Question 1

Who owns XELB?

Accepted Answer

XCEL BRANDS INC (XELB) is held by 6 institutional investors that disclose positions via SEC 13F filings. The largest disclosed holder is GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC as of Q1 2026.

Question 2

Are institutions buying or selling XELB?

Accepted Answer

In Q1 2026, 3 institutions opened or increased positions in XCEL BRANDS INC while 3 reduced or exited — a balanced quarter.

Question 3

What is the Smart Money Verdict on XELB?

Accepted Answer

The Smart Money Verdict combines four independent sources (institutional 13F activity, insider trades, activist filings, and congressional trades) into a single assessment for XCEL BRANDS INC.

Question 4

How many hedge funds hold XELB?

Accepted Answer

6 institutional investors report holding XCEL BRANDS INC (XELB) as of Q1 2026, based on SEC 13F filings.

Question 5

Is institutional money flowing into XELB?

Accepted Answer

As of Q1 2026, tracked institutions in XCEL BRANDS INC show 3 buyers versus 3 sellers — balanced flow.

Fund	Action	Shares	Value	Weight	Est. P&L	Conviction
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	Increased	57,869(+415.1%)	$89,700	0.0%	+8.94%	24
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC	New	43,513	$67,445	0.0%	+14.08%	32
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP	Decreased	17,105(-36.0%)	$26,513	0.0%	+60.40%	0
MORGAN STANLEY	Unchanged	10,000	$15,500	0.0%	+19.80%	0
VAVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	New	7,776	$12,053	0.0%	+14.08%	27
UBS Group AG	Decreased	478(-70.0%)	$741	0.0%	+60.40%	0
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/	Exited	0(-100.0%)	$27	0.0%	-54.76%	0

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