The cluster is small in dollar terms but features two quant funds (Citadel, D.E. Shaw) making large percentage increases, suggesting a short-term or catalyst-driven bet. Monitor for upcoming earnings or product announcements that could validate this positioning. The near-exits by Legal & General and HSBC indicate some institutional caution, creating a mixed signal.
Executive Summary
A mixed institutional cluster in Cerence Inc. (CRNC) for Q3 2024 shows 6 buyers accumulating $1.5M in net new holdings, led by quant funds Citadel and D.E. Shaw, while 3 sellers reduced positions by $934K, including a near-exit by Legal & General and HSBC. The net buying is modest in absolute dollar terms but notable for the presence of two large quant funds doubling or adding significantly, suggesting a tactical or event-driven thesis rather than fundamental conviction.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $566.0K
▲ Buyers (6)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price | ADD | +97.1% | $346.00 | $188.00 |
| Citadel | DOUBLED | +1898.6% | $385.0K | $368.0K |
| D.E. Shaw | ADD | +30.2% | $3.3M | $1.0M |
| Pnc Financial Services Group | ADD | +28.5% | $4.0K | $1.0K |
| Russell Investments Group | DOUBLED | +109.6% | $1.0K | $826.00 |
| Walleye Trading | ADD | +25% | $394.0K | $111.0K |
▼ Sellers (3)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab | TRIM | -54.5% | $1.4M | -$686.7K |
| Legal & General Group | NEAR_EXIT | -91.9% | $121.0K | -$110.4K |
| Hsbc Holdings | NEAR_EXIT | -77% | $184.0K | -$137.0K |
Key Facts
- 6 institutional buyers added $1.5M net, with Citadel doubling its position (+1,898.6% shares) and D.E. Shaw adding $1.0M in value.
- 3 sellers reduced holdings by $934K, including near-exits by Legal & General (-91.9% shares) and HSBC (-77.0% shares).
- T. Rowe Price added 97.1% shares but at a tiny absolute value ($188), likely a passive rebalancing.
- The cluster is dominated by active quant/asset managers on the buy side, while the sell side includes one mega-passive (Schwab) and two asset managers exiting.
- Total buying value ($4.1M current holdings) vs selling value ($763K current holdings) shows a net inflow of ~$566K, but the absolute dollar amounts are small relative to CRNC's market cap.
Financial Impact
6 buyers accumulated $1.5M in net new positions (current holdings $4.1M), while 3 sellers reduced by $934K (current holdings $763K). Net institutional inflow of approximately $566K.
Risk Factors
- 13F data is 45+ days old; positions may have already been unwound.
- Small absolute dollar amounts limit the signal's reliability for price impact.
- Mixed net direction (buyers vs sellers) reduces conviction in a single thesis.
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-CRNC-2024-Q3 |
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Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
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Oct 15, 2026 11d ago | Press Release | $9.17 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Aug 26, 2026 8w ago | 8-K | $8.03 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Aug 14, 2026 10w ago | Institutional Cluster | $8.52 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Jun 11, 2026 19w ago | Institutional Cluster | $10.62 $8.26 | ▼ −22.22% | ▼ −25.49% | — |
Jun 11, 2026 19w ago | Institutional Cluster | $10.80 $8.53 | ▼ −21.02% | ▼ −25.41% | — |
Jun 1, 2026 21w ago | Court Ruling | $13.10 $8.41 | ▼ −35.80% | ▼ −37.32% | — |
Jun 1, 2026 21w ago | Court Ruling | $13.10 $8.41 | ▼ −35.80% | ▼ −37.32% | — |
Mar 10, 2026 32w ago | Press Release | $6.98 $12.28 | ▲ +75.93% | ▲ +64.25% | — |
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