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Alphabet Inc (GOOGL)

6K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GOOGL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -8
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — GOOGL

Based on 5611 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 GOOGL 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
5,611 hedge funds hold GOOGL 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+837 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

2538 buying3031 selling
Last quarter: 3,031 funds reduced or exited vs 2,538 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-449 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 311 → 375 → 754 → 305. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 15% new
3,814 out of 5,611 hedge funds have held GOOGL 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

258 → 311 → 375 → 754 → 305 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 311 → 375 → 754 → 305. 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 — 69% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 5,812 holders: 3,989 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 769 entered 1–2 years ago, and 1,054 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
73 of 5595 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in GOOGL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — GOOGL

In 2026 Q1, 2538 hedge funds were net buyers of GOOGL (305 opened a new position, 2233 added to an existing one), while 3031 reduced or exited (2718 trimmed, 313 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 51% of total institutional value in GOOGL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -8 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 5611.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GOOGL

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

Market Analysis: GOOGL

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Company Profile: GOOGL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GOOGL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 74d ago
GOOGL
+24.4%
XLC
+1.1%

GOOGL outperformed XLC by +23.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
GOOGL
-9.8%
XLC
-3.4%

Since the filing became public, GOOGL outperformed XLC by -6.4% .

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 ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

227 top-rated funds 967 high-conviction
Consensus
10.0
/ 10
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Elite
9.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GOOGL
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 5535 5618 -1.48%
13F Shares 4.61B 4.78B -3.55%
Total Value $1.27T $1.45T -12.95%
New Positions 277 754 -477
Increased Positions 2150 1945 +205
Closed Positions 360 186 +174
Reduced Positions 2634 2483 +151
Total Calls 114 102 11.76%
Total Puts 97 103 -5.83%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.85 1.01 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 GOOGL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 7g Capital Management, LLC 30.84% 165,000 $47.4M
2 Hingham Institution for Savings 30.35% 119,450 $34.3M
3 True Blue (BVI) Ltd 28.61% 202,000 $58.1M
4 Torno Capital, LLC 25.78% 650,000 $186.9M
5 Georgetown University 24.88% 191,103 $55.0M
6 ArchPoint Investors 23.08% 337,065 $96.9M
7 Himalaya Capital Management LLC 22.85% 2,543,300 $731.4M
8 SHANDA ASSET MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS Ltd 21.78% 1,400,000 $402.6M
9 Greenwoods Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd. 21.66% 2,921,634 $840.1M
10 Evergreen Quality Fund GP, Ltd. 20.52% 3,119,200 $897.0M
11 KEYWISE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (HK) Ltd 20.13% 441,100 $126.8M
12 Linden Rose Investment LLC 19.48% 51,630 $14.8M
13 Gladstone Capital Management LLP 18.04% 624,783 $179.7M
14 Tikvah Management LLC 17.88% 200,650 $57.7M
15 Grafton Street Partners Management Company, LLC 17.51% 101,892 $29.3M
16 Kids Capital Management, L.P. 17.13% 63,000 $18.1M
17 Provident Trust Co 16.76% 2,786,854 $801.4M
18 Draper Asset Management, LLC 16.38% 100,229 $28.8M
19 Luma Capital S.A. - SPF 16.29% 58,870 $16.9M
20 Lattice Capital Management, LLC 16.09% 30,800 $9.2M
21 Torno Capital, LLC 15.87% 400,000 $115.0M
22 Fogel Capital Management, Inc. 15.76% 119,873 $34.5M
23 Positano Wealth Management Ltd 15.67% 73,646 $21.2M
24 Lindsell Train Ltd 15.63% 1,704,639 $490.2M
25 Jupiter Wealth Management LLC 15.15% 95,198 $38.3M
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 — Alphabet Inc (GOOGL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GOOGL?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 3,031 funds reduced or exited vs 2,538 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for GOOGL holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 73 of 5595 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in GOOGL. 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 GOOGL?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 3,814 out of 5,611 hedge funds have held GOOGL 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 Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GOOGL has moved -9.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.4% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GOOGL has gained +24.4% vs +1.1% for XLC. 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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