WOORI FINL GROUP INC (WF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy WOORI FINL GROUP INC (WF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WF has moved -0.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.6% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WF gained +0.3% vs +5.2% 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.

WOORI FINL GROUP INC (WF)

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

Smart Money Signals — WF

Based on 192 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WF 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

192 hedge funds hold WF 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 — +49% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+63 new funds entered over the past year (+49% 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 — 70% buying

124 buying52 selling

Last quarter: 124 funds were net buyers (37 opened a brand new position + 87 added to an existing one). Only 52 were sellers (41 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~37 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 27 → 22 → 36 → 37. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 41% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 32% new

78 out of 192 hedge funds have held WF 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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Growing discovery — still being found

17 → 27 → 22 → 36 → 37 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 22 → 36 → 37. A growing number of institutions are discovering WF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 44% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 44% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 40% new

Of 192 current holders: 85 (44%) 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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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds

32 of 192 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.4

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	192	166	15.66%
13F Shares	8M	8M	10.95%
Total Value	$527M	$446M	18.17%
New Positions	37	36	+1
Increased Positions	87	67	+20
Closed Positions	11	14	-3
Reduced Positions	41	40	+1
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

192

166

15.66%

13F Shares

10.95%

Total Value

$527M

$446M

18.17%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+20

Closed Positions

-3

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

192 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in WF. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 institutional holders of WF — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Ativo Capital Management LLC	1.59%	27,530	$1.8M
2	JMN Financial LLC	0.58%	8,880	$591K
3	BAROMETER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.	0.40%	17,600	$1.2M
4	DGS Capital Management, LLC	0.26%	24,090	$1.6M
5	DONALD SMITH & CO., INC.	0.22%	547,690	$12.2M
6	West Family Investments, Inc.	0.21%	9,186	$612K
7	Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC	0.21%	34,967	$2.3M
8	Ariadne Wealth Management, LP	0.21%	6,885	$469K
9	PCM Encore, LLC	0.16%	11,790	$785K
10	Laird Norton Wetherby Trust Company, LLC	0.15%	99,904	$6.8M
11	Canopy Partners, LLC	0.14%	6,212	$414K
12	Ethic Inc.	0.13%	123,390	$8.2M
13	ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP	0.11%	3,182	$212K
14	Centurion Wealth Management LLC	0.10%	6,850	$456K
15	Frank, Rimerman Advisors LLC	0.10%	23,347	$1.6M
16	BSW Wealth Partners	0.09%	11,040	$735K
17	DRIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC	0.07%	4,971	$331K
18	Strategic Global Advisors, LLC	0.07%	6,412	$427K
19	Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.	0.07%	441,917	$29.4M
20	Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.07%	3,528	$235K
21	Vident Advisory, LLC	0.07%	117,323	$7.8M
22	PDS Planning, Inc	0.06%	14,114	$940K
23	Sivia Capital Partners, LLC	0.06%	4,405	$293K
24	B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG	0.06%	91,906	$6.1M
25	Bridgewater Advisors Inc.	0.05%	12,936	$824K

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 — WOORI FINL GROUP INC (WF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WF?

Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row: For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WF 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 WF?

More buyers than sellers — 70% buying: Last quarter: 124 funds were net buyers (37 opened a brand new position + 87 added to an existing one). Only 52 were sellers (41 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for WF holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 32 of 192 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held WF?

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 78 out of 192 hedge funds have held WF 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 WOORI FINL GROUP INC (WF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WF has moved -0.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.6% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WF has gained +0.3% vs +5.2% 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.

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WOORI FINL GROUP INC (WF)

Smart Money Signals — WF

Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +49% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 70% buying

Steady new buyers — ~37 new funds per quarter

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 44% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

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