The cluster is dominated by passive rebalancing from mega-banks, not active conviction. Monitor for any fundamental catalyst (earnings, M&A, or activist filing) that could explain the passive inflow; without one, the signal is likely noise from index adjustments.
Executive Summary
A large institutional cluster in Lazard (LAZ) shows 35 buyers accumulating $219.3M net versus 24 sellers reducing by $47.8M, driven overwhelmingly by mega-passive managers (Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, BofA, UBS, Morgan Stanley) doubling or adding positions. The net buying is substantial at $421.9M in aggregate current holdings, but the signal is muted by the passive nature of the buyers and the presence of notable active sellers like D.E. Shaw (trimming), Susquehanna (near-exit), and Jane Street (full exit). The cluster suggests index rebalancing or passive inflows rather than a strong active conviction thesis.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $171.5M
▲ Buyers (35)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | DOUBLED | +217.8% | $125.3M | $85.3M |
| Morgan Stanley | ADD | +42.1% | $89.6M | $25.7M |
| JPMorgan | DOUBLED | +225.1% | $41.5M | $28.8M |
| BofA | DOUBLED | +124% | $42.1M | $23.1M |
| UBS | DOUBLED | +143.9% | $40.5M | $23.7M |
▼ Sellers (24)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Street Group | EXIT | -100% | $12.2M | -$12.2M |
| Susquehanna International Group | NEAR_EXIT | -82.8% | $20.6M | -$17.1M |
| Citigroup | TRIM | -42.2% | $13.8M | -$5.9M |
| New York State Common Retirement Fund | NEAR_EXIT | -76% | $9.5M | -$7.3M |
| D.E. Shaw | TRIM | -55.3% | $1.3M | -$727.0K |
Key Facts
- 35 institutional buyers added $219.3M net; 24 sellers reduced by $47.8M
- Top buyers: Goldman Sachs (DOUBLED, +$85.3M to $125.3M), Morgan Stanley (ADD, +$25.7M to $89.6M), JPMorgan (DOUBLED, +$28.8M to $41.5M)
- Top sellers: Jane Street (EXIT, -$12.2M), Susquehanna (NEAR_EXIT, -$17.1M), Citigroup (TRIM, -$5.9M)
- Active quant D.E. Shaw trimmed 55.3% of its position
- Net buying is concentrated in mega-passive managers, reducing the signal's conviction
Financial Impact
Aggregate institutional buying of $219.3M net vs selling of $47.8M; total current holdings of $421.9M across 35 buyers
Risk Factors
- 13F data is 45 days stale; positions may have been unwound since quarter-end
- Passive buying may reverse in the next quarter if index weights change
- Active sellers (Jane Street, Susquehanna, D.E. Shaw) suggest some sophisticated capital is reducing exposure
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-LAZ-2026-Q2 |
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Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 22, 2026 4d ago | 8-K | $37.30 $37.21 | ▼ −0.24% | ▲ +0.28% | — |
Oct 22, 2026 4d ago | Press Release | $37.30 $37.21 | ▲ +0.24% | ▼ −0.28% | — |
Oct 21, 2026 5d ago | Press Release | $37.30 $37.21 | ▼ −0.24% | ▲ +0.28% | — |
Oct 13, 2026 13d ago | 8-K | $34.66 $36.16 | ▲ +4.33% | ▲ +4.04% | — |
Sep 22, 2026 4w ago | Institutional Cluster | $36.60 $36.82 | ▲ +0.60% | ▲ +1.32% | — |
Jul 23, 2026 13w ago | 8-K | $43.05 $44.35 | ▼ −3.02% | ▼ −2.92% | — |
Jul 7, 2026 15w ago | 8-K | $41.74 $40.79 | ▼ −2.28% | ▼ −1.97% | — |
Apr 7, 2026 28w ago | DEFA14A | $44.33 $45.98 | ▲ +3.71% | ▲ +3.14% | — |
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