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Macys Inc (M)

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

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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — M

Based on 490 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added M 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
490 hedge funds hold M 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+83 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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 — 50% buying

242 buying238 selling
Last quarter: 242 funds bought or added vs 238 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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More new buyers each quarter (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new M position: 88 → 130 → 66 → 83. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 17% new
329 out of 490 hedge funds have held M 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 +3% — price-driven

Value
+37%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +38%, but actual share count only changed +3%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

61 → 88 → 130 → 66 → 83 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 88 → 130 → 66 → 83. M is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 512 holders: 380 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 35 entered 1–2 years ago, and 97 (19%) 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
58 of 481 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in M. 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 — M

In 2026 Q2, 242 hedge funds were net buyers of M (83 opened a new position, 159 added to an existing one), while 238 reduced or exited (163 trimmed, 75 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 62% of total institutional value in M is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 490.

Hedge Fund Ownership: M

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

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

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: M
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 480 482 -0.41%
13F Shares 266M 265M 0.42%
Total Value $5.95B $4.54B 31.09%
New Positions 83 66 +17
Increased Positions 151 168 -17
Closed Positions 76 86 -10
Reduced Positions 160 159 +1
Total Calls 18 15 20.0%
Total Puts 12 15 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 M holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Barington Companies Management, LLC 21.12% 1,275,000 $30.0M
2 RWC Asset Management LLP 7.98% 8,942,844 $210.6M
3 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 4.78% 541,710 $12.8M
4 Hennessy Advisors Inc 1.60% 2,121,700 $50.0M
5 Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. 1.54% 200,000 $4.7M
6 Lotus Technology Management, LP 1.19% 41,074 $967K
7 Cumberland Advisors Inc 0.95% 115,010 $2.7M
8 Convergence Investment Partners, LLC 0.77% 343,721 $8.1M
9 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.76% 60,576 $1.4M
10 Waterfront Wealth Inc. 0.69% 198,022 $4.5M
11 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.68% 126,000 $3.0M
12 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 0.58% 112,010 $2.6M
13 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.56% 397,367 $9.4M
14 PDT Partners, LLC 0.51% 415,586 $9.8M
15 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.50% 425,437 $10.0M
16 Neo Ivy Capital Management 0.49% 91,228 $2.1M
17 CenterStar Asset Management, LLC 0.40% 100,000 $2.4M
18 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.39% 1,207,974 $28.4M
19 Newport Trust Company, LLC 0.38% 6,758,585 $159.2M
20 Traub Capital Management LLC 0.24% 11,506 $271K
21 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 0.24% 12,085 $285K
22 Bayesian Capital Management, LP 0.22% 14,700 $346K
23 Sagewood Asset Management LP 0.22% 40,827 $961K
24 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.21% 9,532 $224K
25 Aegon Asset Management UK plc 0.21% 852,498 $20.1M
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 — Macys Inc (M)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for M?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added M 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 M?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 242 funds bought or added vs 238 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 M holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 481 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in M. 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 M?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 329 out of 490 hedge funds have held M 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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