The near-perfect offset between large buyers and sellers creates a neutral signal despite high activity. The Norges Bank full exit and Wellington's large trim are bearish flags from sophisticated long-term holders, while the aggressive doubling by Voya, Sei, and Envestnet suggests a competing bullish thesis. Monitor for a catalyst (earnings, guidance, or strategic update) that could resolve this divergence. The historical calibration warns against over-weighting this cluster given prior poor performance on CHRW calls.
Executive Summary
A significant institutional cluster in CHRW shows 51 buyers accumulating $487.3M in new positions against 27 sellers reducing $503.6M, resulting in a near-zero net directional signal. The buying is dominated by asset managers (Envestnet, Sei, Voya, 1832) making large new or doubled positions, while the selling is concentrated in a few large exits (Norges Bank full exit of $236.7M, Wellington trimming $230.8M). The mixed net conviction and historical calibration (prior report scored 7 produced -13.2% T+20) suggest caution despite the high activity count.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: -$16.3M
▲ Buyers (51)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voya Investment Management | DOUBLED | +489.7% | $189.0M | $158.0M |
| Sei Investments | DOUBLED | +532.7% | $109.6M | $92.8M |
| Envestnet Asset Management | DOUBLED | +128.9% | $108.3M | $62.5M |
| 1832 Asset Management | NEW | +0% | $59.0M | $59.0M |
| Td Asset Management | DOUBLED | +109% | $96.1M | $51.6M |
▼ Sellers (27)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norges Bank | EXIT | -100% | $236.7M | -$236.7M |
| Wellington Management Group | TRIM | -28.7% | $876.7M | -$230.8M |
| RenTech | TRIM | -37.9% | $38.7M | -$13.9M |
| Prudential Financial | TRIM | -40.8% | $15.7M | -$6.1M |
| Mariner | NEAR_EXIT | -89.2% | $4.9M | -$4.4M |
Key Facts
- 51 institutional buyers added $487.3M in new CHRW positions during Q1 2026
- 27 institutional sellers reduced positions by $503.6M, nearly offsetting buying
- Norges Bank fully exited a $236.7M position (largest single seller)
- Wellington Management trimmed $230.8M (28.7% reduction from $876.7M to $645.9M)
- Top buyers: Voya (+$158M, DOUBLED), Sei (+$92.8M, DOUBLED), Envestnet (+$62.5M, DOUBLED), 1832 Asset Mgmt (+$59M, NEW)
- Net aggregate change across all tracked institutions: -$16.3M (buying minus selling)
- Active managers dominate both sides; passive/index fund activity is minimal
- Prior CHRW report (Feb 2026) scored 7 produced -13.2% T+20 return
Financial Impact
51 buyers accumulated $487.3M in new CHRW positions while 27 sellers reduced holdings by $503.6M, for a net institutional outflow of approximately $16.3M
Risk Factors
- Norges Bank and Wellington are among the most sophisticated institutional investors; their simultaneous large exits may signal fundamental concerns
- 13F data is 45+ days stale; the cluster may have already been unwound
- Historical calibration shows prior CHRW report scored 7 produced -13.2% T+20, suggesting the stock has been difficult to call directionally
- Net institutional flow is essentially flat ($-16.3M) despite high activity count
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-CHRW-2026-Q1 |
Track record builds as more directional reports settle.
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 24, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $186.51 $141.63 | ▲ +24.06% | ▲ +27.69% | — |
Jun 14, 2026 15w ago | Institutional Cluster | $190.25 $196.50 | ▲ +3.29% | ▲ +4.04% | — |
Feb 28, 2026 30w ago | Institutional Cluster | $186.60 $161.92 | ▼ −13.23% | ▼ −5.29% | — |
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