GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC (GSL): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC (GSL)

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

Smart Money Signals — GSL

Based on 187 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GSL 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

187 hedge funds hold GSL 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+31 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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 — 55% buying

102 buying84 selling

Last quarter: 102 funds bought or added vs 84 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 (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 26 → 43 → 37. 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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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 26% new

89 out of 187 hedge funds have held GSL 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

22 → 25 → 26 → 43 → 37 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 26 → 43 → 37. 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 — 53% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 53% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 30% new

Of 200 current holders: 106 (53%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

12% from top-100 AUM funds

17 of 187 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

4.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	200	186	7.53%
13F Shares	17M	18M	-4.93%
Total Value	$571M	$524M	9.03%
New Positions	39	45	-6
Increased Positions	80	74	+6
Closed Positions	26	20	+6
Reduced Positions	73	66	+7
Total Calls	8	8	-
Total Puts	7	5	40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.88	0.62	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

200

186

7.53%

13F Shares

17M

18M

-4.93%

Total Value

$571M

$524M

9.03%

New Positions

-6

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

40.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.88

0.62

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

200 + investors

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

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5% | SHOW: Active managers + show index funds

Top 25 institutional holders of GSL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	COMMONS CAPITAL, LLC	2.68%	86,000	$3.2M
2	Barnett & Company, Inc.	0.97%	33,605	$1.3M
3	Nicholas Wealth, LLC.	0.80%	30,973	$1.2M
4	ISTHMUS PARTNERS, LLC	0.48%	121,899	$4.5M
5	Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC	0.31%	23,664	$881K
6	Wealthstar Advisors, LLC	0.29%	16,732	$623K
7	HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC.	0.29%	94,674	$4K
8	DGS Capital Management, LLC	0.28%	46,036	$1.7M
9	Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc.	0.18%	44,427	$1.7M
10	Integrity Investment Advisors, LLC	0.17%	8,350	$311K
11	SEVEN MILE ADVISORY	0.14%	5,372	$200K
12	U S GLOBAL INVESTORS INC	0.08%	18,690	$696K
13	HIGHLINE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC	0.06%	6,700	$249K
14	Lansing Street Advisors	0.06%	6,776	$252K
15	Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd	0.06%	89,933	$3.3M
16	Fulcrum Capital LLC	0.04%	5,500	$205K
17	Provenance Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.04%	9,040	$337K
18	Intrua Financial, LLC	0.03%	8,300	$309K
19	Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC	0.03%	1,205	$45K
20	Founders Capital Management	0.02%	1,000	$37K
21	Kathmere Capital Management, LLC	0.02%	7,892	$294K
22	KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC	0.02%	9,185	$342K
23	KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC	0.01%	23,866	$889K
24	SBI Securities Co., Ltd.	0.01%	8,976	$334K
25	Janney Montgomery Scott LLC	0.01%	92,692	$3K

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 — GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC (GSL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GSL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GSL 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 GSL?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 102 funds bought or added vs 84 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 GSL holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100: 17 of 187 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held GSL?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 89 out of 187 hedge funds have held GSL 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.

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GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC (GSL)

Smart Money Signals — GSL

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +20% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 55% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Deep conviction — 53% of holders stayed 2+ years

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

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