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Mister Car Wash Inc (MCW)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — MCW

Based on 220 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MCW 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
220 hedge funds hold MCW 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+8% 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 — 54% buying

128 buying107 selling
Last quarter: 128 funds bought or added vs 107 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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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MCW position: 37 → 32 → 45 → 53. 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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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 29% new
105 out of 220 hedge funds have held MCW 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+22% value, -1% shares)

Value
+22%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional MCW holdings rose +22% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

27 → 37 → 32 → 45 → 53 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 32 → 45 → 53. A growing number of institutions are discovering MCW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 224 holders: 120 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 35 entered 1–2 years ago, and 69 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100

10% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 219 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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 — MCW

In 2026 Q1, 128 hedge funds were net buyers of MCW (53 opened a new position, 75 added to an existing one), while 107 reduced or exited (60 trimmed, 47 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 220.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MCW

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

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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.

20 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MCW
220 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 220 214 2.8%
13F Shares 329M 333M -1.05%
Total Value $2.26B $1.85B 22.11%
New Positions 53 45 +8
Increased Positions 74 78 -4
Closed Positions 47 43 +4
Reduced Positions 58 74 -16
Total Calls 4 2 100.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.25 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

220 + investors

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

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Top 25 MCW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. 55.20% 219,213,079 $1.53B
2 Decagon Asset Management LLP 5.28% 2,924,720 $20.4M
3 FourWorld Capital Management LLC 4.27% 1,200,000 $8.4M
4 Greenhouse Funds LLLP 4.16% 13,342,649 $93.0M
5 Versor Investments LP 2.24% 131,526 $917K
6 Rangeley Capital, LLC 1.49% 220,500 $1.5M
7 CIBRA Capital Ltd 1.13% 336,900 $2.3M
8 TIG Advisors, LLC 1.11% 3,439,961 $24.0M
9 Empyrean Capital Partners, LP 0.96% 4,250,000 $29.6M
10 Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. 0.28% 2,036,700 $14.2M
11 Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management LLP 0.23% 352,529 $2.5M
12 Credit Industriel Et Commercial 0.22% 401,600 $2.8M
13 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.22% 209,144 $1.5M
14 Water Island Capital LLC 0.12% 156,502 $1.1M
15 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.11% 51,251 $357K
16 Nexpoint Asset Management, L.P. 0.09% 190,440 $1.3M
17 AQR Arbitrage LLC 0.09% 761,436 $5.3M
18 Brown Advisory Inc 0.09% 7,486,309 $52.2M
19 Cantor Fitzgerald, L. P. 0.07% 715,410 $5.0M
20 Odyssean, LLC 0.07% 25,883 $180K
21 Groupe la Francaise 0.06% 648,400 $4.5M
22 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.05% 120,463 $840K
23 Css LLC/Il 0.05% 154,000 $1.1M
24 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.05% 155,814 $1.1M
25 BRC Group Holdings, Inc. 0.05% 30,000 $209K
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 — Mister Car Wash Inc (MCW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MCW?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MCW 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 MCW?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 128 funds bought or added vs 107 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 MCW holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100: 42 of 219 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held MCW?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 105 out of 220 hedge funds have held MCW 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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