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Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A (GGAL)

139 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GGAL. 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
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — GGAL

Based on 140 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 GGAL 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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High ownership — 77% of 3.0Y peak

77% of all-time peak
140 funds currently hold this stock — 77% of the 3.0-year high of 183 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 15% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
25 fewer hedge funds hold GGAL compared to a year ago (-15% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

81 buying67 selling
Last quarter: 81 funds bought or added vs 67 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 (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 41 → 33 → 39 → 32. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 25% new
71 out of 140 hedge funds have held GGAL 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 — ~32 new funds/quarter

24 → 41 → 33 → 39 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 33 → 39 → 32. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 153 holders: 96 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 35 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 17% AUM from top-100

17% from top-100 AUM funds
26 of 132 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 17% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — 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 — GGAL

In 2026 Q1, 81 hedge funds were net buyers of GGAL (32 opened a new position, 49 added to an existing one), while 67 reduced or exited (43 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 140.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GGAL

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

Market Analysis: GGAL

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Company Profile: GGAL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A (GGAL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GGAL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 79d ago
GGAL
+20.1%
XLF
+9.5%

GGAL outperformed XLF by +10.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
GGAL
+37.5%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, GGAL outperformed XLF by +31.7% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
4.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
5.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GGAL
139 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 139 132 5.3%
13F Shares 34M 37M -7.21%
Total Value $1.50B $1.83B -17.75%
New Positions 32 39 -7
Increased Positions 47 40 +7
Closed Positions 25 43 -18
Reduced Positions 39 44 -5
Total Calls 11 13 -15.38%
Total Puts 10 10 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.91 0.77 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

139 + investors

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

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Top 25 GGAL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kirkoswald Asset Management LLC 17.87% 20,000 $934K
2 INCA Investments LLC 15.58% 940,056 $43.9M
3 Mak Capital One LLC 9.84% 1,429,075 $66.8M
4 Westwood Global Investments, LLC 9.41% 5,403,035 $252.4M
5 Aquamarine Financial (Cayman) Ltd 8.10% 2,360,982 $110.7M
6 Ping Capital Management, INC. 6.94% 520,500 $24.3M
7 Kora Management LP 4.38% 657,333 $30.7M
8 TT International Asset Management LTD 4.29% 841,858 $39.3M
9 Sagil Capital LLP 4.12% 231,958 $10.8M
10 Rwc Asset Advisors (us) LLC 3.42% 339,966 $15.9M
11 Moerus Capital Management LLC 3.02% 175,098 $8.2M
12 Gemsstock Ltd. 2.33% 473,448 $22.1M
13 Discovery Capital Management, LLC / Ct 2.11% 869,129 $40.6M
14 Chesapeake Asset Management LLC 1.70% 45,583 $2.1M
15 RWC Asset Management LLP 1.46% 747,876 $34.9M
16 Systrade AG 1.41% 45,000 $2.1M
17 Alpine Global Management, LLC 1.19% 170,000 $7.9M
18 Route One Investment Company, L.P. 1.15% 579,350 $27.1M
19 Absolute Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. 0.90% 168,677 $7.9M
20 PointState Capital LP 0.77% 1,296,753 $60.6M
21 Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. 0.73% 564,437 $30.4M
22 Long Focus Capital Management, LLC 0.62% 506,000 $23.6M
23 Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. 0.49% 41,586 $1.9M
24 Ramirez Asset Management, Inc. 0.43% 80,887 $3.6M
25 Steadtrust LLC 0.40% 15,204 $710K
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 — Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A (GGAL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GGAL?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 81 funds bought or added vs 67 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 GGAL holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 17% AUM from top-100: 26 of 132 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 17% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held GGAL?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 71 out of 140 hedge funds have held GGAL 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 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A (GGAL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GGAL has moved +37.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +31.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GGAL has gained +20.1% vs +9.5% for XLF. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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