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Sfl Corporation Ltd (SFL)

213 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SFL. 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
↑ +15
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — SFL

Based on 214 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SFL 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
214 hedge funds hold SFL 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+29 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

122 buying82 selling
Last quarter: 122 funds were net buyers (41 opened a brand new position + 81 added to an existing one). Only 82 were sellers (56 trimmed + 26 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~41 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 37 → 27 → 41 → 41. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 21% new
117 out of 214 hedge funds have held SFL 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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Value +49% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Value
+48%
Shares
+10%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +49%, but actual share count only changed +10%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

29 → 37 → 27 → 41 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 27 → 41 → 41. A growing number of institutions are discovering SFL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 220 current holders: 138 (63%) 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 214 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in SFL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — SFL

In 2026 Q1, 122 hedge funds were net buyers of SFL (41 opened a new position, 81 added to an existing one), while 82 reduced or exited (56 trimmed, 26 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 55% of total institutional value in SFL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +15 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 214.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SFL

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

Market Analysis: SFL

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Company Profile: SFL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Sfl Corporation Ltd (SFL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SFL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 86d ago
SFL
-0.2%
XLI
+11.8%

SFL outperformed XLI by -12.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 41d ago
SFL
-13.7%
XLI
+5.5%

Since the filing became public, SFL outperformed XLI by -19.2% .

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.

17 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SFL
213 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 213 199 7.04%
13F Shares 51M 46M 10.15%
Total Value $539M $362M 48.7%
New Positions 40 41 -1
Increased Positions 80 57 +23
Closed Positions 26 36 -10
Reduced Positions 53 62 -9
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 2.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

213 + investors

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

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Top 25 SFL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fearnley Asset Management As 2.14% 605,682 $6.5M
2 Cutler Capital Management, LLC 0.97% 330,892 $3.6M
3 Everstar Asset Management, LLC 0.77% 133,463 $1.4M
4 Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc. 0.27% 46,341 $500K
5 Philadelphia Investment Partners, LLC 0.24% 33,174 $358K
6 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.23% 1,065,833 $11.5M
7 Decision Investments, Inc 0.21% 17,020 $184K
8 Ruffer LLP 0.15% 350,080 $3.8M
9 Numerai GP LLC 0.14% 128,881 $1.4M
10 Left Brain Wealth Management, LLC 0.14% 31,927 $344K
11 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.13% 81,426 $879K
12 Diametric Capital, LP 0.12% 43,671 $471K
13 Sage Investment Counsel LLC 0.12% 10,000 $108K
14 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.10% 31,891 $344K
15 International Assets Investment Management, LLC 0.10% 131,427 $1.4M
16 Paragon Capital Management Inc 0.09% 10,000 $108K
17 PDT Partners, LLC 0.08% 123,436 $1.3M
18 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.07% 16,523 $178K
19 Advisors Capital Management, LLC 0.07% 521,016 $5.6M
20 Maridea Wealth Management LLC 0.06% 39,191 $423K
21 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.05% 117,746 $1.3M
22 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.05% 3,455,836 $37.3M
23 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.05% 685,833 $7.4M
24 XTX Topco Ltd 0.04% 227,772 $2.5M
25 Diversify Advisory Services, LLC 0.04% 23,756 $269K
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 — Sfl Corporation Ltd (SFL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SFL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SFL 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 SFL?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 122 funds were net buyers (41 opened a brand new position + 81 added to an existing one). Only 82 were sellers (56 trimmed + 26 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SFL holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 214 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in SFL. 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 SFL?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 117 out of 214 hedge funds have held SFL 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 Sfl Corporation Ltd (SFL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SFL has moved -13.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -19.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SFL has gained -0.2% vs +11.8% for XLI. 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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