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Crown Castle Inc (CCI)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -63
Streak
4Q ▼
Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — CCI

Based on 964 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CCI positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 83% of 3.0Y peak

83% of all-time peak
964 funds currently hold this stock — 83% of the 3.0-year high of 1,162 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 12% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
127 fewer hedge funds hold CCI compared to a year ago (-12% 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 — 45% buying

459 buying560 selling
Last quarter: 560 funds reduced or exited vs 459 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-42 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 110 → 110 → 137 → 95. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 73% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 12% new
706 out of 964 hedge funds have held CCI 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -2%, value -20%

Value
-20%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -20%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~95 new funds/quarter

146 → 110 → 110 → 137 → 95 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 110 → 110 → 137 → 95. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 15% newcomers

■ 75% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Entry-cohort mix of 989 holders: 743 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 95 entered 1–2 years ago, and 151 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 955 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in CCI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — CCI

In 2026 Q1, 459 hedge funds were net buyers of CCI (95 opened a new position, 364 added to an existing one), while 560 reduced or exited (402 trimmed, 158 sold completely) — a 45% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 4-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 45% of total institutional value in CCI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -63 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 964.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CCI

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

Market Analysis: CCI

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Company Profile: CCI

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Crown Castle Inc (CCI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CCI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 84d ago
CCI
+3.7%
XLRE
+9.3%

CCI outperformed XLRE by -5.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
CCI
-1.6%
XLRE
+3.3%

Since the filing became public, CCI outperformed XLRE by -4.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

56 top-rated funds 6 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CCI
958 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 958 1027 -6.72%
13F Shares 418M 426M -1.91%
Total Value $29.84B $37.44B -20.3%
New Positions 92 137 -45
Increased Positions 357 312 +45
Closed Positions 161 150 +11
Reduced Positions 394 448 -54
Total Calls 17 19 -10.53%
Total Puts 15 17 -11.76%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.88 0.89 Neutral

Statistics: CCI

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

958 + investors

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

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Top 25 CCI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Conversant Capital LLC 3.64% 334,000 $27.2M
2 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 3.50% 87,032 $7.0M
3 Milford Funds Ltd 3.08% 1,809,742 $147.2M
4 Skylands Capital, LLC 3.05% 286,635 $23.3M
5 Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC 3.05% 149,569 $12.2M
6 Magellan Asset Management Ltd 3.01% 2,855,204 $232.2M
7 Caden Capital Partners, LP 2.64% 2,636 $214K
8 ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd 2.54% 1,624,180 $132.1M
9 Cooke & Bieler LP 2.53% 2,754,380 $224.0M
10 LRT Capital Management, LLC 2.48% 32,716 $2.7M
11 Chiron Capital Management, LLC 2.47% 29,674 $2.4M
12 LDR Capital Management LLC 2.39% 21,866 $1.8M
13 TT Capital Management LLC 2.28% 33,986 $2.8M
14 Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich 1.95% 975,413 $79.3M
15 Hazelview Securities Inc. 1.81% 119,720 $9.7M
16 Lazard Asset Management LLC 1.80% 13,463,182 $1.09B
17 Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC 1.75% 47,372 $3.9M
18 Compass Wealth Management LLC 1.46% 72,607 $5.9M
19 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 1.32% 158,153 $12.9M
20 Sophron Capital Management L.P. 1.15% 47,931 $3.9M
21 Anchor Capital Advisors LLC 1.13% 489,627 $39.8M
22 Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC 1.13% 24,488 $2.0M
23 Homestead Advisers Corp 1.11% 508,671 $41.2M
24 Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership 1.05% 74,428 $5.9M
25 Presima Securities ULC 1.03% 22,570 $1.8M
Investor Ownership
History 		% 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 — Crown Castle Inc (CCI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CCI?

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CCI positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for CCI?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 560 funds reduced or exited vs 459 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 CCI holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 955 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in CCI. 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 CCI?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 706 out of 964 hedge funds have held CCI 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.

Is it too late to buy Crown Castle Inc (CCI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CCI has moved -1.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.3% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CCI has gained +3.7% vs +9.3% for XLRE. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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