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Highwoods Pptys Inc (HIW)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — HIW

Based on 338 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 HIW positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
338 hedge funds hold HIW 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding HIW is almost the same as a year ago (+8 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

195 buying154 selling
Last quarter: 195 funds bought or added vs 154 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.
➡️

Steady new buyers — ~56 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 47 → 47 → 56 → 56. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 18% new
214 out of 338 hedge funds have held HIW 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 -29%

Value
-28%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -29%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

53 → 47 → 47 → 56 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 47 → 56 → 56. A growing number of institutions are discovering HIW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
🏛️

Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 342 current holders: 233 (68%) 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 — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 338 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 — HIW

In 2026 Q1, 195 hedge funds were net buyers of HIW (56 opened a new position, 139 added to an existing one), while 154 reduced or exited (95 trimmed, 59 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 39% of total institutional value in HIW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 338.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HIW

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

Market Analysis: HIW

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Company Profile: HIW

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Highwoods Pptys Inc (HIW) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HIW has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) 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 · 80d ago
HIW
+36.8%
XLRE
+7.4%

HIW outperformed XLRE by +29.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
HIW
+17.3%
XLRE
+1.5%

Since the filing became public, HIW outperformed XLRE by +15.8% .

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.

28 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HIW
337 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 337 341 -1.17%
13F Shares 115M 113M 1.75%
Total Value $2.07B $2.90B -28.75%
New Positions 55 56 -1
Increased Positions 138 122 +16
Closed Positions 59 51 +8
Reduced Positions 94 116 -22
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

337 + investors

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

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Top 25 HIW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bayhunt Capital LLC 4.21% 171,950 $4.4M
2 Aew Capital Management L P 3.46% 2,228,239 $47.7M
3 CORDA Investment Management, LLC. 1.90% 1,281,348 $27.4M
4 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.76% 38,933 $834K
5 Presima Securities ULC 0.69% 57,083 $1.2M
6 Heitman Real Estate Securities LLC 0.45% 293,803 $6.3M
7 Fideuram - Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. 0.32% 422,632 $9.0M
8 Sophron Capital Management L.P. 0.31% 49,717 $1.1M
9 Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC 0.25% 350,000 $7.5M
10 Chilton Capital Management LLC 0.23% 306,995 $6.6M
11 Rialto Wealth Management, LLC 0.23% 47,377 $1.0M
12 Oak Thistle LLC 0.22% 106,732 $2.3M
13 VARCOV Co. 0.20% 25,414 $544K
14 Odyssean, LLC 0.20% 25,186 $539K
15 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.17% 106,284 $2.3M
16 Safe Harbor Family Capital, LLC 0.16% 9,498 $203K
17 Resurgent Financial Advisors LLC 0.15% 19,153 $410K
18 Hazelview Securities Inc. 0.14% 34,473 $738K
19 SCS Capital Management LLC 0.13% 594,705 $12.7M
20 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.13% 36,170 $756K
21 Daiwa Securities Group Inc. 0.13% 2,102,346 $45.0M
22 BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC 0.12% 63,597 $1.4M
23 Gross & Hartman Investments LLC 0.11% 7,799 $201K
24 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.08% 35,848 $768K
25 Inceptionr LLC 0.07% 14,336 $307K
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 — Highwoods Pptys Inc (HIW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HIW?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 195 funds bought or added vs 154 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 HIW holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 53 of 338 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 HIW?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 214 out of 338 hedge funds have held HIW 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 Highwoods Pptys Inc (HIW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HIW has moved +17.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.5% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of +15.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HIW has gained +36.8% vs +7.4% for XLRE. 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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