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Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GILD. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +115
Streak
8Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — GILD

Based on 2307 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GILD 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
2,307 hedge funds hold GILD 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+334 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

1123 buying1046 selling
Last quarter: 1,123 funds bought or added vs 1,046 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 (-72 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 200 → 180 → 334 → 262. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 17% new
1,480 out of 2,307 hedge funds have held GILD 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

293 → 200 → 180 → 334 → 262 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 200 → 180 → 334 → 262. 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 — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 2,381 current holders: 1,646 (69%) 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.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 2307 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in GILD. 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 — GILD

In 2026 Q1, 1123 hedge funds were net buyers of GILD (262 opened a new position, 861 added to an existing one), while 1046 reduced or exited (899 trimmed, 147 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 56% of total institutional value in GILD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +115 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 2307.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GILD

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

Market Analysis: GILD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GILD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 73d ago
GILD
-10.5%
XLV
+4.3%

GILD outperformed XLV by -14.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 28d ago
GILD
-3.7%
XLV
+5.3%

Since the filing became public, GILD outperformed XLV by -9.0% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

111 top-rated funds 18 high-conviction
Consensus
8.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GILD
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2286 2192 4.29%
13F Shares 1.03B 1.10B -5.7%
Total Value $136.98B $130.54B 4.93%
New Positions 255 334 -79
Increased Positions 834 851 -17
Closed Positions 161 142 +19
Reduced Positions 876 742 +134
Total Calls 41 37 10.81%
Total Puts 38 37 2.7%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.93 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 GILD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Nexus Investment Management ULC 4.96% 254,722 $35.5M
2 Catalio Capital Management, LP 4.77% 163,905 $22.8M
3 Opes Wealth Management LLC 3.89% 169,652 $23.6M
4 Bellevue Group AG 3.88% 1,169,879 $163.0M
5 Kiltearn Partners LLP 3.76% 100,400 $14.0M
6 Twin Lakes Capital Management, LLC 3.68% 58,102 $8.1M
7 Sectoral Asset Management Inc 3.42% 27,490 $4.1M
8 Kessler Investment Group, LLC 3.29% 49,804 $6.9M
9 Mh & Associates Securities Management Corp /Adv 3.19% 26,264 $3.7M
10 Nia Impact Advisors, LLC 3.08% 49,642 $6.9M
11 Financial Advisors Network, Inc. 3.00% 155,861 $21.7M
12 Brookmont Capital Management 2.94% 37,697 $5.3M
13 Rhenman & Partners Asset Management AB 2.88% 167,750 $23.4M
14 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 2.88% 252,200 $35.1M
15 Kerusso Capital Management LLC 2.85% 40,822 $5.7M
16 Verity & Verity, LLC 2.83% 272,384 $38.0M
17 AlphaCentric Advisors LLC 2.82% 20,260 $2.8M
18 Atwood & Palmer Inc 2.73% 347,439 $48.4M
19 Parrish Capital LLC 2.66% 23,895 $2.9M
20 AIMZ Investment Advisors, LLC 2.64% 61,338 $8.5M
21 Abacus FCF Advisors LLC 2.59% 82,574 $11.5M
22 Railway Pension Investments Ltd 2.59% 1,303,365 $181.6M
23 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 2.48% 170,000 $23.7M
24 Wright Investors Service Inc 2.47% 56,272 $7.8M
25 CapWealth Advisors, LLC 2.43% 235,217 $32.8M
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 — Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GILD?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GILD 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 GILD?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 1,123 funds bought or added vs 1,046 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 GILD holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 2307 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in GILD. 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 GILD?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,480 out of 2,307 hedge funds have held GILD 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 Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GILD has moved -3.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.3% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -9.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GILD has gained -10.5% vs +4.3% for XLV. 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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