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Hertz Global Hldgs Inc (HTZ)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +22
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — HTZ

Based on 297 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 HTZ 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
297 hedge funds hold HTZ 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
+21 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. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

159 buying145 selling
Last quarter: 159 funds bought or added vs 145 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 (+29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HTZ position: 65 → 59 → 34 → 63. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 16% new
191 out of 297 hedge funds have held HTZ 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 +12%, value -64%

Value
-63%
Shares
+11%
Last quarter: funds added +12% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -64%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

58 → 65 → 59 → 34 → 63 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 65 → 59 → 34 → 63. HTZ 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 — 74% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 332 holders: 247 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 30 entered 1–2 years ago, and 55 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 285 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — HTZ

In 2026 Q2, 159 hedge funds were net buyers of HTZ (63 opened a new position, 96 added to an existing one), while 145 reduced or exited (104 trimmed, 41 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 34% of total institutional value in HTZ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +22 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 297.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HTZ

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

Market Analysis: HTZ

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: HTZ
282 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 282 275 2.55%
13F Shares 431M 387M 11.43%
Total Value $972M $3.06B -68.26%
New Positions 62 34 +28
Increased Positions 94 92 +2
Closed Positions 43 57 -14
Reduced Positions 88 92 -4
Total Calls 20 12 66.67%
Total Puts 27 20 35.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.35 1.67 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

282 + investors

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

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Top 25 HTZ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Knighthead Capital Management, LLC 34.99% 181,455,469 $411.9M
2 CPV Partners, LLC 2.65% 3,210,268 $7.3M
3 Kore Advisors LP 0.82% 350,000 $793K
4 Unifi Asset Management LP 0.77% 220,937 $1.1M
5 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.72% 2,300,000 $5.2M
6 Crewe Advisors LLC 0.62% 3,794,106 $8.6M
7 Scientech Research LLC 0.58% 316,316 $716K
8 Skaana Management L.P. 0.52% 1,065,300 $2.4M
9 DLD Asset Management, LP 0.34% 2,250,000 $5.1M
10 Ghisallo Capital Management LLC 0.26% 5,744,624 $13.0M
11 Clearline Capital LP 0.24% 1,801,760 $4.1M
12 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.19% 1,791,644 $4.1M
13 Pershing Square INC. 0.17% 14,991,599 $34.0M
14 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.16% 235,631 $534K
15 Pingora Partners LLC 0.14% 102,700 $233K
16 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.12% 378,551 $857K
17 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.11% 540,000 $1.2M
18 Skaana Management L.P. 0.09% 191,800 $434K
19 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.09% 382,858 $867K
20 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.08% 790,800 $1.8M
21 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.07% 59,200 $134K
22 Optimize Financial INC. 0.07% 84,965 $192K
23 Alpine Global Management, LLC 0.07% 176,866 $401K
24 Summit Securities Group LLC 0.06% 296,600 $672K
25 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.06% 204,729 $465K
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 — Hertz Global Hldgs Inc (HTZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HTZ?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 159 funds bought or added vs 145 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 HTZ holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 48 of 285 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held HTZ?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 191 out of 297 hedge funds have held HTZ 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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