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Openlane Inc (KAR)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +56
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — KAR

Based on 351 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 KAR 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
351 hedge funds hold KAR 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+82 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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 — 60% buying

204 buying136 selling
Last quarter: 204 funds were net buyers (89 opened a brand new position + 115 added to an existing one). Only 136 were sellers (103 trimmed + 33 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+37 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KAR position: 55 → 59 → 52 → 89. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 22% new
204 out of 351 hedge funds have held KAR 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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Value +47% but shares only +8% — price-driven

Value
+47%
Shares
+7%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +47%, but actual share count only changed +8%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

45 → 55 → 59 → 52 → 89 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 55 → 59 → 52 → 89. A growing number of institutions are discovering KAR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 354 holders: 231 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 92 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 349 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in KAR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — KAR

In 2026 Q2, 204 hedge funds were net buyers of KAR (89 opened a new position, 115 added to an existing one), while 136 reduced or exited (103 trimmed, 33 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 58% of total institutional value in KAR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +56 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 351.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KAR

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

Market Analysis: KAR

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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.

14 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KAR
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 346 295 17.29%
13F Shares 108M 105M 2.72%
Total Value $4.34B $3.03B 43.13%
New Positions 88 52 +36
Increased Positions 114 98 +16
Closed Positions 35 53 -18
Reduced Positions 101 89 +12
Total Calls 5 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 KAR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TFJ Management, LLC 15.73% 786,153 $32.4M
2 Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP 6.57% 4,967,144 $204.8M
3 Advisory Research Inc 6.31% 1,533,557 $63.2M
4 Paradice Investment Management LLC 4.53% 688,670 $28.4M
5 Lone Peak Global Investors LLC 3.80% 668,706 $27.6M
6 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 3.42% 250,000 $10.3M
7 No Street GP LP 3.35% 1,350,000 $55.7M
8 Park West Asset Management LLC 3.16% 1,124,348 $46.4M
9 Kimelman & Baird, LLC 2.33% 762,535 $31.4M
10 Mountain Lake Investment Management LLC 2.04% 79,537 $3.3M
11 Prospect Capital Advisors, LLC 1.96% 104,750 $4.3M
12 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 1.27% 299,031 $12.3M
13 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 1.15% 440,010 $18.1M
14 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.93% 153,332 $6.3M
15 Marathon Asset Management Ltd 0.83% 494,113 $20.4M
16 KR Capital LP 0.76% 184,876 $7.6M
17 SG Capital Management LLC 0.70% 207,081 $8.5M
18 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.62% 26,000 $1.1M
19 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.56% 152,428 $6.3M
20 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.42% 62,894 $2.6M
21 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.41% 480,580 $19.8M
22 Driehaus Capital Management LLC 0.36% 1,515,210 $62.5M
23 Concentric Capital Strategies, LP 0.34% 148,554 $6.1M
24 RBF Capital, LLC 0.33% 194,000 $8.0M
25 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.30% 322,560 $13.3M
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 — Openlane Inc (KAR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KAR?

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

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 204 funds were net buyers (89 opened a brand new position + 115 added to an existing one). Only 136 were sellers (103 trimmed + 33 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KAR holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 349 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in KAR. 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 KAR?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 204 out of 351 hedge funds have held KAR 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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