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Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE)

589 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GWRE. 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
↓ -72
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — GWRE

Based on 591 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GWRE 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 — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
591 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 676 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding GWRE is almost the same as a year ago (+9 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

347 buying367 selling
Last quarter: 367 funds reduced or exited vs 347 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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Steady new buyers — ~99 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 140 → 88 → 98 → 99. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 20% new
323 out of 591 hedge funds have held GWRE 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +2%, value -25%

Value
-25%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -25%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~99 new funds/quarter

116 → 140 → 88 → 98 → 99 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 140 → 88 → 98 → 99. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 612 holders: 369 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 75 entered 1–2 years ago, and 168 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds

28% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 589 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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 — GWRE

In 2026 Q1, 347 hedge funds were net buyers of GWRE (99 opened a new position, 248 added to an existing one), while 367 reduced or exited (196 trimmed, 171 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 28% of total institutional value in GWRE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -72 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 591.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GWRE

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

Market Analysis: GWRE

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Company Profile: GWRE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GWRE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
GWRE
-18.1%
XLK
+39.1%

GWRE outperformed XLK by -57.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
GWRE
-5.8%
XLK
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, GWRE outperformed XLK by -10.6% .

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.

38 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
6.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GWRE
589 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 589 663 -11.16%
13F Shares 85M 84M 1.53%
Total Value $12.39B $16.62B -25.44%
New Positions 98 98 -
Increased Positions 242 191 +51
Closed Positions 172 111 +61
Reduced Positions 191 282 -91
Total Calls 11 8 37.5%
Total Puts 12 8 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.09 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

589 + investors

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Top 25 GWRE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Linonia Partnership LP 21.25% 7,651,130 $1.14B
2 Oberndorf William E 17.31% 61,751 $9.2M
3 Greenstone Partners & Co., LLC 15.31% 404,319 $60.5M
4 Darsana Capital Partners LP 12.74% 4,000,000 $598.2M
5 Route One Investment Company, L.P. 11.77% 1,849,364 $276.6M
6 BRX Global LP 10.45% 53,601 $8.0M
7 Oakcliff Capital Partners, LP 9.51% 144,183 $21.6M
8 Teca Partners, LP 6.09% 59,099 $8.8M
9 Gavilan Investment Partners LLC 6.01% 149,500 $22.4M
10 Hudson Way Capital Management LLC 5.94% 415,635 $62.2M
11 H Squared Management LP 5.79% 42,000 $6.3M
12 Soma Equity Partners LP 4.25% 385,359 $57.6M
13 RGM Capital, LLC 3.59% 367,744 $73.9M
14 Makena Capital Management LLC 3.46% 200,643 $30.0M
15 Sandhill Capital Partners LLC 3.11% 242,036 $36.2M
16 Bamco Inc /Ny/ 2.98% 6,597,453 $986.7M
17 Brown Capital Management LLC 2.78% 130,955 $19.6M
18 American Capital Management Inc 2.60% 324,196 $48.5M
19 Buckhead Capital Management LLC 1.95% 34,683 $5.2M
20 Highlander Partners, L.P. 1.93% 33,000 $4.9M
21 Shannon River Fund Management LLC 1.79% 62,863 $9.4M
22 Df Dent & Co Inc 1.77% 618,275 $92.5M
23 Cypress Point Investment Management LP 1.71% 48,589 $7.3M
24 Night Owl Capital Management, LLC 1.42% 81,448 $12.2M
25 Bayberry Capital Partners LP 1.32% 28,500 $4.3M
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 — Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GWRE?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GWRE 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 GWRE?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 367 funds reduced or exited vs 347 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 GWRE holders?

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds: 58 of 589 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% 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 GWRE?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 323 out of 591 hedge funds have held GWRE 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 Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GWRE has moved -5.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -10.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GWRE has gained -18.1% vs +39.1% for XLK. 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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