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Highland Opps & Income Fd (HFRO)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -10
Streak
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Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — HFRO

Based on 92 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HFRO 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
92 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 106 funds (reached 2024 Q4). 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 HFRO is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

35 buying47 selling
Last quarter: 47 funds reduced or exited vs 35 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 17 → 21 → 7. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

63% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 22% new
58 out of 92 hedge funds have held HFRO 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 — ~7 new funds/quarter

10 → 13 → 17 → 21 → 7 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 17 → 21 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

65% veterans 11% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 92 current holders: 60 (65%) 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.

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 92 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — HFRO

In 2026 Q1, 35 hedge funds were net buyers of HFRO (7 opened a new position, 28 added to an existing one), while 47 reduced or exited (30 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 43% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 26% of total institutional value in HFRO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -10 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 92.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HFRO

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

Market Analysis: HFRO

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Company Profile: HFRO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Highland Opps & Income Fd (HFRO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HFRO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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
HFRO
+27.5%
XLF
+9.5%

HFRO outperformed XLF by +18.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
HFRO
+18.9%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, HFRO outperformed XLF by +13.1% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

2 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
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Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HFRO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 92 102 -9.8%
13F Shares 30M 30M 0.79%
Total Value $164M $178M -7.97%
New Positions 7 21 -14
Increased Positions 28 24 +4
Closed Positions 17 12 +5
Reduced Positions 30 28 +2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 HFRO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. 5.27% 2,715,661 $15.5M
2 Altium Capital Management LLC 3.76% 277,068 $1.6M
3 Nexpoint Asset Management, L.P. 1.58% 4,128,895 $23.6M
4 Matisse Capital 1.50% 617,000 $3.5M
5 Closed-End Fund Advisors, Inc. 1.37% 235,324 $1.3M
6 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 1.34% 317,062 $1.8M
7 Saba Capital Management, L.P. 0.81% 5,147,237 $29.4M
8 Arlington Capital Management, Inc. 0.50% 154,306 $881K
9 Concorde Asset Management, LLC 0.47% 166,190 $949K
10 Gilpin Wealth Management, LLC 0.41% 91,642 $523K
11 AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC 0.35% 79,431 $454K
12 Aristides Capital LLC 0.17% 138,096 $789K
13 Papamarkou Wellner Asset Management inc. 0.16% 45,000 $257K
14 Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC 0.16% 77,388 $442K
15 North Ground Capital 0.15% 22,081 $126K
16 Ariadne Wealth Management, LP 0.14% 52,900 $302K
17 Integrated Capital Management, INC. 0.13% 33,966 $194K
18 Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC 0.11% 139,203 $795K
19 Melfa Wealth Management, INC. 0.10% 29,135 $166K
20 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.09% 672,800 $3.8M
21 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.07% 181,396 $1.0M
22 Abel Hall, LLC 0.04% 30,000 $171K
23 Nations Financial Group Inc, /Ia/ /Adv 0.04% 122,317 $698K
24 Oppenheimer & Co Inc 0.03% 460,222 $2.6M
25 Keystone Wealth Services, LLC 0.03% 21,330 $122K
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 — Highland Opps & Income Fd (HFRO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HFRO?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HFRO 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 HFRO?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 47 funds reduced or exited vs 35 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 HFRO holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 12 of 92 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 HFRO?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 58 out of 92 hedge funds have held HFRO 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 Highland Opps & Income Fd (HFRO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HFRO has moved +18.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +13.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HFRO has gained +27.5% vs +9.5% for XLF. 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.

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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