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HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI)

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

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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +17
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — HLI

Based on 545 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HLI 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
545 hedge funds hold HLI 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+62 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

261 buying298 selling
Last quarter: 298 funds reduced or exited vs 261 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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More new buyers each quarter (+27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HLI position: 76 → 75 → 71 → 98. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

54% conviction (2yr+) 26% medium 20% new
297 out of 545 hedge funds have held HLI 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

98 → 76 → 75 → 71 → 98 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 76 → 75 → 71 → 98. A growing number of institutions are discovering HLI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

58% veterans 14% 1-2yr 28% new
Of 550 current holders: 321 (58%) 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.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 545 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in HLI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HLI

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

Market Analysis: HLI

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Company Profile: HLI

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

33 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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2.0
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HLI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 550 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 550 533 3.19%
13F Shares 54M 54M 0.28%
Total Value $9.14B $10.70B -14.5%
New Positions 98 71 +27
Increased Positions 175 177 -2
Closed Positions 82 68 +14
Reduced Positions 219 213 +6
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 2 3 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

550 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of HLI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BARLOW WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 3.70% 205,159 $33.3M
2 Franklin, Parlapiano, Turner & Welch, LLC 2.00% 52,964 $8.4M
3 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.70% 118,797 $17.1M
4 Weil Company, Inc. 0.67% 20,740 $3.0M
5 ATWOOD & PALMER INC 0.59% 72,270 $10.4M
6 Stegent Equity Advisors, Inc. 0.56% 4,593 $660K
7 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.46% 3,850 $553K
8 J2 Capital Management Inc 0.45% 4,567 $656K
9 Faithward Advisors, LLC 0.40% 19,369 $2.8M
10 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.36% 248,770 $35.7M
11 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.24% 232,980 $33.5M
12 DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT INC 0.24% 9,654 $1.4M
13 Oak Thistle LLC 0.19% 13,954 $2.0M
14 Wealthcare Capital Partners, LLC 0.16% 2,334 $335K
15 Mayflower Financial Advisors, LLC 0.14% 1,122,126 $1.2M
16 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.14% 10,271 $1.5M
17 MQS Management LLC 0.14% 1,393 $200K
18 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.11% 39,687 $5.7M
19 JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. 0.08% 5,248 $754K
20 Sendero Wealth Management, LLC 0.08% 5,212 $749K
21 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.08% 1,930 $277K
22 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.07% 2,077 $298K
23 NORDEN GROUP LLC 0.07% 4,878 $701K
24 HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.06% 8,358 $1.2M
25 First Bank & Trust 0.06% 2,717 $390K
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% 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 — HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLI?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HLI 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 HLI?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 298 funds reduced or exited vs 261 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 HLI holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 545 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in HLI. 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 HLI?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 297 out of 545 hedge funds have held HLI 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.