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Datadog Inc (DDOG)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in DDOG. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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↑ +10
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — DDOG

Based on 1054 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DDOG 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
1,054 hedge funds hold DDOG 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
+154 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 — 54% buying

615 buying526 selling
Last quarter: 615 funds bought or added vs 526 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 (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 182 → 159 → 187 → 177. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

52% conviction (2yr+) 24% medium 24% new
545 out of 1,054 hedge funds have held DDOG 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 — ~177 new funds/quarter

143 → 182 → 159 → 187 → 177 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 182 → 159 → 187 → 177. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 29% newcomers

58% veterans 13% 1-2yr 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,127 holders: 659 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 144 entered 1–2 years ago, and 324 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 1044 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in DDOG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DDOG

In 2026 Q1, 615 hedge funds were net buyers of DDOG (177 opened a new position, 438 added to an existing one), while 526 reduced or exited (359 trimmed, 167 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in DDOG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1054.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DDOG

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

Market Analysis: DDOG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Datadog Inc (DDOG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DDOG has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 79d ago
DDOG
+92.0%
XLK
+39.8%

DDOG outperformed XLK by +52.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
DDOG
+9.0%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, DDOG outperformed XLK by +3.6% .

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.

68 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
8.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DDOG
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1051 1044 0.67%
13F Shares 289M 308M -6.01%
Total Value $32.15B $39.53B -18.69%
New Positions 177 187 -10
Increased Positions 424 431 -7
Closed Positions 170 113 +57
Reduced Positions 339 323 +16
Total Calls 42 45 -6.67%
Total Puts 41 39 5.13%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.98 0.87 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 DDOG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Meritech Capital Associates V L.L.C. 56.83% 679,594 $80.2M
2 Square Peg Capital Pty Ltd 17.69% 112,746 $13.3M
3 Ashe Capital Management, LP 10.90% 736,493 $86.9M
4 Strategy Capital LLC 7.05% 730,696 $86.3M
5 RDST Capital LLC 6.79% 597,085 $70.5M
6 Hudson Oak Wealth Advisory LLC 5.21% 50,765 $6.0M
7 Robocap Asset Management Ltd 4.27% 33,814 $4.0M
8 Deepwater Asset Management, LLC 3.82% 51,023 $6.0M
9 Galaxy Digital Capital Management GP LLC 3.81% 30,475 $3.6M
10 Bienville Capital Management, LLC 3.66% 170,371 $20.1M
11 Glynn Capital Management LLC 3.62% 64,199 $7.6M
12 Peregrine Investment Management Inc 3.25% 35,000 $4.1M
13 Cypress Point Investment Management LP 3.21% 115,448 $13.6M
14 Brown Capital Management LLC 2.96% 176,510 $20.8M
15 Crosslink Capital Inc 2.53% 219,265 $25.9M
16 Sands Capital Alternatives, LLC 2.40% 85,793 $10.1M
17 Galaxy Digital Capital Management GP LLC 2.37% 19,000 $2.2M
18 Exane Asset Management 2.07% 74,377 $10.1M
19 Night Squared LP 2.04% 117,832 $13.9M
20 One Madison Group LLC 1.92% 140,900 $16.6M
21 Benchstone Capital Management LP 1.80% 131,258 $15.5M
22 Bouvel Investment Partners, LLC 1.44% 42,019 $5.0M
23 Maniro Ltd 1.43% 40,000 $4.7M
24 Generali Investments Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych 1.31% 21,500 $2.5M
25 Pekao Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych S.A. 1.30% 14,732 $1.7M
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 — Datadog Inc (DDOG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DDOG?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DDOG 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 DDOG?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 615 funds bought or added vs 526 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 DDOG holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 1044 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in DDOG. 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 DDOG?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 545 out of 1,054 hedge funds have held DDOG 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 Datadog Inc (DDOG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DDOG has moved +9.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DDOG has gained +92.0% vs +39.8% for XLK. 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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