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MANULIFE FINL CORP (MFC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +64
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — MFC

Based on 718 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MFC 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
718 hedge funds hold MFC 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 — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+62 new funds entered over the past year (+9% 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 — 56% buying

364 buying285 selling
Last quarter: 364 funds bought or added vs 285 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 (+71 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MFC position: 66 → 83 → 58 → 129. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 17% new
452 out of 718 hedge funds have held MFC 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 -3%, value -30%

Value
-30%
Shares
-3%
Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -30%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

79 → 66 → 83 → 58 → 129 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 66 → 83 → 58 → 129. A growing number of institutions are discovering MFC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 737 current holders: 478 (65%) 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 — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 718 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in MFC. 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 — MFC

In 2025 Q4, 364 hedge funds were net buyers of MFC (129 opened a new position, 235 added to an existing one), while 285 reduced or exited (220 trimmed, 65 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 51% of total institutional value in MFC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +64 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 718.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MFC

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

Market Analysis: MFC

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Company Profile: MFC

Financial Services Insurance - Life

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

61 top-rated funds 6 high-conviction
Consensus
7.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MFC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 737 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 737 675 9.19%
13F Shares 811M 838M -3.22%
Total Value $29.61B $42.32B -30.03%
New Positions 131 59 +72
Increased Positions 255 265 -10
Closed Positions 66 89 -23
Reduced Positions 253 269 -16
Total Calls 13 13 -
Total Puts 10 11 -9.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.77 0.85 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

737 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of MFC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Burkett Asset Management Ltd 4.84% 142,830 $4.9M
2 Promethos Capital, LLC 4.76% 514,005 $17.7M
3 Cardinal Capital Management, Inc. 4.33% 4,675,188 $160.5M
4 Value Partners Investments Inc. 3.98% 1,518,899 $52.2M
5 LETKO, BROSSEAU & ASSOCIATES INC 3.34% 6,038,452 $207.3M
6 Scheer, Rowlett & Associates Investment Management Ltd. 2.71% 1,094,428 $37.7M
7 LINCLUDEN MANAGEMENT LTD 2.57% 688,793 $24K
8 GRACE & WHITE INC /NY 2.49% 410,003 $14.1M
9 MUFG SECURITIES (CANADA), LTD. 2.46% 2,487,122 $85.5M
10 INTACT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. 2.42% 2,467,191 $85.0M
11 BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA TRUST CO 2.42% 817,126 $28.1M
12 JCIC Asset Management Inc. 2.26% 215,019 $7.4M
13 Gold Investment Management Ltd. 2.19% 205,413 $7.1M
14 Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. 1.77% 217,164 $7.5M
15 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 1.75% 1,866,622 $64.3M
16 TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. 1.72% 16,675,574 $580.5M
17 SCOTIA CAPITAL INC. 1.53% 10,873,355 $373.2M
18 MACKENZIE FINANCIAL CORP 1.24% 29,894,048 $1.03B
19 BAROMETER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. 1.21% 73,700 $3.5M
20 CIBC Asset Management Inc 1.19% 14,114,546 $487.7M
21 BayBridge Capital Group, LLC 1.17% 52,228 $1.9M
22 Kepler Cheuvreux (Suisse) SA 1.15% 361,673 $17.3M
23 Arjuna Capital 1.14% 130,216 $4.5M
24 TD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 1.14% 40,746,302 $1.40B
25 Addenda Capital Inc. 1.03% 764,467 $36.6M
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 — MANULIFE FINL CORP (MFC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MFC?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 364 funds bought or added vs 285 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 MFC holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 718 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in MFC. 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 MFC?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 452 out of 718 hedge funds have held MFC 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.