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Match Group Inc New (MTCH)

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

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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — MTCH

Based on 599 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MTCH 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
599 hedge funds hold MTCH 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+41 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

298 buying293 selling
Last quarter: 298 funds bought or added vs 293 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 — ~99 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 132 → 109 → 97 → 99. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 21% new
340 out of 599 hedge funds have held MTCH 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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Value +25% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+25%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +25%, but actual share count only changed +3%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

97 → 132 → 109 → 97 → 99 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 132 → 109 → 97 → 99. MTCH 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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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 620 holders: 405 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 58 entered 1–2 years ago, and 157 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
59 of 591 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in MTCH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — MTCH

In 2026 Q2, 298 hedge funds were net buyers of MTCH (99 opened a new position, 199 added to an existing one), while 293 reduced or exited (216 trimmed, 77 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 53% of total institutional value in MTCH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +22 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 599.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MTCH

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

Market Analysis: MTCH

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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.

21 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MTCH
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 583 577 1.04%
13F Shares 247M 252M -1.76%
Total Value $8.94B $7.41B 20.72%
New Positions 97 97 -
Increased Positions 188 243 -55
Closed Positions 83 130 -47
Reduced Positions 209 172 +37
Total Calls 12 10 20.0%
Total Puts 16 16 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 1.6 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 MTCH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SaddleRock Capital Management LLC 9.47% 257,922 $9.8M
2 Starboard Value LP 6.54% 7,775,125 $295.8M
3 Callodine Capital Management, LP 4.24% 1,707,888 $65.0M
4 Ranmore Fund Management Ltd 4.21% 1,000,007 $38.1M
5 Permit Capital, LLC 3.73% 350,000 $13.3M
6 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 3.29% 2,095,993 $79.8M
7 Anson Funds Management LP 3.28% 1,452,879 $55.3M
8 Edmond de Rothschild Holding S.A. 2.04% 4,068,609 $154.8M
9 Penn Davis Mcfarland Inc 1.80% 531,126 $20.2M
10 SWP Investment Management LLC 1.55% 39,884 $1.2M
11 Intrepid Capital Management Inc 1.17% 86,904 $3.3M
12 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.96% 108,418 $4.1M
13 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.91% 1,429,022 $54.4M
14 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.87% 8,420,451 $320.4M
15 Ewing Morris & Co. Investment Partners Ltd. 0.83% 41,586 $1.6M
16 Inlight Wealth Management, LLC 0.77% 63,308 $2.4M
17 Jupiter Asset Management Ltd 0.74% 3,944,403 $150.1M
18 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.74% 84,000 $3.2M
19 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 0.66% 74,800 $2.8M
20 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 0.65% 346,382 $13.2M
21 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.62% 252,949 $9.6M
22 Unified Investment Management 0.55% 15,764 $600K
23 PointState Capital LP 0.53% 1,097,337 $41.8M
24 DnB Asset Management AS 0.50% 4,657,495 $177.2M
25 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.46% 13,406 $510K
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 — Match Group Inc New (MTCH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MTCH?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 298 funds bought or added vs 293 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 MTCH holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 591 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in MTCH. 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 MTCH?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 340 out of 599 hedge funds have held MTCH 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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