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Karooooo Ltd (KARO)

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

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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — KARO

Based on 67 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 KARO 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
67 hedge funds hold KARO 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 — +72% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+72% 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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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

35 buying24 selling
Last quarter: 35 funds bought or added vs 24 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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Steady new buyers — ~14 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 29 → 19 → 15 → 14. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 45% entered in last year

24% conviction (2yr+) 31% medium 45% new
Only 16 funds (24%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

9 → 29 → 19 → 15 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 19 → 15 → 14. KARO 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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Early stage — 55% of holders entered in last year

25% veterans 19% 1-2yr 55% new
Of 67 current holders: 37 (55%) entered in the past year, only 17 (25%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100

12% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 67 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KARO

In 2026 Q1, 35 hedge funds were net buyers of KARO (14 opened a new position, 21 added to an existing one), while 24 reduced or exited (14 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 67.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KARO

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

Market Analysis: KARO

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Company Profile: KARO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Karooooo Ltd (KARO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KARO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 78d ago
KARO
-5.4%
XLK
+40.3%

KARO outperformed XLK by -45.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
KARO
+1.5%
XLK
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, KARO outperformed XLK by -4.3% .

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.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KARO
67 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 67 63 6.35%
13F Shares 4M 4M -1.13%
Total Value $182M $175M 4.3%
New Positions 14 15 -1
Increased Positions 21 18 +3
Closed Positions 10 15 -5
Reduced Positions 14 15 -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)

67 + investors

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

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Top 25 KARO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Gobi Capital LLC 6.10% 2,200,668 $109.7M
2 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 2.16% 278,346 $13.9M
3 Telemark Asset Management, LLC 0.99% 215,150 $10.7M
4 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.99% 35,745 $1.8M
5 Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors LLC 0.97% 94,215 $4.7M
6 R Squared Ltd 0.16% 5,930 $296K
7 CenterBook Partners LP 0.15% 54,891 $2.7M
8 Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc 0.14% 78,365 $3.9M
9 Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. 0.11% 9,049 $451K
10 Mirabella Financial Services LLP 0.08% 17,595 $877K
11 Diametric Capital, LP 0.08% 6,319 $315K
12 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.06% 7,359 $367K
13 Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC 0.05% 5,375 $269K
14 Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp 0.03% 900 $45K
15 WealthCollab, LLC 0.01% 498 $25K
16 Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services, Inc. 0.01% 1,054 $53K
17 Toth Financial Advisory Corp 0.01% 940 $47K
18 Reyes Financial Architecture, Inc. 0.00% 81 $4K
19 Triumph Capital Management 0.00% 300 $15K
20 Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC 0.00% 7,477 $373K
21 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,897 $95K
22 Financial Consulate, Inc 0.00% 400 $20K
23 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 27,987 $1.4M
24 State of Tennessee, Department of Treasury 0.00% 12,347 $615K
25 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% 40,149 $1.9M
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% 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 — Karooooo Ltd (KARO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KARO?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 35 funds bought or added vs 24 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 KARO holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 12% AUM from top-100: 18 of 67 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 12% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held KARO?

Mostly new holders — 45% entered in last year: Only 16 funds (24%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Karooooo Ltd (KARO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KARO has moved +1.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KARO has gained -5.4% vs +40.3% for XLK. 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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