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Western Digital Corp (WDC)

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — WDC

Based on 1416 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WDC 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
1,416 hedge funds hold WDC 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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Fast accumulation — +117% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+763 new funds entered over the past year (+117% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

832 buying616 selling
Last quarter: 832 funds bought or added vs 616 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 (+63 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WDC position: 186 → 281 → 308 → 371. 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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43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 43% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 39% new
608 out of 1,416 hedge funds have held WDC 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+40% value, -7% shares)

Value
+40%
Shares
-7%
Last quarter: total value of institutional WDC holdings rose +40% even though funds reduced share count by 7%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

104 → 186 → 281 → 308 → 371 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 186 → 281 → 308 → 371. A growing number of institutions are discovering WDC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 39% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 39% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,496 holders: 801 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 119 entered 1–2 years ago, and 576 (39%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
69 of 1407 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in WDC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — WDC

In 2026 Q1, 832 hedge funds were net buyers of WDC (371 opened a new position, 461 added to an existing one), while 616 reduced or exited (497 trimmed, 119 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 65% of total institutional value in WDC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +252 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1416.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WDC

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

81 top-rated funds 32 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: WDC
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 2 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1398 1163 20.21%
13F Shares 344M 376M -8.58%
Total Value $90.66B $64.69B 40.16%
New Positions 362 308 +54
Increased Positions 442 399 +43
Closed Positions 127 95 +32
Reduced Positions 478 359 +119
Total Calls 43 42 2.38%
Total Puts 46 40 15.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.07 0.95 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 WDC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 JAT Capital Mgmt LP 28.97% 21,500 $13.7M
2 Central Asset Investments & Management Holdings (HK) Ltd 23.86% 94,385 $60.3M
3 Anther Capital Ltd 23.09% 1,411,575 $901.6M
4 Trivest Advisors Ltd 19.73% 982,600 $627.6M
5 Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. 17.01% 1,357,834 $867.3M
6 Up Capital Management, Inc. 15.20% 30,747 $19.6M
7 Amanah Holdings Trust 11.82% 315,000 $201.2M
8 Keystone Investors Pte Ltd 10.06% 294,247 $187.9M
9 WT Asset Management Ltd 9.91% 784,212 $500.9M
10 Alta Park Capital, LP 7.97% 136,238 $87.0M
11 October Effect Ltd 7.56% 12,581 $8.0M
12 S&T Bank/Pa 7.08% 36,959 $23.6M
13 TB Alternative Assets Ltd. 6.57% 64,052 $40.9M
14 Grand Alliance Asset Management Ltd 6.14% 16,000 $10.2M
15 VMS Asset Management Limited 6.09% 30,013 $19.2M
16 APEIRON CAPITAL Ltd 5.33% 13,000 $8.3M
17 Dilation Capital Management LP 5.23% 20,280 $13.0M
18 Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC 5.22% 1,789,659 $1.14B
19 Berkshire Capital Holdings Inc 4.99% 36,120 $23.1M
20 Chapin Davis, INC. 4.96% 44,160 $28.2M
21 Rivermont Capital Management LP 4.89% 54,000 $34.5M
22 Fred Alger Management, LLC 4.70% 2,206,326 $1.41B
23 Sharpepoint LLC 4.65% 14,541 $9.3M
24 Williamson Legacy Group, LLC 4.65% 14,671 $9.4M
25 Avala Global LP 4.45% 189,100 $120.8M
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 — Western Digital Corp (WDC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WDC?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WDC 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 WDC?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 832 funds bought or added vs 616 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 WDC holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 69 of 1407 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in WDC. 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 WDC?

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 608 out of 1,416 hedge funds have held WDC 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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