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MATCH GROUP INC NEW (MTCH)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +6
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — MTCH

Based on 572 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
572 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+41 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 — 51% buying

323 buying306 selling
Last quarter: 323 funds bought or added vs 306 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 81 → 88 → 129 → 106. 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+) ■ 17% medium ■ 22% new
347 out of 572 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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Growing discovery — still being found

86 → 81 → 88 → 129 → 106 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 81 → 88 → 129 → 106. A growing number of institutions are discovering MTCH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 604 current holders: 407 (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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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 572 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% 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.
3.7
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.

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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Company Profile: MTCH

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

75 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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2.2
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MTCH
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 17 days 604 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 604 605 -0.17%
13F Shares 251M 250M 0.56%
Total Value $8.10B $8.82B -8.14%
New Positions 109 130 -21
Increased Positions 248 254 -6
Closed Positions 102 82 +20
Reduced Positions 277 238 +39
Total Calls 17 22 -22.73%
Total Puts 22 22 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.29 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

604 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of MTCH — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PENN DAVIS MCFARLAND INC 1.58% 524,758 $16.1M
2 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.90% 1,549,147 $47.6M
3 Unified Investment Management 0.69% 22,018 $676K
4 PATTON ALBERTSON MILLER GROUP, LLC 0.29% 80,488 $2.5M
5 Corecam AG 0.21% 8,303 $250K
6 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.20% 136,207 $4.2M
7 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.20% 1,970,207 $60.5M
8 AlphaQuest LLC 0.18% 98,063 $3.2M
9 EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.16% 96,419 $3.0M
10 waypoint wealth counsel 0.16% 9,833 $302K
11 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.15% 4,235 $130K
12 FOSTER & MOTLEY INC 0.11% 69,856 $2K
13 MANNING & NAPIER ADVISORS LLC 0.11% 252,287 $7.7M
14 Generali Investments Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych 0.10% 6,600 $203K
15 CWA Asset Management Group, LLC 0.10% 99,372 $3.1M
16 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.10% 31,590 $970K
17 DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.10% 68,825 $2K
18 SCHAPER BENZ & WISE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC/WI 0.09% 40,028 $1.2M
19 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.08% 15,100 $464K
20 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.08% 210,715 $6.5M
21 Abel Hall, LLC 0.08% 12,133 $373K
22 Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC 0.07% 64,144 $2.0M
23 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.06% 53,460 $1.6M
24 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.06% 105,184 $3.2M
25 Optas, LLC 0.06% 12,735 $391K
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, 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 — 51% buying: Last quarter: 323 funds bought or added vs 306 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 — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 572 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% 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?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 347 out of 572 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.