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Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — HOV

Based on 150 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HOV 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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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
150 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 162 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding HOV is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

71 buying67 selling
Last quarter: 71 funds bought or added vs 67 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 (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HOV position: 27 → 26 → 15 → 24. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 31% medium ■ 14% new
82 out of 150 hedge funds have held HOV 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

24 → 27 → 26 → 15 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 26 → 15 → 24. HOV is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 19% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 150 holders: 93 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 28 entered 1–2 years ago, and 29 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 150 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in HOV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — HOV

In 2026 Q1, 71 hedge funds were net buyers of HOV (24 opened a new position, 47 added to an existing one), while 67 reduced or exited (46 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 42% of total institutional value in HOV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 150.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HOV

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

Market Analysis: HOV

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Company Profile: HOV

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HOV has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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
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XLY
nan%

HOV outperformed XLY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
HOV
nan%
XLY
nan%

Since the filing became public, HOV outperformed XLY by nan% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HOV
149 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 149 147 1.36%
13F Shares 3M 3M -0.15%
Total Value $338M $313M 7.97%
New Positions 23 15 +8
Increased Positions 47 54 -7
Closed Positions 21 30 -9
Reduced Positions 46 47 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

149 + investors

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

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Top 25 HOV holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Forager Capital Management, LLC 13.05% 236,315 $26.2M
2 Towle & Co 2.65% 61,581 $6.8M
3 VARCOV Co. 0.52% 12,505 $1.4M
4 Globeflex Capital L P 0.29% 17,534 $1.9M
5 Denali Advisors LLC 0.20% 16,111 $1.8M
6 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.15% 4,590 $509K
7 Oakum Bay Capital LLC 0.15% 2,441 $271K
8 Legal Advantage Investments, Inc. 0.11% 1,950 $216K
9 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.11% 49,715 $5.5M
10 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.05% 73,146 $8.1M
11 PDT Partners, LLC 0.05% 7,236 $803K
12 D'Orazio & Associates, Inc. 0.04% 2,458 $273K
13 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.03% 25,008 $2.8M
14 Koss-Olinger Consulting, LLC 0.03% 3,291 $365K
15 Trexquant Investment LP 0.03% 36,715 $4.1M
16 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.03% 163,415 $18.1M
17 Mutual Advisors, LLC 0.03% 11,448 $1.3M
18 RBF Capital, LLC 0.02% 4,000 $444K
19 Boothbay Fund Management, LLC 0.02% 12,521 $1.4M
20 Royce & Associates LP 0.02% 14,155 $1.6M
21 Brevan Howard Capital Management LP 0.01% 11,126 $1.2M
22 Teacher Retirement System of Texas 0.01% 22,452 $2.5M
23 Belpointe Asset Management LLC 0.01% 2,444 $271K
24 International Assets Investment Management, LLC 0.01% 1,200 $134K
25 D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. 0.01% 110,305 $12.2M
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 — Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HOV?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 71 funds bought or added vs 67 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 HOV holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 150 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in HOV. 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 HOV?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 82 out of 150 hedge funds have held HOV 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 Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HOV has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HOV has gained nan% vs nan% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near 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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