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Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — WABC

Based on 202 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WABC 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
202 hedge funds hold WABC 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding WABC is almost the same as a year ago (-4 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 45% buying

91 buying110 selling
Last quarter: 110 funds reduced or exited vs 91 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 27 → 29 → 27 → 21. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 12% new
138 out of 202 hedge funds have held WABC 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 — ~21 new funds/quarter

25 → 27 → 29 → 27 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 29 → 27 → 21. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 15% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Entry-cohort mix of 203 holders: 150 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 30 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

64% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 202 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in WABC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — WABC

In 2026 Q1, 91 hedge funds were net buyers of WABC (21 opened a new position, 70 added to an existing one), while 110 reduced or exited (78 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 64% of total institutional value in WABC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -11 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 202.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WABC

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

Market Analysis: WABC

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: WABC
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 2 days 201 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 201 213 -5.63%
13F Shares 19M 20M -5.75%
Total Value $953M $944M 0.95%
New Positions 20 27 -7
Increased Positions 70 69 +1
Closed Positions 32 25 +7
Reduced Positions 78 91 -13
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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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 WABC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rhino Investment Partners, Inc 5.77% 324,824 $19.1M
2 Rbo & Co LLC 2.57% 275,551 $16.2M
3 Maltese Capital Management LLC 0.51% 47,500 $2.8M
4 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.45% 14,368 $843K
5 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.36% 135,284 $7.9M
6 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.25% 6,100 $358K
7 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.16% 43,130 $2.5M
8 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.13% 69,033 $4.1M
9 Cypress Wealth Services, LLC 0.12% 16,613 $975K
10 Odyssean, LLC 0.12% 12,167 $714K
11 SAM Advisors, LLC 0.11% 6,794 $399K
12 Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC 0.10% 12,698 $745K
13 IFG Advisory, LLC 0.08% 37,972 $2.2M
14 Atom Investors LP 0.06% 11,147 $654K
15 American Century Companies Inc 0.05% 1,958,072 $114.9M
16 West Wealth Group, LLC 0.05% 5,184 $304K
17 Destination Wealth Management 0.05% 36,168 $2.1M
18 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.04% 11,748 $689K
19 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.03% 11,576 $679K
20 XTX Topco Ltd 0.03% 34,433 $2.0M
21 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.02% 3,893 $228K
22 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.02% 11,693 $686K
23 Royce & Associates LP 0.02% 39,411 $2.3M
24 Ieq Capital, LLC 0.02% 60,977 $3.6M
25 Meeder Asset Management Inc 0.02% 5,218 $306K
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 — Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WABC?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WABC 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 WABC?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 110 funds reduced or exited vs 91 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 WABC holders?

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 202 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in WABC. 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 WABC?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 138 out of 202 hedge funds have held WABC 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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