Macerich Co (MAC): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Macerich Co (MAC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MAC has moved +6.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.7% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MAC gained +21.7% vs +7.7% 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.

Macerich Co (MAC)

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

Smart Money Signals — MAC

Based on 306 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MAC 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

306 hedge funds hold MAC 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 — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+26 new funds entered over the past year (+9% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

173 buying116 selling

Last quarter: 173 funds were net buyers (39 opened a brand new position + 134 added to an existing one). Only 116 were sellers (82 trimmed + 34 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 48 → 59 → 39. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 14% new

209 out of 306 hedge funds have held MAC 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

32 → 39 → 48 → 59 → 39 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 48 → 59 → 39. A growing number of institutions are discovering MAC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 17% new

Entry-cohort mix of 313 holders: 228 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 33 entered 1–2 years ago, and 52 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds

56 of 302 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in MAC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.5

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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	306	301	1.66%
13F Shares	252M	259M	-2.65%
Total Value	$4.51B	$4.76B	-5.24%
New Positions	39	59	-20
Increased Positions	133	113	+20
Closed Positions	34	51	-17
Reduced Positions	81	90	-9
Total Calls	7	5	40.0%
Total Puts	4	4	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.57	0.8	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

306

301

1.66%

13F Shares

252M

259M

-2.65%

Total Value

$4.51B

$4.76B

-5.24%

New Positions

-20

Increased Positions

133

113

+20

Closed Positions

-17

Reduced Positions

-9

Total Calls

40.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.57

0.8

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

306 + investors

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

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

Top 25 MAC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Smead Capital Management, Inc.	5.00%	12,155,332	$229.7M
2	Triad Investment Management	4.45%	620,748	$12.1M
3	GSI Capital Advisors LLC	2.63%	256,575	$4.8M
4	Resolution Capital Ltd	1.74%	4,384,180	$82.9M
5	Heitman Real Estate Securities LLC	1.54%	1,135,006	$21.5M
6	B&I Capital AG	1.44%	224,232	$4.2M
7	Centersquare Investment Management LLC	1.42%	7,274,604	$137.5M
8	LDR Capital Management LLC	1.24%	48,942	$925K
9	Lodestone Wealth Management LLC	0.92%	123,181	$2.3M
10	Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC	0.88%	130,360	$2.5M
11	Vert Asset Management LLC	0.74%	123,105	$2.3M
12	Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc	0.57%	1,881,745	$35.6M
13	Adelante Capital Management LLC	0.56%	430,485	$8.1M
14	DigitalBridge Group, Inc.	0.50%	423,000	$8.0M
15	Phocas Financial Corp.	0.47%	157,961	$3.0M
16	Camelot Portfolios, LLC	0.36%	26,079	$493K
17	VARCOV Co.	0.33%	46,980	$888K
18	Vanderbilt University	0.24%	66,618	$1.3M
19	Bamco Inc /Ny/	0.23%	4,084,693	$77.2M
20	Inceptionr LLC	0.19%	41,269	$780K
21	Hazelview Securities Inc.	0.16%	46,680	$882K
22	Apollo Management Holdings, L.P.	0.15%	609,640	$11.5M
23	Greenland Capital Management LP	0.13%	55,000	$1.0M
24	Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC	0.13%	200,832	$3.8M
25	Hanover Advisors Inc	0.11%	14,715	$278K

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 — Macerich Co (MAC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MAC?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MAC 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 MAC?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 173 funds were net buyers (39 opened a brand new position + 134 added to an existing one). Only 116 were sellers (82 trimmed + 34 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MAC holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 302 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in MAC. 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 MAC?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 209 out of 306 hedge funds have held MAC 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 Macerich Co (MAC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MAC has moved +6.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.7% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MAC has gained +21.7% vs +7.7% 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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Macerich Co (MAC)

Smart Money Signals — MAC

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +9% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-20 vs last Q)

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 17% newcomers

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

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