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WESBANCO INC (WSBC)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — WSBC

Based on 289 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WSBC 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
289 hedge funds hold WSBC 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+45 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

129 buying150 selling
Last quarter: 150 funds reduced or exited vs 129 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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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WSBC position: 81 → 23 → 34 → 46. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 17% new
161 out of 289 hedge funds have held WSBC 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

40 → 81 → 23 → 34 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 81 → 23 → 34 → 46. WSBC is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 291 current holders: 176 (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 — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 289 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in WSBC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — WSBC

In 2025 Q4, 129 hedge funds were net buyers of WSBC (46 opened a new position, 83 added to an existing one), while 150 reduced or exited (108 trimmed, 42 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 52% of total institutional value in WSBC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 289.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WSBC

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

Market Analysis: WSBC

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Company Profile: WSBC

Financial Services Banks - Regional

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

44 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.2
/ 10
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Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WSBC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 291 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 291 288 1.04%
13F Shares 70M 69M 0.95%
Total Value $2.33B $2.22B 5.09%
New Positions 46 34 +12
Increased Positions 85 97 -12
Closed Positions 42 29 +13
Reduced Positions 110 98 +12
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
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 WSBC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Glendon Capital Management LP 3.89% 909,091 $31.4M
2 EJF Capital LP 2.74% 112,667 $3.9M
3 ALGEBRIS (UK) LTD 1.95% 783,957 $27.0M
4 WESBANCO BANK INC 1.47% 1,540,794 $53.1M
5 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.96% 73,482 $2.5M
6 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.78% 82,030 $2.8M
7 LEGACY FINANCIAL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS LLC 0.76% 42,624 $1.5M
8 SCHULHOFF & CO INC 0.60% 42,275 $1.5M
9 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.46% 12,739 $439K
10 Gator Capital Management, LLC 0.43% 60,445 $2.1M
11 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.43% 137,297 $4.7M
12 INVESTORS ASSET MANAGEMENT OF GEORGIA INC /GA/ /ADV 0.42% 29,777 $1.0M
13 Appalachian Capital Management Ltd 0.37% 13,481 $465K
14 SJS Investment Consulting Inc. 0.30% 71,324 $2.5M
15 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.19% 151,621 $5.2M
16 MCF Advisors LLC 0.19% 124,647 $4.3M
17 EMERALD MUTUAL FUND ADVISERS TRUST 0.15% 90,898 $3.1M
18 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.12% 36,563 $1.3M
19 Canton Hathaway, LLC 0.11% 15,762 $544K
20 Founders Financial Alliance, LLC 0.09% 13,977 $482K
21 DiNuzzo Private Wealth, Inc. 0.08% 22,736 $784K
22 Smithfield Trust Co 0.07% 49,152 $2K
23 Bill Few Associates, Inc. 0.07% 8,601 $297K
24 NTV ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.07% 18,400 $635K
25 Kentucky Trust Co 0.07% 3,831 $132K
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 — WESBANCO INC (WSBC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WSBC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WSBC 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 WSBC?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 150 funds reduced or exited vs 129 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 WSBC holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 289 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in WSBC. 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 WSBC?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 161 out of 289 hedge funds have held WSBC 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.