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hicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ:REFI) is largely shaped by its ownership mix. Individuals own 56% of the shares, making them the most powerful group and exposing the firm to the full market swing. Institutions hold 30%, while insiders control 14%. A cluster of 25 investors together own 39% of the company, indicating concentrated ownership among a few large holders.

    The biggest institutional shareholder is BlackRock, with 6.8% of the stock, followed by a second investor at 5.9% and a third at 4.4%. CEO Anthony Cappell owns 1.8% of the shares. Institutional backing can signal credibility, but it also raises the risk of a crowded trade; if the stock falters, multiple large holders may rush to sell, amplifying volatility, especially in a company without a proven growth track record.

    Current earnings and revenue data show modest performance, but past results do not guarantee future outcomes. The company is not currently held by hedge funds, and its ownership structure suggests that decisions will largely reflect the interests of individual shareholders rather than institutional mandates.