Tudor Investment Boosts Stake in Preferred Bank

Hedge fund increases ownership in California-based commercial bank by 65%

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:21am

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Tudor Investment Corp ET AL, a prominent hedge fund, has increased its position in Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) by 65% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 27,921 shares of the California-based commercial bank, representing a 0.19% stake.

Why it matters

This investment signals Tudor's confidence in Preferred Bank's growth potential and the broader strength of the commercial banking sector. As a major institutional investor, Tudor's increased stake could influence market sentiment and attract further attention to Preferred Bank.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL acquired an additional 10,998 shares of Preferred Bank during the third quarter, bringing its total ownership to 27,921 shares. This represents a 65% increase in the fund's position. Preferred Bank is a California-chartered commercial bank focused on commercial real estate lending, business banking, treasury management and deposit accounts.

  • Tudor Investment Corp ET AL increased its Preferred Bank stake during the third quarter of 2026.
  • Preferred Bank will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share on April 21, 2026, with a record date of April 7, 2026.

The players

Tudor Investment Corp ET AL

A prominent hedge fund that has increased its stake in Preferred Bank by 65% to 27,921 shares, representing a 0.19% ownership.

Preferred Bank

A California-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Los Angeles, focused on commercial real estate lending, business banking, treasury management and deposit accounts.

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What’s next

Preferred Bank will report its next quarterly earnings in late April 2026, which will provide further insight into the bank's financial performance and growth trajectory.

The takeaway

Tudor Investment's increased stake in Preferred Bank reflects the hedge fund's confidence in the commercial bank's growth potential and the broader strength of the banking sector. This investment could attract further attention to Preferred Bank and its specialized focus on commercial real estate, business banking and treasury management.