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DANAOS CORPORATION (DAC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — DAC

Based on 128 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 DAC 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
128 hedge funds hold DAC 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+13 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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 — 54% buying

71 buying61 selling
Last quarter: 71 funds bought or added vs 61 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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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new DAC position: 18 → 22 → 20 → 29. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

55% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 23% new
71 out of 128 hedge funds have held DAC 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

18 → 18 → 22 → 20 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 22 → 20 → 29. A growing number of institutions are discovering DAC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

69% veterans 7% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 132 current holders: 91 (69%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 17% AUM from top-100

17% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 128 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 17% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DAC

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

Market Analysis: DAC

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Company Profile: DAC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: DAC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 132 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 132 126 4.76%
13F Shares 4M 4M -4.27%
Total Value $334M $334M 0.27%
New Positions 29 20 +9
Increased Positions 42 68 -26
Closed Positions 21 9 +12
Reduced Positions 57 42 +15
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

132 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of DAC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Hi-Line Capital Management, LLC 2.13% 60,248 $6.8M
2 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.56% 30,394 $3.4M
3 SHIKIAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.46% 14,285 $2K
4 COMMONS CAPITAL, LLC 0.41% 4,336 $488K
5 Westhampton Capital, LLC 0.22% 4,255 $479K
6 Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.15% 11,967 $1.3M
7 Ballew Advisors, Inc 0.13% 1,985 $231K
8 VICTORY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.10% 7,050 $794K
9 Baer Investment Advisory LLC 0.10% 7,050 $794K
10 Founders Capital Management 0.05% 900 $101K
11 Clark Asset Management, LLC 0.02% 2,181 $246K
12 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.01% 4,344 $489K
13 Diversified Trust Co 0.01% 4,422 $498K
14 Avior Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 2,083 $235K
15 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.00% 500 $56K
16 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 4,072 $459K
17 Westfuller Advisors, LLC 0.00% 71 $8K
18 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 1,446 $163K
19 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 1,706 $195K
20 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.00% 2,028 $228K
21 Leonteq Securities AG 0.00% 200 $23K
22 Physician Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 30 $3K
23 Blue Trust, Inc. 0.00% 305 $34K
24 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 109 $12K
25 Bell Investment Advisors, Inc 0.00% 11 $1K
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 — DANAOS CORPORATION (DAC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DAC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DAC 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 DAC?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 71 funds bought or added vs 61 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 DAC holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 17% AUM from top-100: 14 of 128 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 17% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held DAC?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 71 out of 128 hedge funds have held DAC 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.