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Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

4K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MA. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — MA

Based on 3612 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 MA 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
3,612 hedge funds hold MA 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+139 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

1636 buying1794 selling
Last quarter: 1,794 funds reduced or exited vs 1,636 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+30 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MA position: 186 → 419 → 213 → 243. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 13% new
2,577 out of 3,612 hedge funds have held MA 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 +121%, value +6%

Value
+6%
Shares
+121%
Last quarter: funds added +121% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +6%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

240 → 186 → 419 → 213 → 243 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 186 → 419 → 213 → 243. MA 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 — 72% veterans vs 15% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Entry-cohort mix of 3,705 holders: 2,683 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 449 entered 1–2 years ago, and 573 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
74 of 3599 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in MA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — MA

In 2026 Q2, 1636 hedge funds were net buyers of MA (243 opened a new position, 1393 added to an existing one), while 1794 reduced or exited (1559 trimmed, 235 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 55% of total institutional value in MA 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: 3612.

What Fund Managers Are Saying About MA

▲ 1 bullish
Christopher Davis · Tekton Intelligence long 2026-07-30
Long position benefiting from the global shift toward cashless transactions.
▶ Watch on YouTubevia William Green (Richer Wiser Happier)
AI-generated paraphrases of public interviews · informational only, not investment advice · see all manager views

Hedge Fund Ownership: MA

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

Market Analysis: MA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 58d ago
MA
+16.6%
XLF
+8.5%

MA outperformed XLF by +8.1% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 13d ago
MA
+5.2%
XLF
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, MA outperformed XLF by +5.2% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

101 top-rated funds 107 high-conviction
Consensus
8.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
7.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MA
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 3588 3604 -0.44%
13F Shares 1.03B 754M 36.6%
Total Value $382.73B $361.92B 5.75%
New Positions 236 213 +23
Increased Positions 1367 1371 -4
Closed Positions 239 309 -70
Reduced Positions 1529 1548 -19
Total Calls 48 44 9.09%
Total Puts 56 49 14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.17 1.11 Neutral

Statistics: MA

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

QUARTER:
Top 25 MA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mastercard Foundation Asset Management Corp 96.70% 60,347,774 $30.99B
2 Farley Capital L.P. 25.09% 62,227 $32.0M
3 Akre Capital Management LLC 19.95% 1,989,906 $1.02B
4 Valley Forge Capital Management, LP 17.57% 1,065,934 $547.5M
5 Advaya LLP 16.91% 50,000 $25.7M
6 Bluegrass Capital Partners LP 16.68% 50,000 $25.7M
7 Settian Capital LP 13.83% 41,900 $21.5M
8 Atalan Capital Partners, LP 13.44% 426,650 $219.1M
9 Explore Capital Management, LLC 13.41% 29,780 $15.3M
10 Investidor Profissional Gestao de Recursos Ltda. 13.07% 43,865 $22.5M
11 Camrose Capital Investment Partners LLP 12.33% 212,521 $109.2M
12 Spinecap SAS 12.14% 79,137 $40.6M
13 OAKMONT Corp 11.32% 110,708 $56.9M
14 Seilern Investment Management Ltd 10.96% 169,410 $87.0M
15 Jackson Hill Advisors, LLC 10.41% 40,000 $20.5M
16 Metropolis Capital Ltd 10.39% 717,113 $358.3M
17 MFF Capital Investments Ltd 10.29% 330,119 $169.5M
18 Hengistbury Investment Partners LLP 10.19% 61,687 $31.7M
19 Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK Ltd 10.00% 1,349,278 $693.0M
20 Torque Asset Management LLC 9.71% 46,695 $24.0M
21 Bls Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S 9.58% 484,457 $248.8M
22 Mayar Capital Ltd. 9.57% 16,602 $8.5M
23 Altarock Partners LP 9.26% 764,507 $392.7M
24 Park Presidio Capital LLC 9.20% 316,409 $162.5M
25 Veritas Asset Management LLP 9.20% 995,345 $511.2M
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 — Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MA?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 1,794 funds reduced or exited vs 1,636 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for MA holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 74 of 3599 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in MA. 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 MA?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,577 out of 3,612 hedge funds have held MA 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 Mastercard Incorporated (MA) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MA has moved +5.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.2%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), MA has gained +16.6% vs +8.5% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near 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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