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Dillards Inc (DDS)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — DDS

Based on 310 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DDS 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
310 hedge funds hold DDS 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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Fast accumulation — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+62 new funds entered over the past year (+25% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

174 buying130 selling
Last quarter: 174 funds bought or added vs 130 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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Steady new buyers — ~57 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 44 → 59 → 57 → 57. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 21% new
178 out of 310 hedge funds have held DDS 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

40 → 44 → 59 → 57 → 57 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 59 → 57 → 57. A growing number of institutions are discovering DDS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 11% 1-2yr 23% new
Of 310 current holders: 205 (66%) 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.

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

20% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 310 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — DDS

In 2026 Q1, 174 hedge funds were net buyers of DDS (57 opened a new position, 117 added to an existing one), while 130 reduced or exited (77 trimmed, 53 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 20% of total institutional value in DDS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 310.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DDS

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

Market Analysis: DDS

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much DDS 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 · 79d ago
DDS
-2.3%
XLY
+6.0%

DDS outperformed XLY by -8.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
DDS
+3.7%
XLY
-0.9%

Since the filing became public, DDS outperformed XLY by +4.6% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DDS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 310 306 1.31%
13F Shares 8M 8M 2.16%
Total Value $4.60B $4.67B -1.64%
New Positions 57 57 -
Increased Positions 117 113 +4
Closed Positions 53 39 +14
Reduced Positions 77 85 -8
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

310 + investors

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

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Top 25 DDS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Clientfirst Wealth Management, LLC 52.20% 108,101 $61.8M
2 Newport Trust Company, LLC 6.34% 4,512,177 $2.58B
3 Horrell Capital Management, Inc. 5.82% 22,337 $12.8M
4 Hexagon Capital Partners LLC 4.11% 49,090 $28.1M
5 Winmill & CO. Inc 3.55% 21,538 $12.3M
6 Summit Street Capital Management, LLC 2.68% 33,119 $18.9M
7 Significant Wealth Partners LLC 0.99% 1,405 $804K
8 Balboa Wealth Partners 0.90% 9,411 $5.4M
9 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.65% 61,411 $35.1M
10 Monument Capital Management 0.58% 4,042 $2.3M
11 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.55% 17,299 $9.9M
12 Unison Advisors LLC 0.35% 8,005 $4.6M
13 Wakefield Asset Management LLLP 0.34% 2,229 $1.3M
14 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.34% 9,236 $5.3M
15 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.32% 6,897 $3.9M
16 CPC Advisors, LLC 0.31% 3,387 $1.9M
17 Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC 0.29% 4,248 $2.4M
18 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.27% 419 $240K
19 Convergence Investment Partners, LLC 0.26% 2,784 $1.6M
20 Voleon Capital Management LP 0.26% 20,750 $11.9M
21 Precision Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.25% 1,327 $759K
22 Perbak Capital Partners LLP 0.23% 1,651 $945K
23 Aigen Investment Management, LP 0.23% 1,547 $885K
24 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.20% 10,766 $6.2M
25 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.20% 13,821 $7.9M
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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 — Dillards Inc (DDS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DDS?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DDS 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 DDS?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 174 funds bought or added vs 130 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 DDS holders?

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds: 48 of 310 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% 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 DDS?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 178 out of 310 hedge funds have held DDS 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 Dillards Inc (DDS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DDS has moved +3.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DDS has gained -2.3% vs +6.0% 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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