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HAMILTON LANE INC (HLNE)

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

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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — HLNE

Based on 363 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HLNE 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
363 hedge funds hold HLNE 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+32 new funds entered over the past year (+10% 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 — 53% buying

215 buying191 selling
Last quarter: 215 funds bought or added vs 191 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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More new buyers each quarter (+39 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HLNE position: 50 → 89 → 48 → 87. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

50% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 25% new
180 out of 363 hedge funds have held HLNE 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 — ~87 new funds/quarter

69 → 50 → 89 → 48 → 87 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 89 → 48 → 87. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 55% of holders stayed 2+ years

55% veterans 17% 1-2yr 28% new
Of 363 current holders: 201 (55%) 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 — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 363 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in HLNE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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: HLNE

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

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Company Profile: HLNE

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

54 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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1.4
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HLNE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 363 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 363 350 3.71%
13F Shares 41M 42M -2.25%
Total Value $5.44B $5.60B -2.78%
New Positions 87 48 +39
Increased Positions 129 128 +1
Closed Positions 71 65 +6
Reduced Positions 120 143 -23
Total Calls 0 3 -100.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

363 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of HLNE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 1.16% 1,751,596 $174.1M
2 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.61% 325,465 $32.4M
3 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.27% 3,300 $328K
4 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.14% 46,170 $4.6M
5 Impact Capital Partners LLC 0.12% 3,864 $384K
6 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.09% 126,810 $12.6M
7 PRESILIUM PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.07% 4,058 $403K
8 NORTHSTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT Co 0.07% 3,150 $313K
9 Grey Fox Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.04% 2,199 $220K
10 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.04% 33,547 $3.3M
11 Diversified Trust Co 0.03% 16,830 $1.7M
12 MB, LEVIS & ASSOCIATES, LLC 0.03% 722 $72K
13 Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC 0.03% 9,900 $984K
14 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.03% 21,877 $2.2M
15 LVW Advisors, LLC 0.03% 2,787 $277K
16 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.02% 12,821 $1.3M
17 NORDEN GROUP LLC 0.02% 2,443 $243K
18 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 11,800 $1K
19 TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC 0.02% 8,885 $883K
20 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.02% 9,086 $903K
21 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.02% 50,096 $5.0M
22 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.02% 143 $14K
23 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 11,909 $1.2M
24 ELEVATION POINT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.01% 4,275 $427K
25 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.01% 37,238 $4K
Investor Ownership
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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 — HAMILTON LANE INC (HLNE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLNE?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 215 funds bought or added vs 191 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 HLNE holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 363 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in HLNE. 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 HLNE?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 180 out of 363 hedge funds have held HLNE 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.