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Ww Grainger Inc (GWW)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GWW. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +26
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — GWW

Based on 1260 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GWW 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
1,260 hedge funds hold GWW 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+55 new funds entered over the past year (+5% 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 — 50% buying

563 buying560 selling
Last quarter: 563 funds bought or added vs 560 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 (-42 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 139 → 100 → 177 → 135. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 15% new
840 out of 1,260 hedge funds have held GWW 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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Growing discovery — still being found

121 → 139 → 100 → 177 → 135 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 139 → 100 → 177 → 135. A growing number of institutions are discovering GWW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,300 holders: 891 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 170 entered 1–2 years ago, and 239 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 1254 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in GWW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — GWW

In 2026 Q1, 563 hedge funds were net buyers of GWW (135 opened a new position, 428 added to an existing one), while 560 reduced or exited (451 trimmed, 109 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 48% of total institutional value in GWW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +26 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1260.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GWW

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

Market Analysis: GWW

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Company Profile: GWW

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ww Grainger Inc (GWW) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GWW has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 79d ago
GWW
+20.2%
XLI
+11.0%

GWW outperformed XLI by +9.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
GWW
+3.0%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, GWW outperformed XLI by -1.8% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

71 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
8.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GWW
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1250 1234 1.3%
13F Shares 35M 37M -4.82%
Total Value $36.86B $35.89B 2.71%
New Positions 134 177 -43
Increased Positions 418 375 +43
Closed Positions 118 125 -7
Reduced Positions 439 456 -17
Total Calls 22 20 10.0%
Total Puts 24 18 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.09 0.9 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 GWW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bancreek Capital Management, LP 11.99% 2,541 $2.8M
2 Birch Capital Management, LLC 8.17% 14,303 $15.6M
3 Srb Corp 4.48% 66,861 $72.9M
4 Spring Capital Management, LLC 4.39% 7,958 $8.7M
5 Bey-Douglas LLC 3.89% 4,086 $4.5M
6 Suncoast Equity Management 3.67% 28,044 $30.6M
7 Peninsula Asset Management Inc 3.19% 5,733 $6.3M
8 Junto Capital Management LP 3.13% 136,237 $148.6M
9 Advanced Asset Management Advisors Inc 3.09% 10,250 $11.2M
10 Barlow Wealth Partners, LLC 2.68% 20,764 $24.1M
11 Night Squared LP 2.67% 16,668 $18.2M
12 Aurdan Capital Management, LLC 2.60% 7,938 $8.7M
13 Hummer Financial Advisory Services Inc 2.60% 3,367 $3.7M
14 Amanah Holdings Trust 2.52% 21,000 $22.9M
15 Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP 2.17% 210,918 $230.1M
16 Eurizon SLJ Capital Ltd 2.10% 4,176 $4.4M
17 Parnassus Investments, LLC 2.08% 651,243 $710.4M
18 Running Oak Capital LLC 2.01% 13,644 $14.9M
19 Marietta Investment Partners LLC 1.93% 8,851 $9.7M
20 Greatmark Investment Partners, INC. 1.76% 13,781 $15.0M
21 Dundas Partners LLP 1.73% 19,901 $21.7M
22 LS Investment Advisors, LLC 1.68% 10,275 $11.2M
23 Carderock Capital Management Inc 1.65% 6,114 $6.7M
24 Isthmus Partners, LLC 1.61% 14,054 $15.3M
25 JGP Wealth Management, LLC 1.60% 14,134 $15.4M
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 — Ww Grainger Inc (GWW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GWW?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 563 funds bought or added vs 560 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 GWW holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 1254 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in GWW. 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 GWW?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 840 out of 1,260 hedge funds have held GWW 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 Ww Grainger Inc (GWW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GWW has moved +3.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GWW has gained +20.2% vs +11.0% for XLI. 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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