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GULF IS FABRICATION INC (GIFI)

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

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Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — GIFI

Based on 59 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added GIFI 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
59 hedge funds hold GIFI 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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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+3 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

36 buying22 selling
Last quarter: 36 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 22 were sellers (14 trimmed + 8 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+24 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GIFI position: 5 → 5 → 1 → 25. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

53% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 32% new
31 out of 59 hedge funds have held GIFI 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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Value +138% but shares only +40% — price-driven

Value
+137%
Shares
+39%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +138%, but actual share count only changed +40%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

7 → 5 → 5 → 1 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 5 → 1 → 25. 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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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

58% veterans 10% 1-2yr 32% new
Of 59 current holders: 34 (58%) 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.

Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds

21% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 59 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GIFI

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

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

9 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: GIFI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 15 days 59 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 59 43 37.21%
13F Shares 7M 5M 39.69%
Total Value $84M $35M 137.73%
New Positions 25 1 +24
Increased Positions 12 10 +2
Closed Positions 8 9 -1
Reduced Positions 14 23 -9
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of GIFI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 IES Holdings, Inc. 3.96% 565,886 $6.8M
2 FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES MANAGEMENT INC 3.04% 1,010,693 $12.1M
3 GARDNER LEWIS ASSET MANAGEMENT L P 1.06% 350,281 $4.2M
4 Truffle Hound Capital, LLC 1.00% 320,884 $3.8M
5 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.68% 440,253 $5.3M
6 OXFORD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLP 0.38% 78,036 $934K
7 Chicago Capital Management, LLC 0.23% 36,819 $333K
8 GLAZER CAPITAL, LLC 0.22% 697,702 $8.4M
9 PRELUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.21% 238,633 $2.9M
10 TSA Wealth Managment LLC 0.18% 46,280 $554K
11 ABC ARBITRAGE SA 0.12% 105,421 $1.3M
12 CREDIT INDUSTRIEL ET COMMERCIAL 0.11% 119,999 $1.4M
13 Nierenberg Investment Management Company, LLC 0.10% 17,555 $210K
14 Values First Advisors, Inc. 0.09% 14,694 $176K
15 Groupe la Francaise 0.03% 180,001 $2.2M
16 VILLERE ST DENIS J & CO LLC 0.02% 20,000 $239K
17 PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. 0.02% 12,522 $150K
18 ODDO BHF ASSET MANAGEMENT SAS 0.02% 49,100 $588K
19 SHUFRO ROSE & CO LLC 0.01% 17,856 $214K
20 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% 623,124 $7.5M
21 RBF Capital, LLC 0.01% 21,209 $254K
22 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.01% 98,706 $1.2M
23 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.01% 31,630 $379K
24 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 19,235 $230K
25 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 19,371 $232K
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 — GULF IS FABRICATION INC (GIFI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GIFI?

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

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 36 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 11 added to an existing one). Only 22 were sellers (14 trimmed + 8 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GIFI holders?

Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds: 13 of 59 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% 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 GIFI?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 31 out of 59 hedge funds have held GIFI 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.