Intercontinental Hotels Grou (IHG): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Intercontinental Hotels Grou (IHG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IHG has moved +14.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IHG gained +27.8% vs +8.9% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Intercontinental Hotels Grou (IHG)

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

Smart Money Signals — IHG

Based on 284 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IHG 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

284 hedge funds hold IHG 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+57 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

175 buying104 selling

Last quarter: 175 funds were net buyers (55 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 104 were sellers (72 trimmed + 32 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~55 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 41 → 36 → 57 → 55. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 45% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 31% new

127 out of 284 hedge funds have held IHG 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

37 → 41 → 36 → 57 → 55 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 36 → 57 → 55. A growing number of institutions are discovering IHG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 49% veterans vs 35% newcomers

■ 49% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 35% new

Entry-cohort mix of 284 holders: 139 (49%) are 2+ year veterans, 47 entered 1–2 years ago, and 98 (35%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 78% AUM from top-100 funds

78% from top-100 AUM funds

37 of 284 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 78% of total institutional value in IHG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	279	261	6.9%
13F Shares	15M	15M	-1.6%
Total Value	$1.87B	$2.06B	-9.53%
New Positions	52	57	-5
Increased Positions	120	102	+18
Closed Positions	34	32	+2
Reduced Positions	71	65	+6
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

279

261

6.9%

13F Shares

15M

-1.6%

Total Value

$1.87B

$2.06B

-9.53%

New Positions

-5

Increased Positions

120

102

+18

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

279 + investors

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

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 IHG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Henry James International Management Inc.	3.09%	64,133	$8.6M
2	Burkett Asset Management Ltd	2.60%	19,757	$2.6M
3	Abc Arbitrage SA	2.38%	134,259	$17.9M
4	Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth, LLC	0.62%	11,406	$1.5M
5	Storgate, LLC	0.30%	2,844	$380K
6	Fca Corp /Tx	0.23%	6,103	$815K
7	Athena Wealth Management, LLC	0.21%	1,539	$217K
8	Trillium Asset Management, LLC	0.21%	42,864	$6.2M
9	Voleon Capital Management LP	0.19%	66,883	$8.9M
10	PUREfi Wealth, LLC	0.18%	2,074	$277K
11	Morse Asset Management, Inc	0.16%	5,850	$781K
12	Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd	0.16%	7,390	$986K
13	Aperture Investors, LLC	0.14%	8,204	$1.1M
14	Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC	0.12%	53,033	$7.1M
15	Highland Capital Management, LLC	0.10%	14,753	$2.0M
16	Cordatus Wealth Management LLC	0.10%	3,247	$433K
17	Brown Financial Advisors	0.10%	2,013	$269K
18	Lazard Asset Management LLC	0.09%	414,953	$55.4M
19	Fox Run Management, L.L.C.	0.08%	3,727	$485K
20	Gradient Investments LLC	0.08%	37,404	$5.0M
21	CIBC Bancorp USA Inc.	0.07%	387,821	$51.8M
22	Mattson Financial Services, LLC	0.07%	2,098	$280K
23	Limestone Investment Advisors LP	0.06%	6,036	$806K
24	RIA Advisory Group LLC	0.06%	1,910	$255K
25	Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC	0.06%	7,710	$1.0M

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 — Intercontinental Hotels Grou (IHG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IHG?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added IHG 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 IHG?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 175 funds were net buyers (55 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 104 were sellers (72 trimmed + 32 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for IHG holders?

Elite ownership — 78% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 284 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 78% of total institutional value in IHG. 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 IHG?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 127 out of 284 hedge funds have held IHG 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 Intercontinental Hotels Grou (IHG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IHG has moved +14.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +12.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IHG has gained +27.8% vs +8.9% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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.

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Intercontinental Hotels Grou (IHG)

Smart Money Signals — IHG

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +25% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

Steady new buyers — ~55 new funds per quarter

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 49% veterans vs 35% newcomers

Elite ownership — 78% AUM from top-100 funds

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