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Openlane Inc (KAR)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — KAR

Based on 293 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KAR positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
293 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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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+40 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

149 buying143 selling
Last quarter: 149 funds bought or added vs 143 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 44 → 55 → 59 → 52. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 18% new
185 out of 293 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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Growing discovery — still being found

43 → 44 → 55 → 59 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 55 → 59 → 52. 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 — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 293 holders: 199 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 68 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 293 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q1, 149 hedge funds were net buyers of KAR (52 opened a new position, 97 added to an existing one), while 143 reduced or exited (89 trimmed, 54 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 41% of total institutional value in KAR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 293.

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.

22 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KAR
292 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 292 295 -1.02%
13F Shares 105M 105M -0.16%
Total Value $3.03B $3.19B -5.0%
New Positions 51 59 -8
Increased Positions 97 99 -2
Closed Positions 54 50 +4
Reduced Positions 89 105 -16
Total Calls 0 2 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 KAR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TFJ Management, LLC 16.21% 786,153 $22.9M
2 Sunriver Management LLC 7.48% 1,518,196 $44.3M
3 Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP 5.26% 4,967,144 $144.8M
4 Advisory Research Inc 4.59% 1,281,612 $37.4M
5 Paradice Investment Management LLC 4.31% 786,849 $22.9M
6 Lone Peak Global Investors LLC 4.16% 857,029 $25.0M
7 Park West Asset Management LLC 3.08% 1,245,863 $36.3M
8 Sapience Investments, LLC 2.84% 751 $22K
9 Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC 2.72% 321,800 $9.4M
10 No Street GP LP 2.62% 1,350,000 $39.4M
11 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 1.97% 250,000 $7.3M
12 Kimelman & Baird, LLC 1.87% 779,884 $22.7M
13 Mountain Lake Investment Management LLC 1.50% 79,537 $2.3M
14 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 1.45% 299,031 $8.7M
15 Marathon Asset Management Ltd 1.23% 1,104,351 $32.2M
16 VARCOV Co. 0.94% 86,096 $2.5M
17 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.85% 194,128 $5.7M
18 SG Capital Management LLC 0.55% 286,174 $8.3M
19 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.53% 26,000 $758K
20 RBF Capital, LLC 0.30% 197,000 $5.7M
21 HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC 0.29% 177,162 $5.2M
22 MQS Management LLC 0.24% 12,160 $354K
23 Mawer Investment Management Ltd. 0.20% 1,084,675 $31.6M
24 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.20% 252,300 $7.4M
25 Woodline Partners LP 0.20% 1,807,620 $52.7M
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KAR positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for KAR?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 149 funds bought or added vs 143 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 KAR holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 293 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% 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?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 185 out of 293 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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