Investors LP	0.05%	39,504	$540K
19	Strategy Asset Managers LLC	0.04%	21,973	$301K
20	Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC	0.04%	1,115,511	$15.3M
21	Empowered Funds, LLC	0.04%	496,619	$6.8M
22	Inceptionr LLC	0.04%	10,653	$146K
23	NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan	0.04%	30,000	$323K
24	Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd	0.03%	125,698	$1.7M
25	Two Sigma Investments, LP	0.03%	3,278,584	$44.9M

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 — Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HOPE?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HOPE 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 HOPE?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 132 funds bought or added vs 98 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 HOPE holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 258 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in HOPE. 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 HOPE?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 170 out of 258 hedge funds have held HOPE 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.

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Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE)

Smart Money Signals — HOPE

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +9% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

Steady new buyers — ~38 new funds per quarter

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Price up while funds trimmed (+20% value, -2% shares)

Steady discovery — ~38 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 21% newcomers

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

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