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Direct Digital Holdings Inc (DRCT)

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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — DRCT

Based on 13 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added DRCT 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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Below peak — only 45% of 3.0Y high

45% of all-time peak
Only 13 funds hold DRCT today versus a peak of 29 funds at 2024 Q1 — just 45% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+1 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

7 buying4 selling
Last quarter: 7 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 2 added to an existing one). Only 4 were sellers (3 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 3 → 0 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +164%, value -50%

Value
-50%
Shares
+164%
Last quarter: funds added +164% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -50%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

3 → 3 → 3 → 0 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 3 → 0 → 5. DRCT is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
1.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.0/10 — 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 — DRCT

In 2025 Q4, 7 hedge funds were net buyers of DRCT (5 opened a new position, 2 added to an existing one), while 4 reduced or exited (3 trimmed, 1 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 13.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DRCT

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

Market Analysis: DRCT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Direct Digital Holdings Inc (DRCT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DRCT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 80d ago
DRCT
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XLC
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DRCT outperformed XLC by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
DRCT
nan%
XLC
nan%

Since the filing became public, DRCT outperformed XLC by nan% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DRCT
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 0 13 -100.0%
13F Shares 0 829K -100.0%
Total Value $0 $53K -100.0%
New Positions 0 5 -5
Increased Positions 0 2 -2
Closed Positions 13 1 +12
Reduced Positions 0 3 -3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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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 — Direct Digital Holdings Inc (DRCT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DRCT?

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

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 7 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 2 added to an existing one). Only 4 were sellers (3 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

Is it too late to buy Direct Digital Holdings Inc (DRCT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DRCT has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DRCT has gained nan% vs nan% 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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