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Gfl Environmental Inc (GFL)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — GFL

Based on 322 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GFL 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
322 hedge funds hold GFL 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 GFL is almost the same as a year ago (+8 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

189 buying149 selling
Last quarter: 189 funds bought or added vs 149 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 — ~58 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 32 → 63 → 58. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 20% new
176 out of 322 hedge funds have held GFL 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

73 → 39 → 32 → 63 → 58 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 32 → 63 → 58. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 332 holders: 196 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 53 entered 1–2 years ago, and 83 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 321 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in GFL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — GFL

In 2026 Q1, 189 hedge funds were net buyers of GFL (58 opened a new position, 131 added to an existing one), while 149 reduced or exited (95 trimmed, 54 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 47% of total institutional value in GFL 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: 322.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GFL

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

Market Analysis: GFL

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Company Profile: GFL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Gfl Environmental Inc (GFL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GFL 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
GFL
-13.8%
XLI
+10.5%

GFL outperformed XLI by -24.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
GFL
-3.1%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, GFL outperformed XLI by -7.3% .

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.

24 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GFL
320 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 320 318 0.63%
13F Shares 249M 252M -1.24%
Total Value $9.96B $10.69B -6.85%
New Positions 57 63 -6
Increased Positions 127 107 +20
Closed Positions 55 38 +17
Reduced Positions 94 94 -
Total Calls 7 5 40.0%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.57 0.6 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

320 + investors

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Top 25 GFL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board 27.08% 22,450,784 $936.7M
2 BC Partners PE LP 20.05% 29,912,724 $1.19B
3 ADW Capital Management, LLC 16.38% 1,010,000 $42.1M
4 Norwood Investment Partners, LP 13.10% 204,000 $8.5M
5 Hallstatt Advisors L.P. 10.54% 319,272 $13.3M
6 Verbena Value LP 8.27% 1,211,100 $50.5M
7 Progeny 3, Inc. 4.32% 1,937,200 $80.8M
8 Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC 2.96% 929,859 $38.8M
9 PCJ Investment Counsel Ltd. 2.23% 187,807 $7.8M
10 Barton Investment Management 2.19% 419,475 $17.5M
11 Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC 1.92% 118,767 $4.9M
12 Maverick Capital Ltd 1.85% 3,849,656 $160.6M
13 Quantessence Capital LLC 1.38% 6,808 $284K
14 CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd. 1.34% 14,100 $588K
15 Interval Partners, LP 1.19% 1,091,829 $45.6M
16 Fred Alger Management, LLC 1.10% 6,017,527 $251.1M
17 Paralel Advisors LLC 0.95% 550,000 $22.9M
18 Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC 0.81% 10,000 $417K
19 Advent International, L.P. 0.81% 823,010 $34.3M
20 Munro Partners 0.74% 520,187 $21.7M
21 CIBC Asset Management Inc 0.62% 6,134,116 $255.5M
22 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.55% 588,489 $24.6M
23 Brasada Capital Management, LP 0.53% 64,866 $2.9M
24 Robeco Schweiz AG 0.51% 577,003 $24.1M
25 Brown Brothers Harriman & Co 0.39% 1,728,734 $72.1M
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 — Gfl Environmental Inc (GFL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GFL?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 189 funds bought or added vs 149 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 GFL holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 321 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in GFL. 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 GFL?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 176 out of 322 hedge funds have held GFL 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 Gfl Environmental Inc (GFL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GFL has moved -3.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GFL has gained -13.8% 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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