13F net accumulation

The reported stake of the top institutional holders that added in the latest 13F round, minus the stake of those that trimmed, in percentage points.

Formula

Net accumulation = stake of the top holders that added − stake of those that trimmed

How to read it

Above +1.5 points is listed as a reason (institutions accumulating), below −1.5 as a concern (distributing).

How to use it

A read of whether large managers have been building or trimming their positions.

Limitations

13F filings describe holdings at a quarter end, filed up to 45 days later.

Also called: net 13f, institutions accumulating, holder net.

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