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METROCITY BANKSHARES INC (MCBS)

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

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
67%

Smart Money Signals — MCBS

Based on 107 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MCBS 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
107 hedge funds hold MCBS 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 67% buying

64 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 64 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 45 added to an existing one). Only 32 were sellers (23 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~19 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 10 → 14 → 19. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

50% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 27% new
53 out of 107 hedge funds have held MCBS 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

10 → 10 → 10 → 14 → 19 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 10 → 14 → 19. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 50% of holders stayed 2+ years

50% veterans 19% 1-2yr 31% new
Of 107 current holders: 54 (50%) 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 — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 107 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in MCBS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — MCBS

In 2026 Q1, 64 hedge funds were net buyers of MCBS (19 opened a new position, 45 added to an existing one), while 32 reduced or exited (23 trimmed, 9 sold completely) — a 67% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 52% of total institutional value in MCBS 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: 107.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MCBS

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

Market Analysis: MCBS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy METROCITY BANKSHARES INC (MCBS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MCBS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 70d ago
MCBS
+20.0%
XLF
+5.8%

MCBS outperformed XLF by +14.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 25d ago
MCBS
+9.8%
XLF
+2.2%

Since the filing became public, MCBS outperformed XLF by +7.6% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MCBS
106 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 106 97 9.28%
13F Shares 7M 6M 8.93%
Total Value $199M $169M 17.53%
New Positions 18 14 +4
Increased Positions 45 31 +14
Closed Positions 9 9 -
Reduced Positions 23 38 -15
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

106 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of MCBS — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. 0.57% 59,752 $1.7M
2 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.29% 83,935 $2.4M
3 Sherrill & Hutchins Financial Advisory, Inc 0.22% 13,024 $373K
4 HoldCo Asset Management, LP 0.21% 100,657 $2.9M
5 CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC. 0.07% 5,742 $165K
6 CAHABA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.05% 25,000 $717K
7 MIRABELLA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLP 0.02% 8,675 $249K
8 Empirical Financial Services, LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management 0.01% 19,146 $549K
9 AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC 0.01% 625,052 $17.9M
10 MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE 0.01% 220,552 $6.3M
11 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 9,291 $266K
12 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.00% 7,620 $218K
13 ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP 0.00% 11,733 $336K
14 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 58,702 $1.7M
15 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 2,560 $73K
16 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% 27,084 $776K
17 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 39,549 $1.1M
18 EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 370 $54K
19 MetLife Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 11,205 $321K
20 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 1,802 $52K
21 Creative Planning 0.00% 71,526 $2.1M
22 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 5,413 $155K
23 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 395 $11K
24 Quantinno Capital Management LP 0.00% 23,201 $665K
25 TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP 0.00% 44,465 $1.3M
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 — METROCITY BANKSHARES INC (MCBS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MCBS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 67% buying: Last quarter: 64 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 45 added to an existing one). Only 32 were sellers (23 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MCBS holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 33 of 107 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in MCBS. 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 MCBS?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 53 out of 107 hedge funds have held MCBS 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 METROCITY BANKSHARES INC (MCBS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MCBS has moved +9.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.2% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MCBS has gained +20.0% vs +5.8% 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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