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Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs (CCO)

193 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CCO. 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
↓ -10
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — CCO

Based on 197 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CCO 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
197 hedge funds hold CCO 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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Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

105 buying96 selling
Last quarter: 105 funds bought or added vs 96 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 41 → 45 → 53 → 40. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 28% new
107 out of 197 hedge funds have held CCO 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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Value +34% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Value
+34%
Shares
+9%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +34%, but actual share count only changed +10%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~40 new funds/quarter

34 → 41 → 45 → 53 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 45 → 53 → 40. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 199 holders: 123 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 57 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 197 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in CCO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — CCO

In 2026 Q2, 105 hedge funds were net buyers of CCO (40 opened a new position, 65 added to an existing one), while 96 reduced or exited (46 trimmed, 50 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 46% of total institutional value in CCO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -10 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 197.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CCO

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

Market Analysis: CCO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs (CCO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CCO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 91d ago
CCO
-2.5%
XLC
+4.3%

CCO outperformed XLC by -6.8% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 46d ago
CCO
+1.3%
XLC
-1.1%

Since the filing became public, CCO outperformed XLC by +2.4% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

9 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
4.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CCO
193 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 193 207 -6.76%
13F Shares 407M 374M 8.71%
Total Value $912M $879M 3.66%
New Positions 38 53 -15
Increased Positions 61 59 +2
Closed Positions 52 35 +17
Reduced Positions 46 55 -9
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

193 + investors

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

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Top 25 CCO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ares Management LLC 4.35% 41,197,491 $99.7M
2 Mason Capital Management LLC 3.92% 9,828,401 $23.8M
3 Ppm America Inc/Il 1.81% 112,487 $272K
4 Nexpoint Asset Management, L.P. 1.72% 10,616,260 $25.7M
5 Gardner Lewis Asset Management L P 1.37% 2,534,286 $6.1M
6 Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.83% 1,044,257 $2.5M
7 Man Investment Partners (US) LP 0.70% 1,043,358 $2.5M
8 VARCOV Co. 0.66% 713,195 $1.7M
9 Sagefield Capital LP 0.54% 3,026,634 $7.3M
10 Oddo Bhf Asset Management Sas 0.42% 3,722,441 $9.0M
11 Absolute Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 0.38% 1,570,846 $3.8M
12 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.33% 1,889,333 $4.6M
13 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.27% 760,280 $1.8M
14 Alpine Associates Management INC. 0.23% 1,492,401 $3.6M
15 Allianz Asset Management GmbH 0.23% 104,722,539 $253.4M
16 Credit Industriel Et Commercial 0.21% 1,349,475 $3.3M
17 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.19% 8,737,774 $21.1M
18 AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC 0.15% 88,592 $214K
19 Net Worth Advisory Group 0.15% 243,864 $590K
20 Readystate Asset Management LP 0.14% 1,738,070 $4.2M
21 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.14% 145,023 $204K
22 AQR Arbitrage LLC 0.13% 3,854,569 $9.3M
23 Water Island Capital LLC 0.11% 507,856 $1.2M
24 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.11% 401,344 $470K
25 Kintayl Capital LP 0.11% 111,986 $271K
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 — Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs (CCO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CCO?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CCO 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 CCO?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 105 funds bought or added vs 96 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for CCO holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 197 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in CCO. 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 CCO?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 107 out of 197 hedge funds have held CCO 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 Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs (CCO) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CCO has moved +1.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.4%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), CCO has gained -2.5% vs +4.3% for XLC. 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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