13F Filings: Uncover Top Investors' Holdings
Get a detailed look into the portfolios of leading institutional investors. This guide explains what 13F filings are, how to interpret them, and how to use Market Insights Hub to explore holdings and spot trends.
What Are 13F Filings?
13F filings are official quarterly disclosures that institutional investment managers with more than $100 million in assets under management submit to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They reveal long equity holdings, providing transparency into the strategies of top managers across hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and more.
By analyzing these filings, you can track what professionals are buying and selling and how they are positioning for market shifts. Use them as a research input to validate ideas and discover potential opportunities.
Explore Top Investors' Holdings
Market Insights Hub presents 13F data in a user-friendly format. Dive into portfolios from well-known institutions and managers to see which positions they hold, add, or reduce.
- Track Institutional Moves: Analyze buying and selling activities of top investors.
- Discover High-Conviction Stocks: Identify stocks favored by institutional investors to help inform your research.
How 13F Filings Can Guide Your Investment Strategy
Beyond copying trades, the value lies in understanding the rationale and context. Reviewing changes across quarters can reveal developing theses, risk adjustments, and conviction levels.
- Spot emerging themes and sector rotations.
- Cross-reference with fundamentals to validate ideas.
- Use position sizing trends to gauge conviction.
Why Use 13F Filings for Your Decisions?
- Transparency: Clear view into institutional strategies and positioning.
- Market Timing Context: See where capital is flowing to anticipate potential moves (with recognition of reporting delays).
- Smarter Portfolio Management: Track changes to refine your own approach.
Get Access to Detailed 13F Filings
- Recent Filings: View the latest quarterly reports as they become available.
- Custom Filters: Filter by investor, stock, or sector to find what matters to you.
- Comprehensive Analysis: Inspect holdings and changes to refine your strategy.
FAQ
Are 13F filings delayed?
Yes. They are reported quarterly and can lag actual trades by weeks. Use them for research and validation, not precise timing.
Do 13F filings include short positions?
No. 13F reports long U.S.-listed equity holdings and certain other securities; short positions are not included.
Which investors file 13F?
Institutional investment managers with over $100M AUM, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and certain advisors.