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Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT)

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Current Price
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +95
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — HLT

Based on 1287 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HLT 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
1,287 hedge funds hold HLT 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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Fast accumulation — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+240 new funds entered over the past year (+23% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

701 buying539 selling
Last quarter: 701 funds bought or added vs 539 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 (+31 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HLT position: 118 → 192 → 169 → 200. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 23% new
721 out of 1,287 hedge funds have held HLT 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 +52%, value +13%

Value
+13%
Shares
+52%
Last quarter: funds added +52% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +13%. 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

159 → 118 → 192 → 169 → 200 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 118 → 192 → 169 → 200. A growing number of institutions are discovering HLT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,331 holders: 793 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 183 entered 1–2 years ago, and 355 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
72 of 1279 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in HLT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — HLT

In 2026 Q2, 701 hedge funds were net buyers of HLT (200 opened a new position, 501 added to an existing one), while 539 reduced or exited (434 trimmed, 105 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 63% of total institutional value in HLT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +95 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1287.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HLT

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

Market Analysis: HLT

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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.

38 top-rated funds 15 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HLT
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1272 1192 6.71%
13F Shares 218M 214M 1.74%
Total Value $68.47B $60.79B 12.64%
New Positions 199 169 +30
Increased Positions 488 442 +46
Closed Positions 111 121 -10
Reduced Positions 416 423 -7
Total Calls 23 21 9.52%
Total Puts 27 29 -6.9%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.17 1.38 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 HLT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Gray Foundation 53.29% 731,666 $241.8M
2 Pelham Capital Ltd. 15.06% 80,000 $26.4M
3 Obion Capital Management LP 13.46% 47,901 $15.8M
4 Camrose Capital Investment Partners LLP 12.09% 323,699 $107.0M
5 Anabranch Capital Management, LP 11.30% 44,775 $14.8M
6 GFI Investment Counsel Ltd. 9.70% 216,490 $71.5M
7 Foxhaven Asset Management, LP 8.81% 994,998 $328.8M
8 Clio Asset Management LLC 8.50% 32,362 $10.7M
9 Lansing Management LP 7.89% 39,435 $13.0M
10 Shelter Rock Management, LLC 7.39% 23,052 $7.6M
11 Drystone LLC 7.07% 26,031 $8.6M
12 Visualize Group LP 6.17% 54,240 $17.9M
13 Masterton Capital Management, LP 5.24% 18,720 $6.2M
14 Tenere Capital LLC 5.10% 19,426 $6.4M
15 Hudson Way Capital Management LLC 4.28% 145,410 $48.1M
16 One Madison Group LLC 3.81% 120,000 $39.7M
17 Jackson Hill Advisors, LLC 3.41% 20,350 $6.7M
18 Haven Capital Group, Inc. 3.36% 12,661 $4.2M
19 Broad Run Investment Management, LLC 3.26% 64,139 $21.2M
20 South Street Advisors LLC 3.17% 73,631 $24.3M
21 Flat Footed LLC 2.92% 115,500 $38.2M
22 Ilex Capital Partners (UK) LLP 2.69% 396,381 $131.0M
23 Eschler Asset Management LLP 2.56% 4,358 $1.4M
24 Winslow Capital Management, LLC 2.49% 2,187,153 $722.8M
25 Shellback Capital, LP 2.46% 85,000 $28.1M
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 — Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLT?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 701 funds bought or added vs 539 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 HLT holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 72 of 1279 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in HLT. 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 HLT?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 721 out of 1,287 hedge funds have held HLT 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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