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Mfa Finl Inc (MFA)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -11
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — MFA

Based on 209 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MFA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
209 hedge funds hold MFA 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+22 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 52% buying

106 buying99 selling
Last quarter: 106 funds bought or added vs 99 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 36 → 43 → 26. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
131 out of 209 hedge funds have held MFA 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 — ~26 new funds/quarter

28 → 39 → 36 → 43 → 26 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 36 → 43 → 26. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 214 holders: 144 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 46 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 209 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in MFA. 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 — MFA

In 2026 Q2, 106 hedge funds were net buyers of MFA (26 opened a new position, 80 added to an existing one), while 99 reduced or exited (62 trimmed, 37 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 57% of total institutional value in MFA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -11 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 209.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MFA

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

Market Analysis: MFA

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: MFA
209 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 209 220 -5.0%
13F Shares 51M 52M -1.52%
Total Value $490M $478M 2.58%
New Positions 26 43 -17
Increased Positions 78 72 +6
Closed Positions 37 32 +5
Reduced Positions 61 57 +4
Total Calls 2 4 -50.0%
Total Puts 3 5 -40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 1.25 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

209 + investors

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

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Top 25 MFA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 EMG Holdings, L.P. 2.45% 317,127 $3.1M
2 Longboard Asset Management, LP 1.81% 11,153 $108K
3 Mariner Investment Group LLC 0.44% 210,000 $2.0M
4 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.37% 45,621 $442K
5 Almitas Capital LLC 0.30% 128,086 $1.2M
6 Capital Square, LLC 0.17% 40,435 $384K
7 Wolverine Asset Management LLC 0.15% 1,709,312 $16.6M
8 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 0.10% 11,761 $114K
9 America First Investment Advisors, LLC 0.07% 39,725 $385K
10 Independent Advisor Alliance 0.05% 233,109 $2.3M
11 Caxton Associates LLP 0.04% 217,370 $2.1M
12 Algert Global LLC 0.03% 244,760 $2.4M
13 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.03% 69,670 $675K
14 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.03% 142,930 $1.4M
15 Inceptionr LLC 0.03% 10,678 $103K
16 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.03% 2,187,255 $21.2M
17 Simplify Asset Management Inc. 0.02% 167,746 $1.6M
18 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.02% 5,738 $56K
19 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.02% 21,475 $208K
20 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.02% 126,541 $1.2M
21 Verition Fund Management LLC 0.01% 279,305 $2.7M
22 Curi Capital, LLC 0.01% 73,811 $717K
23 Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.01% 27,000 $262K
24 Essential Partners LLC 0.01% 2,074 $20K
25 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.01% 23,319 $226K
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 — Mfa Finl Inc (MFA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MFA?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MFA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for MFA?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 106 funds bought or added vs 99 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 MFA holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 209 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in MFA. 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 MFA?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 131 out of 209 hedge funds have held MFA 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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