Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (KW): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (KW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KW has moved -72.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.9% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of -77.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KW gained +1.0% vs +11.1% for XLRE. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (KW)

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

Smart Money Signals — KW

Based on 238 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 KW 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak

238 hedge funds hold KW 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding KW is almost the same as a year ago (-1 funds, 0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

107 buying123 selling

Last quarter: 123 funds reduced or exited vs 107 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 33 → 23 → 60 → 38. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 21% new

144 out of 238 hedge funds have held KW 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

29 → 33 → 23 → 60 → 38 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 23 → 60 → 38. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Of 239 current holders: 159 (67%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds

47 of 238 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	238	244	-2.46%
13F Shares	117M	117M	-0.27%
Total Value	$1.24B	$1.27B	-2.17%
New Positions	38	60	-22
Increased Positions	69	68	+1
Closed Positions	44	30	+14
Reduced Positions	79	78	+1
Total Calls	0	2	-100.0%
Total Puts	1	1	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.5	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

238

244

-2.46%

13F Shares

117M

-0.27%

Total Value

$1.24B

$1.27B

-2.17%

New Positions

-22

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

+14

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

-100.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

0.5

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

238 + investors

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

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

Top 25 KW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership	28.92%	4,199,000	$45.4M
2	Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd/ Can	7.43%	13,322,009	$144.3M
3	Rock Point Advisors, LLC	3.58%	1,221,607	$13.2M
4	First Trust Capital Management L.P.	1.33%	2,334,369	$25.3M
5	JCP Investment Management, LLC	1.09%	151,334	$1.6M
6	Rangeley Capital, LLC	1.02%	97,000	$1.0M
7	Water Island Capital LLC	1.00%	825,652	$8.9M
8	Sagefield Capital LP	0.98%	1,263,180	$13.7M
9	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, INC.	0.61%	2,765,866	$29.9M
10	TT Capital Management LLC	0.42%	47,019	$509K
11	TIG Advisors, LLC	0.31%	620,846	$6.7M
12	Hara Capital LLC	0.30%	55,746	$610K
13	GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.	0.30%	185,600	$2.0M
14	Evergreen Capital Management LLC	0.27%	1,154,920	$12.6M
15	Alberta Investment Management Corp	0.26%	3,943,222	$42.7M
16	Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC	0.22%	10,500	$114K
17	Harvest Management LLC	0.18%	34,400	$372K
18	PDT Partners, LLC	0.18%	274,803	$3.0M
19	AQR Arbitrage LLC	0.13%	722,642	$7.8M
20	Alpine Associates Management INC.	0.12%	189,000	$2.0M
21	Merrion Investment Management Co, LLC	0.12%	20,000	$216K
22	Credit Industriel Et Commercial	0.07%	86,000	$931K
23	PenderFund Capital Management Ltd.	0.07%	42,200	$457K
24	Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd	0.07%	319,237	$3.5M
25	Saba Capital Management, L.P.	0.07%	219,000	$2.4M

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 — Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (KW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KW?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KW 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 KW?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 123 funds reduced or exited vs 107 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for KW holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 47 of 238 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% 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 KW?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 144 out of 238 hedge funds have held KW 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 Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (KW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KW has moved -72.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.9% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of -77.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KW has gained +1.0% vs +11.1% for XLRE. 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.

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Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (KW)

Smart Money Signals — KW

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (98% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-22 vs last Q)

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

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