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Yum China Hldgs Inc (YUMC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -38
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — YUMC

Based on 666 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their YUMC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
666 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 721 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding YUMC is almost the same as a year ago (-16 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

269 buying356 selling
Last quarter: 356 funds reduced or exited vs 269 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 60 → 88 → 107 → 80. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 16% new
452 out of 666 hedge funds have held YUMC 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +12%, value -6%

Value
-6%
Shares
+11%
Last quarter: funds added +12% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -6%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

80 → 60 → 88 → 107 → 80 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 88 → 107 → 80. A growing number of institutions are discovering YUMC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 683 holders: 487 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 85 entered 1–2 years ago, and 111 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 665 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in YUMC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — YUMC

In 2026 Q2, 269 hedge funds were net buyers of YUMC (80 opened a new position, 189 added to an existing one), while 356 reduced or exited (238 trimmed, 118 sold completely) — a 43% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 50% of total institutional value in YUMC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -38 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 666.

Hedge Fund Ownership: YUMC

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

Market Analysis: YUMC

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Company Profile: YUMC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Yum China Hldgs Inc (YUMC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much YUMC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 85d ago
YUMC
+1.5%
XLY
-4.1%

YUMC outperformed XLY by +5.6% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 40d ago
YUMC
-12.3%
XLY
-4.8%

Since the filing became public, YUMC outperformed XLY by -7.5% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
5.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: YUMC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 654 704 -7.1%
13F Shares 234M 210M 11.49%
Total Value $10.27B $10.94B -6.07%
New Positions 78 107 -29
Increased Positions 183 205 -22
Closed Positions 127 62 +65
Reduced Positions 228 217 +11
Total Calls 7 7 -
Total Puts 10 10 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.43 1.43 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 YUMC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Primavera Capital Management Ltd 87.05% 12,035,635 $491.9M
2 Bls Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S 17.06% 10,835,362 $442.8M
3 True Light Capital Pte. Ltd. 10.23% 379,886 $15.5M
4 Westwood Global Investments, LLC 10.07% 7,011,649 $286.6M
5 GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 9.46% 3,255,683 $133.1M
6 Holowesko Partners Ltd. 6.04% 584,100 $23.9M
7 Matthews International Capital Management LLC 5.20% 371,166 $15.2M
8 North of South Capital LLP 4.62% 1,536,481 $62.8M
9 RV Capital AG 4.25% 398,021 $16.3M
10 Perseverance Asset Management International 3.49% 837,114 $34.2M
11 Ativo Capital Management LLC 3.16% 100,960 $4.1M
12 W1M Asset Management Ltd 2.93% 7,838,137 $320.2M
13 Pictet North America Advisors SA 2.44% 679,686 $27.7M
14 E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. 1.78% 131,824 $5.4M
15 Altrinsic Global Advisors LLC 1.52% 1,010,798 $41.3M
16 Expect Equity LLC 1.48% 56,360 $2.3M
17 Axxion S.A. 1.31% 520,000 $18.5M
18 Pavaki Capital Management LLC 1.01% 30,000 $1.4M
19 Todd Asset Management LLC 0.82% 1,135,553 $46.4M
20 Collaborative Fund Advisors, LLC 0.70% 29,539 $1.2M
21 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 0.68% 23,711 $969K
22 Value Partners Investments Inc. 0.67% 235,975 $9.6M
23 Cloverfields Capital Group, LP 0.65% 52,411 $2.1M
24 Wbi Investments, LLC 0.62% 61,672 $2.5M
25 Altman Advisors, Inc. 0.60% 41,041 $1.7M
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 — Yum China Hldgs Inc (YUMC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for YUMC?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their YUMC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for YUMC?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 356 funds reduced or exited vs 269 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 YUMC holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 665 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in YUMC. 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 YUMC?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 452 out of 666 hedge funds have held YUMC 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 Yum China Hldgs Inc (YUMC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, YUMC has moved -12.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -4.8% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), YUMC has gained +1.5% vs -4.1% for XLY. 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.

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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