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SLM CORP (SLM)

368 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SLM. 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
↓ -22
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
40%

Smart Money Signals — SLM

Based on 352 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SLM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
📊

High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
352 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 401 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
📶

Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+27 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
🟠

More sellers than buyers — 40% buying

149 buying226 selling
Last quarter: 226 funds reduced or exited vs 149 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.
➡️

Steady new buyers — ~50 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 77 → 77 → 48 → 50. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
🔒

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 14% new
233 out of 352 hedge funds have held SLM 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.
💎

Buying through price weakness — shares -4%, value -34%

Value
-33%
Shares
-4%
Last quarter: funds added -4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -34%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
📊

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

69 → 77 → 77 → 48 → 50 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 77 → 77 → 48 → 50. SLM is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
🏛️

Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 368 current holders: 262 (71%) 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.
🏆

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 352 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in SLM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SLM

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

Market Analysis: SLM

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

54 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SLM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 368 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 368 389 -5.4%
13F Shares 214M 223M -4.05%
Total Value $5.81B $8.76B -33.72%
New Positions 51 48 +3
Increased Positions 119 149 -30
Closed Positions 73 77 -4
Reduced Positions 174 165 +9
Total Calls 6 8 -25.0%
Total Puts 12 11 9.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 1.38 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

368 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of SLM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Act Two Investors LLC 3.34% 707,577 $15.1M
2 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 2.50% 1,429,100 $30.6M
3 Sage Investment Counsel LLC 1.39% 58,542 $1.3M
4 SHIKIAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 1.32% 213,100 $5K
5 SCHAPER BENZ & WISE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC/WI 0.47% 290,069 $6.2M
6 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.29% 169,805 $4K
7 ABN AMRO Bank N.V. 0.25% 1,082,722 $23.4M
8 Oak Thistle LLC 0.22% 106,375 $2.3M
9 Kendall Capital Management 0.21% 48,510 $1.0M
10 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.19% 236,080 $5.1M
11 BAXTER BROS INC 0.17% 62,570 $1.3M
12 INVESTMENT HOUSE LLC 0.14% 124,345 $2.7M
13 JBF Capital, Inc. 0.12% 38,000 $814K
14 CenterBook Partners LP 0.12% 104,270 $2.2M
15 HUDSON EDGE INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC. 0.12% 38,308 $820K
16 AlphaQuest LLC 0.11% 70,061 $1.9M
17 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.09% 30,000 $830K
18 HERITAGE INVESTORS MANAGEMENT CORP 0.08% 121,785 $3K
19 ROYAL LONDON ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.07% 1,634,325 $35.0M
20 SouthState Bank Corp 0.06% 60,879 $1.3M
21 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.06% 212,788 $4.6M
22 ARGA Investment Management, LP 0.05% 68,100 $1.5M
23 Vest Financial, LLC 0.04% 150,000 $3.2M
24 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.03% 10,475 $224K
25 NEW MEXICO EDUCATIONAL RETIREMENT BOARD 0.03% 43,300 —
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 — SLM CORP (SLM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SLM?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SLM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for SLM?

More sellers than buyers — 40% buying: Last quarter: 226 funds reduced or exited vs 149 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 SLM holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 352 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in SLM. 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 SLM?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 233 out of 352 hedge funds have held SLM 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.