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CARS COM INC COM (CARS)

213 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CARS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — CARS

Based on 210 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CARS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
210 hedge funds hold CARS right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
8 fewer hedge funds hold CARS compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

101 buying115 selling
Last quarter: 115 funds reduced or exited vs 101 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CARS position: 33 → 39 → 32 → 41. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 20% new
126 out of 210 hedge funds have held CARS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~41 new funds/quarter

45 → 33 → 39 → 32 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 39 → 32 → 41. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

64% veterans 11% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 213 current holders: 137 (64%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 210 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in CARS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CARS

How many hedge funds hold CARS — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of CARS vs. share price

Market Analysis: CARS

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Company Profile: CARS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

38 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CARS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 213 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 213 206 3.4%
13F Shares 59M 60M -2.75%
Total Value $712M $729M -2.34%
New Positions 41 33 +8
Increased Positions 62 68 -6
Closed Positions 34 33 +1
Reduced Positions 86 71 +15
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 2 4 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 4.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in CARS. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of CARS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.08% 279,028 $2.3M
2 Kendall Capital Management 0.06% 33,140 $269K
3 One Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.04% 38,806 $315K
4 LEE DANNER & BASS INC 0.03% 53,333 $433K
5 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.02% 90,158 $732K
6 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.02% 15,300 $187K
7 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.01% 12,523 $102K
8 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.01% 168,850 $1.4M
9 Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC 0.01% 26,745 $217K
10 Investors Research Corp 0.01% 4,010 $33K
11 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 22,604
12 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 16,277 $132K
13 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 1,157 $9K
14 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 38,437
15 Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. 0.00% 52,494 $426K
16 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 1,214 $10K
17 KLP KAPITALFORVALTNING AS 0.00% 12,500 $102K
18 VISION FINANCIAL MARKETS LLC 0.00% 50
19 FINANCIAL CONSULATE, INC 0.00% 376 $3K
20 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.00% 541
21 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,736 $14K
22 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 2,562 $21K
23 MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust, FSB 0.00% 888 $7K
24 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 14,912
25 ST GERMAIN D J CO INC 0.00% 300 $2K
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — CARS COM INC COM (CARS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CARS?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CARS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CARS?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 115 funds reduced or exited vs 101 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for CARS holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 210 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in CARS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held CARS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 126 out of 210 hedge funds have held CARS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.