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MANCHESTER UTD PLC NEW (MANU)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — MANU

Based on 109 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MANU 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 — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
109 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 124 funds (reached 2023 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+5 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

64 buying41 selling
Last quarter: 64 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 41 were sellers (24 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~18 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 16 → 23 → 20 → 18. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 17% new
61 out of 109 hedge funds have held MANU 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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Steady discovery — ~18 new funds/quarter

24 → 16 → 23 → 20 → 18 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 16 → 23 → 20 → 18. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 124 current holders: 77 (62%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100

10% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 109 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — MANU

In 2025 Q4, 64 hedge funds were net buyers of MANU (18 opened a new position, 46 added to an existing one), while 41 reduced or exited (24 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 109.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MANU

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

Market Analysis: MANU

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Company Profile: MANU

Communication Services Entertainment

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

11 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MANU
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 124 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 124 120 3.33%
13F Shares 31M 30M 2.77%
Total Value $489M $453M 8.07%
New Positions 21 22 -1
Increased Positions 64 59 +5
Closed Positions 18 17 +1
Reduced Positions 38 40 -2
Total Calls 8 6 33.33%
Total Puts 8 8 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

124 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of MANU — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lancaster Investment Management 9.03% 976,049 $16K
2 ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC 1.70% 9,050,387 $152.2M
3 Lindsell Train Ltd 1.68% 3,142,000 $52.8M
4 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.31% 1,457,170 $24.5M
5 Alan B Lancz & Associates, Inc. 0.27% 16,505 $278K
6 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.18% 1,104,738 $18.6M
7 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.14% 56,495 $950K
8 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.07% 619,318 $10.4M
9 Krilogy Financial LLC 0.05% 87,966 $1.5M
10 Bleakley Financial Group, LLC 0.05% 173,440 $2.9M
11 VSM Wealth Advisory, LLC 0.04% 270 $135K
12 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.04% 13,441 $221K
13 CI INVESTMENTS INC. 0.03% 420,282 $7.1M
14 State of Wyoming 0.02% 10,246 $172K
15 Innovative Asset Advisors Group, LLC 0.02% 1,724 $29K
16 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.01% 4,200 $71K
17 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% 268,400 $4.5M
18 Rathbones Group PLC 0.01% 82,473 $1.4M
19 Orion Porfolio Solutions, LLC 0.00% 25,733 $433K
20 Composition Wealth, LLC 0.00% 15,100 $254K
21 PEAK6 LLC 0.00% 84,500 $1.4M
22 Pathstone Holdings, LLC 0.00% 45,684 $768K
23 BLAIR WILLIAM & CO/IL 0.00% 57,456 $966K
24 GROUP ONE TRADING LLC 0.00% 72,634 $1.2M
25 Savant Capital, LLC 0.00% 20,139 $339K
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 — MANCHESTER UTD PLC NEW (MANU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MANU?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 64 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 41 were sellers (24 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MANU holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100: 16 of 109 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held MANU?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 61 out of 109 hedge funds have held MANU 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.