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Gds Hldgs Ltd (GDS)

205 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GDS. 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
↑ +27
Streak
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — GDS

Based on 205 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 GDS 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
205 hedge funds hold GDS 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 — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+26% 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 — 60% buying

127 buying85 selling
Last quarter: 127 funds were net buyers (51 opened a brand new position + 76 added to an existing one). Only 85 were sellers (61 trimmed + 24 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GDS position: 40 → 63 → 32 → 51. 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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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 47% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 29% new
97 out of 205 hedge funds have held GDS 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

45 → 40 → 63 → 32 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 63 → 32 → 51. GDS is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 57% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 33% new
Of 218 current holders: 124 (57%) 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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Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 205 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — GDS

In 2026 Q1, 127 hedge funds were net buyers of GDS (51 opened a new position, 76 added to an existing one), while 85 reduced or exited (61 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 32% of total institutional value in GDS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +27 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 205.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GDS

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

Market Analysis: GDS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Gds Hldgs Ltd (GDS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GDS 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 · 78d ago
GDS
-17.4%
XLK
+39.8%

GDS outperformed XLK by -57.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
GDS
-21.6%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, GDS outperformed XLK by -27.0% .

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.

17 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GDS
205 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 205 178 15.17%
13F Shares 94M 80M 16.56%
Total Value $3.59B $2.80B 28.21%
New Positions 51 32 +19
Increased Positions 73 66 +7
Closed Positions 24 61 -37
Reduced Positions 57 58 -1
Total Calls 9 11 -18.18%
Total Puts 8 10 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.89 0.91 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

205 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in GDS. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 GDS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte Ltd 100.00% 9,835,680 $396.3M
2 Tekne Capital Management, LLC 86.00% 5,051,818 $203.5M
3 12 West Capital Management LP 17.52% 2,576,576 $103.8M
4 MY.Alpha Management HK Advisors Ltd 13.98% 853,182 $34.4M
5 Sachem Head Capital Management LP 8.43% 8,685,000 $349.9M
6 Triata Capital Ltd 7.94% 1,087,902 $43.8M
7 Waterfront Capital Partners, LLC 5.72% 225,812 $8.7M
8 Selkirk Management LLC 3.93% 287,000 $11.6M
9 Broad Peak Investment Advisers Pte Ltd 3.64% 445,050 $17.9M
10 Dendur Capital LP 3.39% 1,148,000 $46.3M
11 ShawSpring Partners LLC 3.34% 221,782 $8.9M
12 Pinpoint Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 3.32% 356,355 $14.4M
13 AI-Squared Management Ltd 3.11% 106,200 $4.3M
14 Carrhae Capital LLP 2.64% 2,184,662 $88.0M
15 Avala Global LP 2.38% 1,230,580 $49.6M
16 Barometer Capital Management INC. 2.19% 158,500 $6.4M
17 Hidden Lake Asset Management LP 1.73% 142,149 $5.7M
18 Philosophy Capital Management LLC 1.44% 582,662 $23.5M
19 Burkehill Global Management, LP 1.40% 700,000 $28.2M
20 Future Fund LLC 1.27% 89,821 $3.6M
21 Nishkama Capital, LLC 1.27% 498,127 $20.1M
22 Electron Capital Partners, LLC 1.23% 780,979 $31.5M
23 Ardmore Road Asset Management LP 1.06% 400,000 $16.1M
24 Oasis Management Co Ltd. 0.97% 414,524 $16.7M
25 Ghisallo Capital Management LLC 0.83% 750,000 $30.2M
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 — Gds Hldgs Ltd (GDS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GDS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 127 funds were net buyers (51 opened a brand new position + 76 added to an existing one). Only 85 were sellers (61 trimmed + 24 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GDS holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 41 of 205 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 GDS?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 97 out of 205 hedge funds have held GDS 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 Gds Hldgs Ltd (GDS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GDS has moved -21.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -27.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GDS has gained -17.4% 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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