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Genesco Inc (GCO)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +11
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — GCO

Based on 129 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added GCO 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
129 hedge funds hold GCO 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+7 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 2 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

74 buying63 selling
Last quarter: 74 funds bought or added vs 63 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 (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GCO position: 16 → 22 → 11 → 33. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 14% new
88 out of 129 hedge funds have held GCO 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

24 → 16 → 22 → 11 → 33 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 16 → 22 → 11 → 33. A growing number of institutions are discovering GCO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 76% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 76% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 132 holders: 100 (76%) are 2+ year veterans, 10 entered 1–2 years ago, and 22 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 127 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — GCO

In 2026 Q1, 74 hedge funds were net buyers of GCO (33 opened a new position, 41 added to an existing one), while 63 reduced or exited (41 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 34% of total institutional value in GCO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +11 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 129.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GCO

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

Market Analysis: GCO

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Company Profile: GCO

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much GCO 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 · 78d ago
GCO
+19.3%
XLY
+8.9%

GCO outperformed XLY by +10.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
GCO
+4.6%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, GCO outperformed XLY by +2.7% .

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.

16 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GCO
129 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 129 118 9.32%
13F Shares 10M 10M -2.79%
Total Value $272M $252M 8.05%
New Positions 33 11 +22
Increased Positions 41 37 +4
Closed Positions 22 22 -
Reduced Positions 40 47 -7
Total Calls 2 0 100%
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 0.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

129 + investors

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Top 25 GCO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fund 1 Investments, LLC 1.41% 425,310 $12.3M
2 Kingdon Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.78% 244,000 $7.1M
3 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.55% 30,953 $897K
4 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.28% 21,146 $613K
5 Shay Capital LLC 0.16% 67,300 $2.0M
6 Pzena Investment Management LLC 0.10% 1,080,582 $31.3M
7 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.10% 168,774 $4.9M
8 Gwn Securities INC. 0.07% 12,687 $368K
9 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.06% 104,800 $3.0M
10 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.06% 10,883 $315K
11 Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated 0.04% 18,688 $542K
12 ING Groep NV 0.04% 210,000 $6.1M
13 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.03% 17,334 $503K
14 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.03% 216,138 $6.3M
15 State of Wyoming 0.03% 7,618 $221K
16 Numerai GP LLC 0.02% 8,119 $235K
17 Maven Securities LTD 0.02% 42,135 $1.2M
18 MUFG Securities EMEA plc 0.02% 37,827 $1.1M
19 Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC 0.02% 37,746 $1.1M
20 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 84,374 $2.4M
21 Investors Research Corp 0.01% 2,650 $77K
22 Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund 0.01% 300,000 $8.7M
23 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 25,675 $744K
24 Nomura Holdings Inc 0.01% 159,602 $4.6M
25 AlphaQuest LLC 0.01% 7,201 $178K
Investor Ownership
History 		% 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 — Genesco Inc (GCO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GCO?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 74 funds bought or added vs 63 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 GCO holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 36 of 127 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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 GCO?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 88 out of 129 hedge funds have held GCO 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 Genesco Inc (GCO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GCO has moved +4.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GCO has gained +19.3% vs +8.9% 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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