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Highwoods Pptys Inc (HIW)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +28
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — HIW

Based on 368 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HIW 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
368 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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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

216 buying147 selling
Last quarter: 216 funds were net buyers (76 opened a brand new position + 140 added to an existing one). Only 147 were sellers (99 trimmed + 48 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HIW position: 47 → 56 → 56 → 76. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
228 out of 368 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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Value +58% but shares only +14% — price-driven

Value
+57%
Shares
+14%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +58%, but actual share count only changed +14%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

49 → 47 → 56 → 56 → 76 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 56 → 56 → 76. A growing number of institutions are discovering HIW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 372 holders: 243 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 46 entered 1–2 years ago, and 83 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 367 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in HIW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q2, 216 hedge funds were net buyers of HIW (76 opened a new position, 140 added to an existing one), while 147 reduced or exited (99 trimmed, 48 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 59% of total institutional value in HIW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +28 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 368.

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

14 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HIW
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 363 340 6.76%
13F Shares 129M 116M 10.77%
Total Value $3.19B $2.11B 51.55%
New Positions 75 56 +19
Increased Positions 135 139 -4
Closed Positions 51 58 -7
Reduced Positions 99 95 +4
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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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 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Aew Capital Management L P 4.33% 2,399,904 $72.4M
2 Bayhunt Capital LLC 3.33% 99,315 $2.6M
3 CORDA Investment Management, LLC. 2.38% 1,284,718 $38.7M
4 GRS Advisors, LLC 2.04% 800,694 $24.1M
5 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.97% 38,933 $1.2M
6 Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC 0.38% 400,000 $12.1M
7 Rialto Wealth Management, LLC 0.28% 47,032 $1.4M
8 Fideuram - Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. 0.28% 305,809 $9.2M
9 Oak Thistle LLC 0.26% 88,340 $2.7M
10 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.26% 8,782 $265K
11 Hazelview Securities Inc. 0.25% 57,083 $1.8M
12 Odyssean, LLC 0.25% 50,792 $1.5M
13 Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC 0.21% 52,605 $1.6M
14 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.20% 202,213 $6.1M
15 Resurgent Financial Advisors LLC 0.17% 20,273 $611K
16 Gotham Asset Management, LLC 0.17% 2,382,143 $71.8M
17 SCS Capital Management LLC 0.17% 585,500 $17.7M
18 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.16% 107,484 $3.2M
19 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.13% 25,308 $763K
20 M&G Plc 0.12% 823,728 $24.7M
21 Daiwa Securities Group Inc. 0.12% 2,068,305 $62.4M
22 Quantinno Capital Management LP 0.11% 3,099,543 $93.5M
23 Inceptionr LLC 0.11% 14,710 $444K
24 Boothbay Fund Management, LLC 0.11% 265,161 $8.0M
25 BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC 0.09% 49,789 $1.5M
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?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HIW 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 HIW?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 216 funds were net buyers (76 opened a brand new position + 140 added to an existing one). Only 147 were sellers (99 trimmed + 48 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for HIW holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 367 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in HIW. 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 HIW?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 228 out of 368 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.

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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