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PEARSON PLC (PSO)

196 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PSO. 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
↑ +16
Streak
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — PSO

Based on 190 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 PSO 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
190 hedge funds hold PSO 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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Fast accumulation — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+37 new funds entered over the past year (+24% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

106 buying80 selling
Last quarter: 106 funds bought or added vs 80 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 (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PSO position: 37 → 33 → 25 → 38. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 26% new
109 out of 190 hedge funds have held PSO 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 — ~38 new funds/quarter

22 → 37 → 33 → 25 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 33 → 25 → 38. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 57% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 190 current holders: 109 (57%) 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 190 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in PSO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — PSO

In 2025 Q4, 106 hedge funds were net buyers of PSO (38 opened a new position, 68 added to an existing one), while 80 reduced or exited (58 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 56% of total institutional value in PSO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 190.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PSO

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

Market Analysis: PSO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy PEARSON PLC (PSO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PSO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 51d ago
PSO
+16.0%
XLC
+4.0%

PSO outperformed XLC by +12.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
PSO
+3.4%
XLC
-0.6%

Since the filing became public, PSO outperformed XLC by +4.0% .

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.

11 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PSO
196 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 196 190 3.16%
13F Shares 26M 24M 6.87%
Total Value $339M $345M -1.9%
New Positions 33 38 -5
Increased Positions 70 68 +2
Closed Positions 27 22 +5
Reduced Positions 66 58 +8
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

196 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of PSO — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 13D Management LLC 9.33% 458,338 $6.0M
2 Transmarket Holdings LP 0.53% 51,303 $720K
3 ABC ARBITRAGE SA 0.39% 225,000 $3.0M
4 RENAISSANCE GROUP LLC 0.20% 369,742 $4.9M
5 Lester Murray Antman dba SimplyRich 0.12% 35,692 —
6 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 0.11% 38,725 $508K
7 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.11% 142,066 $1.9M
8 First Affirmative Financial Network 0.11% 15,899 $225K
9 LEUTHOLD GROUP, LLC 0.08% 60,124 $789K
10 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.08% 69,346 $911K
11 FCA CORP /TX 0.07% 20,000 $263K
12 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.06% 160,725 $2.1M
13 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.06% 10,236 $134K
14 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.05% 153,428 $2.0M
15 Formidable Asset Management, LLC 0.04% 21,583 $283K
16 ATLAS CAPITAL ADVISORS INC. 0.04% 26,872 $353K
17 LMR Partners LLP 0.04% 1,373,260 $18.0M
18 Crane Advisory, LLC 0.03% 13,705 $200K
19 Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC 0.03% 39,412 $517K
20 Ethic Inc. 0.03% 140,930 $1.9M
21 Cromwell Holdings LLC 0.03% 3,761 $50K
22 Ellevest, Inc. 0.03% 15,220 $200K
23 Crossmark Global Holdings, Inc. 0.03% 139,310 $1.8M
24 Calydon Capital 0.03% 11,894 $156K
25 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.02% 60,332 $792K
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 — PEARSON PLC (PSO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PSO?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 106 funds bought or added vs 80 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 PSO holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 36 of 190 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in PSO. 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 PSO?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 109 out of 190 hedge funds have held PSO 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 PEARSON PLC (PSO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PSO has moved +3.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.6% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PSO has gained +16.0% vs +4.0% for XLC. 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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