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Safe Bulkers Inc (SB)

157 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SB. 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
↑ +13
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
68%

Smart Money Signals — SB

Based on 158 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SB 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
158 hedge funds hold SB 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
+31 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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More buyers than sellers — 68% buying

102 buying48 selling
Last quarter: 102 funds were net buyers (29 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 48 were sellers (32 trimmed + 16 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SB position: 21 → 25 → 23 → 29. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 20% new
85 out of 158 hedge funds have held SB 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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Growing discovery — still being found

17 → 21 → 25 → 23 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 25 → 23 → 29. A growing number of institutions are discovering SB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 164 holders: 99 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 25 entered 1–2 years ago, and 40 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 158 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in SB. 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 — SB

In 2026 Q2, 102 hedge funds were net buyers of SB (29 opened a new position, 73 added to an existing one), while 48 reduced or exited (32 trimmed, 16 sold completely) — a 68% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 59% of total institutional value in SB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 158.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SB

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

Market Analysis: SB

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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: SB
157 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 157 145 8.28%
13F Shares 40M 39M 2.84%
Total Value $230M $226M 1.71%
New Positions 29 23 +6
Increased Positions 72 59 +13
Closed Positions 17 22 -5
Reduced Positions 29 40 -11
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

157 + investors

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

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Top 25 SB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fearnley Asset Management As 5.25% 2,312,658 $14.6M
2 PharVision Advisers, LLC 1.96% 16,505 $104K
3 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.54% 260,000 $1.6M
4 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.19% 183,189 $1.2M
5 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.14% 1,218,024 $7.7M
6 Odyssean, LLC 0.12% 118,872 $750K
7 Navellier & Associates Inc 0.07% 145,586 $919K
8 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.07% 17,191 $100K
9 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.05% 105,005 $663K
10 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 0.05% 20,000 $126K
11 PCM Encore, LLC 0.04% 35,740 $226K
12 Denali Advisors LLC 0.04% 57,424 $362K
13 Harvey Capital Management Inc 0.03% 25,000 $158K
14 Algert Global LLC 0.03% 410,162 $2.6M
15 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.03% 86,701 $547K
16 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.02% 2,810,154 $17.7M
17 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 706,483 $4.5M
18 Abel Hall, LLC 0.02% 21,189 $134K
19 Koss-Olinger Consulting, LLC 0.02% 41,079 $259K
20 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.02% 87,356 $551K
21 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.01% 16,500 $104K
22 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.01% 14,160 $89K
23 Seeds Investor LLC 0.01% 20,159 $127K
24 Point Nemo Capital, LLC 0.01% 3,800 $24K
25 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 0.01% 99,788 $630K
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 — Safe Bulkers Inc (SB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SB?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SB 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 SB?

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying: Last quarter: 102 funds were net buyers (29 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 48 were sellers (32 trimmed + 16 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SB holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 158 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in SB. 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 SB?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 85 out of 158 hedge funds have held SB 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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