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Gigacloud Technology Inc (GCT)

233 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GCT. 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
↑ +43
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — GCT

Based on 234 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GCT 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
234 hedge funds hold GCT 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 — +55% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+83 new funds entered over the past year (+55% 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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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

149 buying88 selling
Last quarter: 149 funds were net buyers (62 opened a brand new position + 87 added to an existing one). Only 88 were sellers (69 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GCT position: 17 → 52 → 39 → 62. 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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Mostly new holders — 38% entered in last year

■ 19% conviction (2yr+) ■ 43% medium ■ 38% new
Only 44 funds (19%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Growing discovery — still being found

29 → 17 → 52 → 39 → 62 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 52 → 39 → 62. A growing number of institutions are discovering GCT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Mixed cohorts — 24% veterans, 38% new entrants

■ 24% veterans ■ 39% 1-2yr ■ 38% new
Of 246 current holders: 58 (24%) held 2+ years, 95 held 1–2 years, 93 (38%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 232 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in GCT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.7
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.7/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — GCT

In 2026 Q1, 149 hedge funds were net buyers of GCT (62 opened a new position, 87 added to an existing one), while 88 reduced or exited (69 trimmed, 19 sold completely) — a 63% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 58% of total institutional value in GCT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +43 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 234.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GCT

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

Market Analysis: GCT

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Company Profile: GCT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Gigacloud Technology Inc (GCT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GCT 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 · 80d ago
GCT
nan%
XLK
+39.8%

GCT outperformed XLK by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
GCT
nan%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, GCT outperformed XLK 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.

22 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GCT
233 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 233 191 21.99%
13F Shares 22M 21M 6.44%
Total Value $932M $811M 14.99%
New Positions 61 39 +22
Increased Positions 80 63 +17
Closed Positions 19 19 -
Reduced Positions 67 67 -
Total Calls 8 11 -27.27%
Total Puts 6 8 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.73 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

233 + investors

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Top 25 GCT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Oasis Management Co Ltd. 0.83% 312,995 $14.2M
2 Globeflex Capital L P 0.34% 49,411 $2.2M
3 Econ Financial Services Corp 0.33% 15,500 $703K
4 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.31% 31,500 $1.4M
5 Scientech Research LLC 0.30% 8,014 $364K
6 Alta Wealth Advisors LLC 0.22% 14,620 $663K
7 Ethos Financial Group, LLC 0.21% 73,955 $2.9M
8 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.21% 21,273 $965K
9 Denali Advisors LLC 0.19% 38,242 $1.7M
10 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 0.17% 1,264,924 $57.4M
11 Sierra Summit Advisors LLC 0.16% 23,735 $1.1M
12 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.15% 39,018 $1.8M
13 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 0.13% 52,014 $2.4M
14 Horizon Investment Services, LLC 0.12% 7,535 $342K
15 Bay Rivers Group 0.11% 6,037 $274K
16 CWA Asset Management Group, LLC 0.09% 60,629 $2.8M
17 James Investment Research, INC. 0.09% 18,006 $817K
18 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 0.09% 43,783 $2.0M
19 State of Wyoming 0.09% 16,734 $759K
20 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.09% 12,328 $512K
21 Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.05% 15,145 $687K
22 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 55,000 $2.5M
23 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 13,593 $617K
24 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.05% 57,723 $2.6M
25 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.05% 52,774 $2.4M
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 — Gigacloud Technology Inc (GCT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GCT?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GCT 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 GCT?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 149 funds were net buyers (62 opened a brand new position + 87 added to an existing one). Only 88 were sellers (69 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GCT holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 232 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in GCT. 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 GCT?

Mostly new holders — 38% entered in last year: Only 44 funds (19%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Gigacloud Technology Inc (GCT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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