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General Dynamics Corp (GD)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GD. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +66
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — GD

Based on 2200 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GD 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
2,200 hedge funds hold GD 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 — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+410 new funds entered over the past year (+23% 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 — 54% buying

1102 buying941 selling
Last quarter: 1,102 funds bought or added vs 941 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-46 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 193 → 268 → 276 → 230. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 17% new
1,408 out of 2,200 hedge funds have held GD 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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Steady discovery — ~230 new funds/quarter

164 → 193 → 268 → 276 → 230 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 193 → 268 → 276 → 230. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 2,248 current holders: 1,540 (69%) 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 2200 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in GD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — GD

In 2026 Q1, 1102 hedge funds were net buyers of GD (230 opened a new position, 872 added to an existing one), while 941 reduced or exited (777 trimmed, 164 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 42% of total institutional value in GD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +66 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 2200.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GD

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

Market Analysis: GD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy General Dynamics Corp (GD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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
GD
+5.2%
XLI
+10.5%

GD outperformed XLI by -5.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
GD
+7.9%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, GD outperformed XLI by +3.7% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

97 top-rated funds 22 high-conviction
Consensus
8.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GD
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2176 2134 1.97%
13F Shares 229M 237M -3.25%
Total Value $77.54B $79.25B -2.15%
New Positions 222 276 -54
Increased Positions 859 813 +46
Closed Positions 180 134 +46
Reduced Positions 753 684 +69
Total Calls 28 32 -12.5%
Total Puts 24 27 -11.11%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.86 0.84 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 GD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Longview Asset Management, LLC 97.13% 27,060,944 $9.29B
2 Newport Trust Company, LLC 11.44% 13,570,601 $4.66B
3 DRH Investments, Inc. 9.86% 35,389 $12.1M
4 Holowesko Partners Ltd. 6.44% 66,920 $23.0M
5 Thomas Story & Son LLC 5.14% 38,986 $13.4M
6 Eliot Finkel Investment Counsel, LLC 4.79% 25,669 $8.8M
7 Weybosset Research & Management LLC 4.14% 41,874 $14.4M
8 Randolph Co Inc 4.04% 123,094 $42.2M
9 Saratoga Research & Investment Management 3.78% 194,242 $66.7M
10 Kensington Investment Counsel, LLC 3.16% 19,116 $6.6M
11 Hendershot Investments Inc. 3.07% 66,646 $22.9M
12 Edgar Lomax Co/Va 3.03% 123,724 $42.5M
13 Edge Wealth Management LLC 2.93% 49,964 $17.1M
14 Lummis Asset Management, LP 2.93% 14,255 $4.9M
15 Stonebridge Capital Management Inc 2.92% 18,703 $6.4M
16 Paradiem, LLC 2.81% 37,150 $12.8M
17 Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC 2.80% 17,897 $6.1M
18 Miramar Capital, LLC 2.76% 36,134 $12.4M
19 Exeter Financial, LLC 2.58% 18,403 $6.3M
20 Henshaw Capital LLC 2.57% 142,000 $19.8M
21 Birch Financial Group, LLC 2.46% 12,251 $4.2M
22 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 2.45% 87,354 $30.0M
23 Stansberry Asset Management, LLC 2.37% 67,298 $23.1M
24 Cullen Capital Management, LLC 2.37% 673,189 $231.1M
25 Smith Chas P & Associates Pa Cpas 2.36% 126,566 $43.4M
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 — General Dynamics Corp (GD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GD?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GD 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 GD?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 1,102 funds bought or added vs 941 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 GD holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 2200 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in GD. 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 GD?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,408 out of 2,200 hedge funds have held GD 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 General Dynamics Corp (GD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GD has moved +7.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GD has gained +5.2% vs +10.5% for XLI. 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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