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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP. (SBLK)

177 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SBLK. 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
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — SBLK

Based on 164 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 SBLK 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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High ownership — 70% of 3.0Y peak

70% of all-time peak
164 funds currently hold this stock — 70% of the 3.0-year high of 235 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 22% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
47 fewer hedge funds hold SBLK compared to a year ago (-22% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

82 buying87 selling
Last quarter: 87 funds reduced or exited vs 82 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SBLK position: 30 → 18 → 21 → 39. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 15% new
92 out of 164 hedge funds have held SBLK 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 -0%, value -98%

Value
-98%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: funds added -0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -98%. 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

41 → 30 → 18 → 21 → 39 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 18 → 21 → 39. A growing number of institutions are discovering SBLK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 177 current holders: 116 (66%) 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
23 of 164 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SBLK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
1.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.9/10 — 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 — SBLK

In 2025 Q4, 82 hedge funds were net buyers of SBLK (39 opened a new position, 43 added to an existing one), while 87 reduced or exited (56 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 43% of total institutional value in SBLK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 164.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SBLK

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

Market Analysis: SBLK

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Company Profile: SBLK

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

25 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SBLK
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 177 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 177 171 3.51%
13F Shares 34M 34M -0.11%
Total Value $669M $37.03B -98.19%
New Positions 40 21 +19
Increased Positions 69 61 +8
Closed Positions 32 28 +4
Reduced Positions 66 85 -19
Total Calls 9 8 12.5%
Total Puts 7 8 -12.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.78 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

177 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of SBLK — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 FEARNLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT AS 7.14% 951,206 $21.8M
2 Marnell Management LLC 3.44% 430,282 $9.9M
3 Philosophy Capital Management LLC 2.64% 1,874,418 $43.1M
4 GRAHAM CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.52% 74,551 $1.7M
5 Impala Asset Management LLC 1.28% 120,000 $2.8M
6 Buckland Partners Management Co LLC 1.18% 84,590 $1.9M
7 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.83% 133,800 $3.1M
8 Hartree Partners, LP 0.74% 150,000 $3.4M
9 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.72% 208,427 $4.8M
10 COOPER CREEK PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LLC 0.68% 866,033 $20K
11 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.46% 21,851 $502K
12 CFM WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.39% 114,425 $2.6M
13 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.39% 269,776 $6K
14 Sippican Capital Advisors 0.34% 21,677 $498K
15 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.33% 97,991 $2.3M
16 R Squared Ltd 0.32% 25,293 $581K
17 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.25% 64,344 $1.4M
18 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.24% 183,453 $4.2M
19 MQS Management LLC 0.22% 14,081 $323K
20 DYMON ASIA CAPITAL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. 0.19% 82,000 $1.9M
21 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.17% 65,815 $1.5M
22 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.16% 43,322 $995K
23 Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC 0.15% 64,390 $1.5M
24 XTX Topco Ltd 0.12% 306,770 $7.0M
25 BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC 0.10% 51,584 $1.2M
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 — STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP. (SBLK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SBLK?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 87 funds reduced or exited vs 82 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for SBLK holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 23 of 164 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SBLK. 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 SBLK?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 92 out of 164 hedge funds have held SBLK 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.