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WAFD INC (WAFD)

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Buyers last Q
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Smart Money Signals — WAFD

Based on 237 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WAFD 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
237 hedge funds hold WAFD 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+9 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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 — 50% buying

114 buying114 selling
Last quarter: 114 funds bought or added vs 114 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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Steady new buyers — ~33 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 30 → 36 → 28 → 33. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 12% new
158 out of 237 hedge funds have held WAFD 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 — ~33 new funds/quarter

27 → 30 → 36 → 28 → 33 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 36 → 28 → 33. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 11% 1-2yr 17% new
Of 237 current holders: 171 (72%) 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 237 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in WAFD. 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 — WAFD

In 2025 Q4, 114 hedge funds were net buyers of WAFD (33 opened a new position, 81 added to an existing one), while 114 reduced or exited (87 trimmed, 27 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 56% of total institutional value in WAFD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 237.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WAFD

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

Market Analysis: WAFD

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: WAFD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 237 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 237 231 2.6%
13F Shares 62M 61M 1.65%
Total Value $1.99B $1.85B 7.49%
New Positions 33 28 +5
Increased Positions 81 78 +3
Closed Positions 27 31 -4
Reduced Positions 87 89 -2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of WAFD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SYSTEMATIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LP 1.11% 1,538,351 $48.3M
2 DAVIDSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS 0.43% 304,256 $8.7M
3 AUXIER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.35% 77,992 $2.4M
4 FRONTIER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO LLC 0.35% 1,074,552 $33.7M
5 FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.34% 3,254,587 $102.2M
6 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.33% 524,151 $16.5M
7 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.32% 11,199 $352K
8 Talbot Financial, LLC 0.21% 80,896 $2.5M
9 Pinnacle West Asset Management, Inc. 0.21% 10,000
10 Lakeside Advisors, INC. 0.16% 7,509 $236K
11 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.16% 141,914 $4.5M
12 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.15% 156,715 $4.9M
13 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 0.12% 110,000 $3.5M
14 Tradewinds Capital Management, LLC 0.12% 19,000 $597K
15 OXFORD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLP 0.10% 7,118 $224K
16 MetLife Investment Management, LLC 0.09% 532,789 $16.7M
17 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.08% 8,720 $274K
18 Odyssean, LLC 0.08% 6,845 $215K
19 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.07% 334,551 $10.5M
20 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.06% 275,080 $8.6M
21 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.05% 30,211 $949K
22 ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP 0.04% 148,872 $4.7M
23 WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.04% 352,838 $11.1M
24 AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC 0.04% 2,210,347 $69.4M
25 Cooper Financial Group 0.03% 9,901 $311K
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 — WAFD INC (WAFD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WAFD?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WAFD 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 WAFD?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 114 funds bought or added vs 114 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 WAFD holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 237 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in WAFD. 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 WAFD?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 158 out of 237 hedge funds have held WAFD 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.