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STOCK YDS BANCORP INC (SYBT)

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

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↑ +3
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — SYBT

Based on 235 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 SYBT 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
235 hedge funds hold SYBT 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+37 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

107 buying99 selling
Last quarter: 107 funds bought or added vs 99 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 28 → 35 → 25. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 17% new
140 out of 235 hedge funds have held SYBT 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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Steady discovery — ~25 new funds/quarter

24 → 38 → 28 → 35 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 28 → 35 → 25. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

64% veterans 14% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 236 current holders: 152 (64%) 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
46 of 235 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SYBT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — SYBT

In 2026 Q1, 107 hedge funds were net buyers of SYBT (25 opened a new position, 82 added to an existing one), while 99 reduced or exited (77 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 43% of total institutional value in SYBT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 235.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SYBT

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

Market Analysis: SYBT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy STOCK YDS BANCORP INC (SYBT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SYBT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 51d ago
SYBT
+9.4%
XLF
+4.6%

SYBT outperformed XLF by +4.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
SYBT
+2.2%
XLF
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, SYBT outperformed XLF by +1.1% .

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.

21 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SYBT
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 235 232 1.29%
13F Shares 19M 18M 0.49%
Total Value $1.20B $1.20B 0.67%
New Positions 25 35 -10
Increased Positions 82 72 +10
Closed Positions 22 23 -1
Reduced Positions 76 89 -13
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of SYBT — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rosenthal | Henry Capital Advisors, Inc. 2.91% 44,923 $3.0M
2 STOCK YARDS BANK & TRUST CO 2.72% 1,318,644 $87.4M
3 Sippican Capital Advisors 0.72% 15,854 $1.1M
4 FJ Capital Management LLC 0.69% 92,849 $6.2M
5 OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD. LLC 0.52% 146,124 $9.7M
6 BARLOW WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.50% 61,517 $4.5M
7 Wealth Preservation Advisors, LLC 0.45% 8,264 $548K
8 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.45% 8,100 $537K
9 CHATHAM CAPITAL GROUP, INC. 0.43% 45,114 $3.0M
10 Curi Capital, LLC 0.38% 321,367 $21.4M
11 Angel Oak Capital Advisors, LLC 0.37% 5,000 $331K
12 FIRETHORN WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.36% 14,897 $988K
13 Investments & Financial Planning, LLC 0.36% 9,982 $662K
14 Meridian Wealth Management, LLC 0.35% 150,004 $9.9M
15 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.33% 17,185 $1.1M
16 AMICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO 0.33% 57,212 $4K
17 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 0.27% 322,312 $21.4M
18 Numerai GP LLC 0.26% 39,575 $2.6M
19 KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.26% 1,326,827 $88.0M
20 ORLEANS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP/LA 0.22% 5,000 $331K
21 RPS ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLC 0.22% 5,815 $385K
22 Formidable Asset Management, LLC 0.19% 19,431 $1.3M
23 HARVEY INVESTMENT CO LLC 0.19% 25,507 $2K
24 Atlas Brown,Inc. 0.17% 8,677 $575K
25 GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC 0.16% 9,864 $712K
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 — STOCK YDS BANCORP INC (SYBT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SYBT?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 107 funds bought or added vs 99 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 SYBT holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 235 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SYBT. 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 SYBT?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 140 out of 235 hedge funds have held SYBT 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 STOCK YDS BANCORP INC (SYBT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SYBT has moved +2.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SYBT has gained +9.4% vs +4.6% for XLF. 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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