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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (WDC)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +197
Streak
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — WDC

Based on 1096 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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
1,096 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 — +66% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+436 new funds entered over the past year (+66% 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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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

692 buying441 selling
Last quarter: 692 funds were net buyers (291 opened a brand new position + 401 added to an existing one). Only 441 were sellers (347 trimmed + 94 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WDC position: 95 → 179 → 268 → 291. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 34% new
545 out of 1,096 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 (+26% value, -2% shares)

Value
+26%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: total value of institutional WDC holdings rose +26% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

106 → 95 → 179 → 268 → 291 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 95 → 179 → 268 → 291. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Of 1,171 current holders: 701 (60%) 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
43 of 1096 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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.
4.9
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.9/10 — 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 2025 Q4, 692 hedge funds were net buyers of WDC (291 opened a new position, 401 added to an existing one), while 441 reduced or exited (347 trimmed, 94 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 56% of total institutional value in WDC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +197 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1096.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WDC

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

Market Analysis: WDC

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Company Profile: WDC

Technology Computer Hardware

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

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

126 top-rated funds 23 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
8.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WDC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1171 971 20.6%
13F Shares 370M 379M -2.43%
Total Value $63.76B $50.43B 26.44%
New Positions 296 269 +27
Increased Positions 495 466 +29
Closed Positions 101 77 +24
Reduced Positions 459 314 +145
Total Calls 42 36 16.67%
Total Puts 40 45 -11.11%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.95 1.25 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of WDC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Central Asset Investments & Management Holdings (HK) Ltd 18.50% 73,560 $19.9M
2 Amanah Holdings Trust 9.38% 315,000 $85.2M
3 Up Capital Management, Inc. 8.61% 28,370 $7.7M
4 Trivest Advisors Ltd 6.72% 345,000 $93.3M
5 WT Asset Management Ltd 4.63% 816,707 $220.9M
6 Permit Capital, LLC 3.79% 41,200 $11.1M
7 Attestor Capital Ltd 3.77% 52,927 $14.3M
8 WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 3.77% 6,561,810 $1.65B
9 CHAPIN DAVIS, INC. 3.68% 61,041 $16.5M
10 Dilation Capital Management LP 3.54% 26,090 $7.1M
11 Retireful, LLC 3.05% 8,004 $2.2M
12 Spartan Wealth Advisory Services LLC 3.03% 128,061 $34.6M
13 SHARPEPOINT LLC 2.96% 18,328 $5.0M
14 St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management, LLC 2.86% 18,667 $5.0M
15 ARS Investment Partners, LLC 2.70% 191,888 $51.9M
16 UNICOM Systems, Inc. 2.51% 90,500 $24.5M
17 AMF Tjanstepension AB 2.46% 1,373,910 $371.6M
18 TTP Investments, Inc. 2.36% 20,897 $5.7M
19 Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. 2.28% 3,430 $928K
20 QP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 2.24% 4,826 $1.3M
21 Dedeker Financial LLC 2.19% 9,309 $2.5M
22 HANSEATIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC 2.02% 7,814 $2.1M
23 BRAUN STACEY ASSOCIATES INC 1.87% 207,494 $56.1M
24 CHESAPEAKE CAPITAL CORP /IL/ 1.84% 9,418 $2.5M
25 Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management (UK) Ltd. 1.54% 11,000 $3.0M
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 692 funds were net buyers (291 opened a brand new position + 401 added to an existing one). Only 441 were sellers (347 trimmed + 94 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for WDC holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 1096 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 545 out of 1,096 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.