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Gentex Corp (GNTX)

494 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GNTX. 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
↓ -24
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — GNTX

Based on 498 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 GNTX 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
498 hedge funds hold GNTX 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 GNTX is almost the same as a year ago (-15 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

259 buying257 selling
Last quarter: 259 funds bought or added vs 257 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 (-26 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 57 → 94 → 93 → 67. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 17% new
324 out of 498 hedge funds have held GNTX 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 — ~67 new funds/quarter

73 → 57 → 94 → 93 → 67 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 57 → 94 → 93 → 67. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 502 current holders: 350 (70%) 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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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 498 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — GNTX

In 2026 Q1, 259 hedge funds were net buyers of GNTX (67 opened a new position, 192 added to an existing one), while 257 reduced or exited (166 trimmed, 91 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 39% of total institutional value in GNTX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -24 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 498.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GNTX

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

Market Analysis: GNTX

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Company Profile: GNTX

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Gentex Corp (GNTX) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GNTX has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 75d ago
GNTX
+18.4%
XLY
+7.0%

GNTX outperformed XLY by +11.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
GNTX
+13.1%
XLY
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, GNTX outperformed XLY by +13.0% .

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.

35 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GNTX
494 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 494 522 -5.36%
13F Shares 197M 203M -3.02%
Total Value $4.19B $4.74B -11.77%
New Positions 64 93 -29
Increased Positions 192 167 +25
Closed Positions 92 78 +14
Reduced Positions 165 200 -35
Total Calls 2 0 100%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

494 + investors

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Top 25 GNTX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 West Michigan Advisors, LLC 8.61% 1,792,935 $39.2M
2 XXEC, Inc. 6.42% 1,541,062 $36.6M
3 MAC Alpha Capital Management, LP 3.90% 306,357 $6.7M
4 Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc 3.03% 608,982 $13.3M
5 Ariel Investments, LLC 2.04% 8,342,402 $182.3M
6 Disciplined Growth Investors Inc /Mn 2.02% 4,519,708 $98.8M
7 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 2.00% 1,988,653 $43.5M
8 Nitorum Capital, L.P. 1.96% 102,078 $2.2M
9 Schwerin Boyle Capital Management Inc 1.72% 621,286 $13.6M
10 Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC 1.37% 203,910 $4.5M
11 Triodos Investment Management BV 1.32% 801,000 $17.5M
12 Hendershot Investments Inc. 1.30% 441,908 $9.7M
13 Well Done, LLC 1.15% 357,699 $7.8M
14 Altrius Capital Management Inc 1.10% 251,989 $5.5M
15 Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC 0.97% 54,273 $1.2M
16 Values First Advisors, Inc. 0.87% 76,715 $1.7M
17 Alpha Omega Wealth Management LLC 0.85% 239,710 $5.2M
18 Lightrock Netherlands B.V. 0.85% 181,726 $4.0M
19 Cidel Asset Management Inc 0.77% 647,425 $14.1M
20 Parvin Asset Management, LLC 0.70% 44,720 $977K
21 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.69% 637,042 $13.9M
22 Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd 0.66% 188,734 $4.1M
23 Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. 0.63% 347,178 $7.6M
24 American Capital Management Inc 0.63% 534,356 $11.7M
25 Summit Street Capital Management, LLC 0.60% 192,825 $4.2M
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 — Gentex Corp (GNTX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GNTX?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GNTX 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 GNTX?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 259 funds bought or added vs 257 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 GNTX holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 56 of 498 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 GNTX?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 324 out of 498 hedge funds have held GNTX 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 Gentex Corp (GNTX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GNTX has moved +13.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +13.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GNTX has gained +18.4% vs +7.0% for XLY. 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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