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REDWOOD TRUST INC (RWT)

230 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in RWT. 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
↑ +21
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — RWT

Based on 230 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added RWT 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
230 hedge funds hold RWT 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding RWT is almost the same as a year ago (+7 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

123 buying96 selling
Last quarter: 123 funds bought or added vs 96 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 (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new RWT position: 19 → 26 → 31 → 46. 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+) ■ 16% medium ■ 21% new
146 out of 230 hedge funds have held RWT 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

29 → 19 → 26 → 31 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 26 → 31 → 46. 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 — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 236 current holders: 164 (69%) 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 230 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in RWT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — RWT

In 2026 Q1, 123 hedge funds were net buyers of RWT (46 opened a new position, 77 added to an existing one), while 96 reduced or exited (71 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 43% of total institutional value in RWT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +21 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 230.

Hedge Fund Ownership: RWT

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

Market Analysis: RWT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy REDWOOD TRUST INC (RWT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much RWT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) 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 · 53d ago
RWT
-1.0%
XLRE
+9.0%

RWT outperformed XLRE by -10.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 8d ago
RWT
-0.8%
XLRE
+2.9%

Since the filing became public, RWT outperformed XLRE by -3.7% .

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.

23 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: RWT
230 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 230 209 10.05%
13F Shares 91M 97M -6.25%
Total Value $487M $539M -9.64%
New Positions 46 31 +15
Increased Positions 76 61 +15
Closed Positions 25 34 -9
Reduced Positions 69 84 -15
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 4 2 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 0.67 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

230 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of RWT — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MARINER INVESTMENT GROUP LLC 0.89% 550,361 $3.1M
2 NFC Investments, LLC 0.74% 474,494 $2.7M
3 TRAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.54% 706,176 $4.0M
4 BEACON INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC 0.51% 241,810 $1.4M
5 EVERGREEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.20% 1,678,741 $9.4M
6 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.15% 742,037 $4.2M
7 Sculati Wealth Management, LLC 0.15% 71,425 $401K
8 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.13% 156,116 $876K
9 Bank of Marin 0.13% 31,402 $176K
10 Tannin Capital LLC 0.11% 27,672 $155K
11 Park Capital Management, LLC / WI 0.11% 20,572 $115K
12 Strategic Advocates LLC 0.10% 4,000 $22K
13 VIRTUS ADVISERS, LLC 0.07% 28,300 $159K
14 Commerce Advisors, LLC 0.05% 11,100 $62K
15 Aureum Wealth Management, LLC 0.05% 13,237 $74K
16 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.05% 53,028 $285K
17 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 92,705 $520K
18 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.04% 243,262 $1.4M
19 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.03% 204,188 $1K
20 Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC 0.03% 53,644 $301K
21 Range Financial Group LLC 0.03% 15,241 $86K
22 Prudent Man Advisors, LLC 0.03% 16,543 $93K
23 WESTBOURNE INVESTMENTS, INC. 0.03% 10,000 $56K
24 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.03% 80,540 $452K
25 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.02% 3,154,344 $17.7M
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 — REDWOOD TRUST INC (RWT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RWT?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 123 funds bought or added vs 96 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 RWT holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 230 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in RWT. 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 RWT?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 146 out of 230 hedge funds have held RWT 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 REDWOOD TRUST INC (RWT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, RWT has moved -0.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.9% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), RWT has gained -1.0% vs +9.0% for XLRE. 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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