The cluster is exclusively passive/index-driven with no active manager conviction — Fidelity and Schwab doubling is likely a market-cap rebalancing artifact after DAVE's significant rally (market cap at ~$3.5B). Monitor next 13F season for active manager entry or exit; the absence of any active buyer or seller makes this cluster uninformative for directional trading. The poor historical calibration on DAVE (avg -7.43% T+20) further cautions against trading on this signal.
Executive Summary
Five mega-passive institutional investors (Fidelity, Schwab, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, T. Rowe Price) collectively increased their DAVE holdings by $35.5M during 2025-Q3, with Fidelity and Schwab doubling their positions. The cluster is 100% passive/index-driven with zero active manager or hedge fund participation, consistent with index rebalancing or market-cap weighting adjustments rather than a fundamental thesis. The 25% win rate and -7.43% average T+20 P&L on prior DAVE reports suggest the stock has been adverse to directional calls.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $35.5M
▲ Buyers (5)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity | DOUBLED | +232.5% | $40.5M | $24.1M |
| Schwab | DOUBLED | +223% | $17.5M | $10.2M |
| Morgan Stanley | ADD | +40.1% | $23.4M | $916.0K |
| Wells Fargo | ADD | +53.9% | $1.6M | $195.0K |
| T. Rowe Price | ADD | +41.8% | $1.0K | $65.00 |
Key Facts
- 5 passive institutional investors increased DAVE holdings by aggregate $35.5M in 2025-Q3 at quarter-end prices
- All buyers are mega-passive managers (Fidelity, Schwab, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, T. Rowe Price) — zero active managers or hedge funds
- Fidelity doubled its position from $16.4M to $40.5M (+$24.1M), representing 68% of total net buying
- Schwab doubled from $7.3M to $17.5M (+$10.2M); Morgan Stanley added $916K; T. Rowe Price added $65 (negligible)
- No selling activity in the cluster — zero institutional reductions detected
- Historical reports on DAVE show 25% win rate at T+20 with average -7.43% return, suggesting the stock has been difficult to call directionally
Financial Impact
5 passive institutions accumulated $35.5M in net new DAVE positions during Q3 2025, with Fidelity alone adding $24.1M. Total disclosed holdings reached $83.0M.
Risk Factors
- Historical DAVE reports show 25% win rate and -7.43% average T+20 P&L — the stock has consistently moved against prior calls
- 13F data is 45+ days stale; Q4 positions may have already been unwound or reversed
- Passive-driven inflows are not a directional catalyst; flows reverse mechanically on index rebalancing dates
- Zero active manager participation means no shared fundamental thesis — the cluster may be entirely mechanical
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-DAVE-2025-Q3 |
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Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 22, 2026 10w ago | Press Release | $408.59 $335.01 | ▼ −18.01% | ▼ −21.32% | — |
Jun 11, 2026 16w ago | Institutional Cluster | $285.43 $390.14 | ▲ +36.69% | ▲ +34.79% | — |
Jun 8, 2026 16w ago | Insider Cluster | $278.71 $383.96 | ▲ +37.76% | ▲ +36.32% | — |
Jun 8, 2026 16w ago | Insider Cluster | $278.71 $383.96 | ▲ +37.76% | ▲ +36.32% | — |
May 28, 2026 18w ago | Press Release | $282.56 $371.62 | ▲ +31.52% | ▲ +33.31% | — |
Apr 23, 2026 23w ago | Press Release | $274.35 $243.80 | ▼ −11.14% | ▼ −15.77% | — |
Mar 6, 2026 30w ago | 8-K | $217.33 $174.03 | ▲ +19.92% | ▲ +17.88% | — |
Mar 5, 2026 30w ago | Press Release | $218.21 $172.70 | ▼ −20.86% | ▼ −17.07% | — |
Mar 3, 2026 30w ago | Press Release | $210.67 $173.45 | ▼ −17.67% | ▼ −13.25% | — |
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