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GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD (GFAI)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — GFAI

Based on 16 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GFAI positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 89% of 3.0Y peak

89% of all-time peak
16 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 18 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Fast accumulation — +33% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+4 new funds entered over the past year (+33% 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 — 53% buying

8 buying7 selling
Last quarter: 8 funds bought or added vs 7 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 — ~3 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 4 → 6 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 31% long-term, 31% new

31% conviction (2yr+) 38% medium 31% new
Of the 16 current holders: 5 (31%) held >2 years, 6 held 1–2 years, and 5 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +37%, value +11%

Value
+10%
Shares
+37%
Last quarter: funds added +37% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +11%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~3 new funds/quarter

5 → 3 → 4 → 6 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 4 → 6 → 3. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 38% veterans, 38% new entrants

38% veterans 25% 1-2yr 38% new
Of 16 current holders: 6 (38%) held 2+ years, 4 held 1–2 years, 6 (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
5 of 16 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in GFAI. 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 — GFAI

In 2026 Q1, 8 hedge funds were net buyers of GFAI (3 opened a new position, 5 added to an existing one), while 7 reduced or exited (2 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 58% of total institutional value in GFAI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 16.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GFAI

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

Market Analysis: GFAI

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Company Profile: GFAI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD (GFAI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GFAI 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 · 62d ago
GFAI
+18.2%
XLI
+7.0%

GFAI outperformed XLI by +11.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 17d ago
GFAI
+17.8%
XLI
+1.0%

Since the filing became public, GFAI outperformed XLI by +16.8% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

0 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
0.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GFAI
16 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 16 18 -11.11%
13F Shares 1M 913K 36.99%
Total Value $561K $507K 10.68%
New Positions 3 6 -3
Increased Positions 5 4 +1
Closed Positions 5 4 +1
Reduced Positions 2 5 -3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

16 + investors

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Top 16 institutional holders of GFAI — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sassicaia Capital Advisers LLC 0.01% 10,000 $4K
2 TWO SIGMA SECURITIES, LLC 0.00% 16,372 $7K
3 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 45,054 $20K
4 StoneX Group Inc. 0.00% 14,006 $6K
5 GREAT VALLEY ADVISOR GROUP, INC. 0.00% 36,300 $16K
6 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 395,200 $177K
7 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 13,536 $6K
8 UBS Group AG 0.00% 610,064 $273K
9 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 600
10 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 67,635 $30K
11 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 37,959 $17K
12 WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% 2,500 $1K
13 Clearstead Advisors, LLC 0.00% 40
14 NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA /FI/ 0.00% 150
15 MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% 2,000
16 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 6
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% 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 — GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD (GFAI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GFAI?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GFAI positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for GFAI?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 8 funds bought or added vs 7 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 GFAI holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 5 of 16 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in GFAI. 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 GFAI?

Mixed — 31% long-term, 31% new: Of the 16 current holders: 5 (31%) held >2 years, 6 held 1–2 years, and 5 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD (GFAI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GFAI has moved +17.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +16.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GFAI has gained +18.2% vs +7.0% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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