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Greif Inc (GEF)

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

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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — GEF

Based on 276 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GEF 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
276 hedge funds hold GEF 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding GEF is almost the same as a year ago (+6 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

154 buying119 selling
Last quarter: 154 funds bought or added vs 119 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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Steady new buyers — ~44 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 36 → 29 → 47 → 44. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 17% new
178 out of 276 hedge funds have held GEF 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

53 → 36 → 29 → 47 → 44 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 36 → 29 → 47 → 44. A growing number of institutions are discovering GEF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 279 holders: 188 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 35 entered 1–2 years ago, and 56 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 275 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in GEF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — GEF

In 2026 Q2, 154 hedge funds were net buyers of GEF (44 opened a new position, 110 added to an existing one), while 119 reduced or exited (79 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 62% of total institutional value in GEF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 276.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GEF

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: GEF
272 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 272 272 -
13F Shares 23M 23M -0.08%
Total Value $1.62B $1.46B 10.76%
New Positions 44 47 -3
Increased Positions 106 82 +24
Closed Positions 43 28 +15
Reduced Positions 79 95 -16
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 1 3 -66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 GEF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 EVR Research LP 9.19% 250,000 $18.6M
2 Medina Value Partners, LLC 6.06% 415,191 $30.9M
3 Sovereign's Capital Management, LLC 1.31% 26,343 $2.0M
4 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 1.01% 806,333 $60.1M
5 Denali Advisors LLC 0.82% 109,851 $8.2M
6 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.49% 134,002 $10.0M
7 Mangrove Partners IM, LLC 0.48% 97,567 $7.3M
8 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.42% 285,628 $21.3M
9 Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC 0.36% 24,426 $1.8M
10 McCartney Wealth Management LLC 0.33% 5,815 $437K
11 Private Management Group Inc 0.30% 152,334 $11.3M
12 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.27% 410,565 $30.6M
13 Moneywise, INC. 0.27% 9,750 $726K
14 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.25% 1,223,712 $91.2M
15 Odyssean, LLC 0.22% 18,506 $1.4M
16 Credit Industriel Et Commercial 0.19% 38,762 $2.9M
17 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.18% 377,650 $28.1M
18 Atom Investors LP 0.17% 25,502 $1.9M
19 Windsor Advisory Group, LLC 0.11% 2,111 $157K
20 Inceptionr LLC 0.10% 5,538 $413K
21 Lountzis Asset Management, LLC 0.08% 3,388 $254K
22 Saiph Capital, LLC 0.07% 3,087 $230K
23 Advisors Preferred, LLC 0.06% 5,336 $401K
24 Old Port Advisors 0.04% 3,040 $226K
25 Personal Cfo Solutions, LLC 0.04% 3,926 $295K
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 — Greif Inc (GEF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GEF?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 154 funds bought or added vs 119 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 GEF holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 275 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in GEF. 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 GEF?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 178 out of 276 hedge funds have held GEF 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.

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