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Slm Corp (SLM)

365 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SLM. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -7
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — SLM

Based on 369 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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.
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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
369 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 425 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
22 fewer hedge funds hold SLM compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

213 buying197 selling
Last quarter: 213 funds bought or added vs 197 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 (+16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SLM position: 79 → 48 → 53 → 69. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 15% new
248 out of 369 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.
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Buying through price weakness — shares -3%, value -28%

Value
-27%
Shares
-3%
Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -28%. 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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Steady discovery — ~69 new funds/quarter

80 → 79 → 48 → 53 → 69 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 79 → 48 → 53 → 69. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 382 holders: 276 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 74 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 366 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.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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 — SLM

In 2026 Q1, 213 hedge funds were net buyers of SLM (69 opened a new position, 144 added to an existing one), while 197 reduced or exited (121 trimmed, 76 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 53% of total institutional value in SLM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -7 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 369.

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.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SLM
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 2 days 365 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 365 375 -2.67%
13F Shares 206M 215M -4.27%
Total Value $4.14B $5.83B -28.97%
New Positions 66 53 +13
Increased Positions 138 98 +40
Closed Positions 76 73 +3
Reduced Positions 118 163 -45
Total Calls 7 6 16.67%
Total Puts 7 12 -41.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 2.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 SLM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Impactive Capital LP 9.83% 5,307,934 $137.7M
2 Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC 7.56% 13,381,145 $347.1M
3 Azora Capital LP 4.13% 3,774,739 $97.9M
4 Act Two Investors LLC 3.76% 716,772 $18.6M
5 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 2.63% 1,077,700 $28.0M
6 Gator Capital Management, LLC 2.49% 457,729 $11.9M
7 Arnhold LLC 2.28% 1,254,613 $32.5M
8 Sage Investment Counsel LLC 1.75% 67,512 $1.8M
9 AYAL Capital Advisors Ltd 1.40% 200,000 $5.2M
10 Kestrel Investment Management Corp 1.17% 83,050 $2.2M
11 Georgetown University 0.71% 66,726 $1.7M
12 Steamboat Capital Partners, LLC 0.55% 98,864 $2.6M
13 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.55% 7,216,318 $187.2M
14 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.52% 404,692 $10.5M
15 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 0.51% 6,520,274 $169.1M
16 Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc/Wi 0.51% 293,069 $7.6M
17 44 Wealth Management LLC 0.37% 43,057 $1.1M
18 PDT Partners, LLC 0.28% 202,823 $5.3M
19 Numerai GP LLC 0.22% 102,358 $2.7M
20 Kendall Capital Management 0.21% 48,060 $1.2M
21 Walleye Capital LLC 0.20% 2,180,990 $56.6M
22 Baxter Bros Inc 0.19% 64,570 $1.7M
23 Systematic Alpha Investments, LLC 0.19% 277,906 $7.2M
24 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.18% 217,148 $5.6M
25 Massar Capital Management, LP 0.18% 71,533 $1.9M
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 213 funds bought or added vs 197 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 SLM holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 366 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?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 248 out of 369 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.

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