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Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -32
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
39%

Smart Money Signals — GPI

Based on 375 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GPI 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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High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
375 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 426 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
33 fewer hedge funds hold GPI compared to a year ago (-8% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying

158 buying245 selling
Last quarter: 245 funds sold vs only 158 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 60 → 42 → 51 → 43. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 15% new
246 out of 375 hedge funds have held GPI 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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Price up while funds trimmed (-52% value, -69% shares)

Value
-52%
Shares
-69%
Last quarter: total value of institutional GPI holdings rose -52% even though funds reduced share count by 69%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~43 new funds/quarter

63 → 60 → 42 → 51 → 43 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 42 → 51 → 43. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 391 holders: 284 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 39 entered 1–2 years ago, and 68 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 374 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in GPI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — GPI

In 2026 Q1, 158 hedge funds were net buyers of GPI (43 opened a new position, 115 added to an existing one), while 245 reduced or exited (170 trimmed, 75 sold completely) — a 39% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 41% of total institutional value in GPI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -32 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 375.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GPI

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

Market Analysis: GPI

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Company Profile: GPI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GPI 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 · 82d ago
GPI
-5.3%
XLY
+7.5%

GPI outperformed XLY by -12.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
GPI
+0.0%
XLY
+0.5%

Since the filing became public, GPI outperformed XLY by -0.5% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

24 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GPI
372 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 372 407 -8.6%
13F Shares 12M 37M -69.04%
Total Value $3.71B $7.73B -52.0%
New Positions 41 51 -10
Increased Positions 110 110 -
Closed Positions 76 56 +20
Reduced Positions 168 187 -19
Total Calls 9 8 12.5%
Total Puts 7 7 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.78 0.88 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

372 + investors

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

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Top 25 GPI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Conifer Management, L.L.C. 47.66% 755,032 $249.6M
2 Lakewood Capital Management, LP 4.45% 213,076 $70.4M
3 Covalis Capital LLP 2.48% 122,127 $40.4M
4 Woodson Capital Management, LP 2.29% 44,000 $14.5M
5 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 2.02% 14,627 $4.8M
6 Darwins River Capital, LP 1.87% 10,543 $3.5M
7 LRT Capital Management, LLC 1.50% 4,877 $1.6M
8 Moon Capital Management LP 1.20% 5,997 $2.0M
9 Factorial Partners, LLC 1.17% 4,890 $1.6M
10 Shellback Capital, LP 0.94% 20,000 $6.6M
11 Advent International, L.P. 0.92% 117,752 $38.9M
12 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.88% 54,244 $17.9M
13 ClearAlpha Technologies LP 0.87% 1,277 $422K
14 HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC 0.63% 33,745 $11.2M
15 R Squared Ltd 0.41% 2,277 $753K
16 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.32% 32,942 $10.9M
17 Renaissance Group LLC 0.31% 22,291 $7.4M
18 EULAV Asset Management 0.30% 28,015 $9.3M
19 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.29% 15,611 $5.2M
20 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.29% 26,511 $8.8M
21 OneAscent Investment Solutions LLC 0.28% 858 $284K
22 Burney Co/ 0.28% 27,389 $9.1M
23 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.25% 9,048 $3.0M
24 Arista Wealth Management, LLC 0.24% 6,070 $2.0M
25 Eventide Asset Management, LLC 0.23% 42,837 $14.2M
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 — Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GPI?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GPI 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 GPI?

Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying: Last quarter: 245 funds sold vs only 158 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for GPI holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 374 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in GPI. 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 GPI?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 246 out of 375 hedge funds have held GPI 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 Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GPI has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.5% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GPI has gained -5.3% vs +7.5% for XLY. 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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