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GATX CORP (GATX)

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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — GATX

Based on 354 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 GATX 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
354 hedge funds hold GATX 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
+34 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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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

159 buying171 selling
Last quarter: 171 funds reduced or exited vs 159 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~51 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 50 → 39 → 48 → 51. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 15% new
229 out of 354 hedge funds have held GATX 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

55 → 50 → 39 → 48 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 39 → 48 → 51. A growing number of institutions are discovering GATX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

67% veterans 11% 1-2yr 22% new
Of 358 current holders: 241 (67%) 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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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 354 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in GATX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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: GATX

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

Market Analysis: GATX

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Company Profile: GATX

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

53 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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2.2
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: GATX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 358 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 358 349 2.58%
13F Shares 36M 36M 0.76%
Total Value $6.02B $6.24B -3.63%
New Positions 51 48 +3
Increased Positions 117 106 +11
Closed Positions 41 34 +7
Reduced Positions 133 137 -4
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.25 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of GATX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Community Bank of Raymore 4.23% 36,998 $6.3M
2 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 1.02% 597,545 $102.0M
3 Verity Asset Management, Inc. 0.66% 9,277 $1.6M
4 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.61% 43,250 $7.4M
5 INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.50% 4,500 $768K
6 TI-TRUST, INC 0.47% 4,600 $785K
7 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.39% 15,338 $2.6M
8 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.27% 12,500 $2.1M
9 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.22% 34,286 $5.9M
10 Goelzer Investment Management, Inc. 0.22% 26,210 $4.5M
11 MQS Management LLC 0.22% 1,866 $319K
12 Charter Capital Management, LLC\DE 0.18% 2,066 $353K
13 Perennial Advisors, LLC 0.17% 5,853 $999K
14 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.17% 16,022 $2.7M
15 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.15% 11,054 $2K
16 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.10% 6,081 $1.0M
17 FF Advisors,LLC 0.09% 1,159 $231K
18 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.08% 3,510 $599K
19 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.07% 35,481 $6.1M
20 Abel Hall, LLC 0.06% 1,662 $284K
21 KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.06% 7,089 $1.2M
22 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.05% 92,546 $15.8M
23 NorthCrest Asset Manangement, LLC 0.05% 9,452 $1.6M
24 Welch Group, LLC 0.05% 7,512 $1.3M
25 ProShare Advisors LLC 0.05% 180,520 $30.8M
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 — GATX CORP (GATX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GATX?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 171 funds reduced or exited vs 159 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for GATX holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 354 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in GATX. 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 GATX?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 229 out of 354 hedge funds have held GATX 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.