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SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK)

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

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -12
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — SSTK

Based on 171 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 SSTK 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 — 74% of 3.0Y peak

74% of all-time peak
171 funds currently hold this stock — 74% of the 3.0-year high of 232 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 17% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
35 fewer hedge funds hold SSTK compared to a year ago (-17% 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 — 43% buying

80 buying108 selling
Last quarter: 108 funds reduced or exited vs 80 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SSTK position: 38 → 37 → 21 → 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 18% new
103 out of 171 hedge funds have held SSTK 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

23 → 38 → 37 → 21 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 37 → 21 → 29. SSTK is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

67% veterans 11% 1-2yr 22% new
Of 175 current holders: 118 (67%) 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.

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
32 of 171 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — 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 — SSTK

In 2025 Q4, 80 hedge funds were net buyers of SSTK (29 opened a new position, 51 added to an existing one), while 108 reduced or exited (67 trimmed, 41 sold completely) — a 43% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 36% of total institutional value in SSTK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -12 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 171.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SSTK

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

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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.

34 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: SSTK
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 175 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 175 189 -7.41%
13F Shares 22M 23M -4.86%
Total Value $422M $484M -12.83%
New Positions 30 21 +9
Increased Positions 54 84 -30
Closed Positions 41 27 +14
Reduced Positions 76 65 +11
Total Calls 1 3 -66.67%
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 3.0 1.33 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

175 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of SSTK — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Villanova Investment Management Co LLC 1.37% 80,667 $1.3M
2 ALPINE ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT INC. 1.12% 1,139,955 $18.9M
3 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.37% 36,411 $605K
4 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.15% 93,542 $1.6M
5 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.07% 7,300 $121K
6 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.06% 1,666,506 $28K
7 Unison Advisors LLC 0.05% 38,239 $635K
8 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 11,803 $196K
9 Covestor Ltd 0.03% 2,741
10 EQUITEC PROPRIETARY MARKETS, LLC 0.03% 3,200 $53K
11 Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.03% 133,525 $2K
12 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.02% 48,093 $799K
13 MANNING & NAPIER ADVISORS LLC 0.02% 100,000 $1.7M
14 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.02% 13,431 $223K
15 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.01% 80,561 $1.3M
16 AlphaQuest LLC 0.01% 6,839 $131K
17 Performa Ltd (US), LLC 0.01% 1,825 $30K
18 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.01% 3,344 $56K
19 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.00% 19,062 $317K
20 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.00% 10,700
21 Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH 0.00% 103,650 $1.7M
22 HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,522 $25K
23 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.00% 12,473 $207K
24 KBC Group NV 0.00% 60,975 $1K
25 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 13,166
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SSTK?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SSTK 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 SSTK?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 108 funds reduced or exited vs 80 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 SSTK holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 32 of 171 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held SSTK?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 103 out of 171 hedge funds have held SSTK 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.