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Choice Hotels Intl Inc (CHH)

326 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CHH. 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
↑ +3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — CHH

Based on 327 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CHH 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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High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
327 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 372 funds (reached 2025 Q1). 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
45 fewer hedge funds hold CHH 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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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

183 buying136 selling
Last quarter: 183 funds bought or added vs 136 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: 38 → 57 → 66 → 53. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 17% new
205 out of 327 hedge funds have held CHH 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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Growing discovery — still being found

57 → 38 → 57 → 66 → 53 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 57 → 66 → 53. A growing number of institutions are discovering CHH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 331 holders: 228 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 42 entered 1–2 years ago, and 61 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

30% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 325 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — CHH

In 2026 Q1, 183 hedge funds were net buyers of CHH (53 opened a new position, 130 added to an existing one), while 136 reduced or exited (86 trimmed, 50 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 30% of total institutional value in CHH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 327.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CHH

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

Market Analysis: CHH

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Choice Hotels Intl Inc (CHH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CHH has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 77d ago
CHH
+8.9%
XLY
+8.9%

CHH outperformed XLY by +0.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
CHH
+6.7%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, CHH outperformed XLY by +4.8% .

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.

25 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CHH
326 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 326 324 0.62%
13F Shares 36M 33M 10.17%
Total Value $3.71B $3.12B 18.81%
New Positions 52 66 -14
Increased Positions 130 93 +37
Closed Positions 50 82 -32
Reduced Positions 85 123 -38
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

326 + investors

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

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Top 25 CHH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rock Creek Group LLC 6.98% 665,879 $68.9M
2 Voss Capital, LP 5.31% 967,500 $100.1M
3 Sophron Capital Management L.P. 3.68% 120,683 $12.5M
4 Darwins River Capital, LP 2.75% 49,692 $5.1M
5 Bamco Inc /Ny/ 2.40% 7,690,494 $796.0M
6 ABS Direct Equity Fund LLC 1.99% 25,171 $2.6M
7 Masterton Capital Management, LP 1.09% 11,600 $1.2M
8 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 0.98% 3,221,741 $333.5M
9 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.79% 930,762 $96.3M
10 Savoir Faire Capital Management, L.P. 0.72% 11,533 $1.2M
11 Pring Turner Capital Group Inc 0.63% 11,021 $1.0M
12 William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. 0.53% 6,717 $892K
13 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.44% 66,431 $6.9M
14 Fenimore Asset Management Inc 0.44% 188,907 $19.6M
15 SummitTX Capital, L.P. 0.40% 125,122 $13.0M
16 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.38% 34,952 $4.4M
17 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.33% 62,336 $6.5M
18 VARCOV Co. 0.32% 8,345 $864K
19 Erste Asset Management GmbH 0.25% 270,000 $27.3M
20 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.25% 7,894 $817K
21 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.21% 38,858 $3.9M
22 Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc /Oh/ 0.21% 359,407 $37.2M
23 Clarion Wealth Managment Partners, LLC 0.19% 2,077 $215K
24 Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC 0.19% 122,458 $12.7M
25 Axq Capital, LP 0.18% 13,380 $1.4M
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 — Choice Hotels Intl Inc (CHH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CHH?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CHH 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 CHH?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 183 funds bought or added vs 136 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 CHH holders?

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds: 47 of 325 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held CHH?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 205 out of 327 hedge funds have held CHH 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 Choice Hotels Intl Inc (CHH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CHH has moved +6.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CHH has gained +8.9% vs +8.9% for XLY. 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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