Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GSL has moved +10.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -9.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +19.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), GSL gained +21.9% vs -8.4% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL)

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

Smart Money Signals — GSL

Based on 209 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 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

209 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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Fast accumulation — +32% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+51 new funds entered over the past year (+32% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

119 buying88 selling

Last quarter: 119 funds bought or added vs 88 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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Steady new buyers — ~38 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 45 → 37 → 33 → 38. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 27% new

101 out of 209 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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Steady discovery — ~38 new funds/quarter

31 → 45 → 37 → 33 → 38 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 37 → 33 → 38. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 33% newcomers

■ 53% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 33% new

Entry-cohort mix of 217 holders: 115 (53%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 71 (33%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds

30 of 208 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

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 (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	207	197	5.08%
13F Shares	17M	18M	-5.15%
Total Value	$555M	$579M	-4.28%
New Positions	38	33	+5
Increased Positions	78	73	+5
Closed Positions	27	29	-2
Reduced Positions	59	51	+8
Total Calls	5	5	-
Total Puts	4	5	-20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.8	1.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

207

197

5.08%

13F Shares

17M

18M

-5.15%

Total Value

$555M

$579M

-4.28%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-2

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

-20.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.8

1.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

207 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 GSL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Royal Palms Capital LLC	4.08%	123,530	$4.6M
2	Lonestar Capital Management LLC	3.16%	290,000	$10.9M
3	Commons Capital, LLC	2.26%	86,000	$3.2M
4	Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC.	1.42%	761,080	$28.6M
5	Barnett & Company, Inc.	0.96%	34,365	$1.3M
6	RBF Capital, LLC	0.68%	437,463	$16.4M
7	Nicholas Wealth, LLC.	0.64%	31,076	$1.2M
8	BankChampaign, National Association	0.62%	21,440	$806K
9	Parvin Asset Management, LLC	0.61%	20,575	$774K
10	Oceanic Investment Management LTD	0.58%	12,055	$453K
11	Donald Smith & CO., INC.	0.49%	740,941	$27.9M
12	JMN Financial LLC	0.47%	16,089	$605K
13	Isthmus Partners, LLC	0.44%	120,746	$4.5M
14	Lifetime Wealth Management P.C.	0.34%	15,523	$584K
15	Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC	0.29%	24,394	$917K
16	Crescent Grove Advisors, LLC	0.23%	73,994	$2.8M
17	Wulff, Hansen & CO.	0.20%	6,805	$256K
18	Virtus Advisers, LLC	0.19%	13,101	$493K
19	Wealthstar Advisors, LLC	0.18%	16,682	$627K
20	Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc.	0.15%	41,368	$1.6M
21	Navellier & Associates Inc	0.15%	49,379	$1.9M
22	Seven Mile Advisory	0.14%	5,372	$202K
23	Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC	0.14%	44,613	$1.7M
24	Fairscale Capital, LLC	0.13%	5,749	$216K
25	Ariadne Wealth Management, LP	0.12%	7,424	$279K

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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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 — 57% buying: Last quarter: 119 funds bought or added vs 88 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?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 30 of 208 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 GSL?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 101 out of 209 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.

Is it too late to buy Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GSL has moved +10.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -9.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +19.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), GSL has gained +21.9% vs -8.4% for XLI. 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.

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Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL)

Smart Money Signals — GSL

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +32% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

Steady new buyers — ~38 new funds per quarter

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~38 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 33% newcomers

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

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