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PORTILLOS INC (PTLO)

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

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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — PTLO

Based on 181 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added PTLO 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
181 hedge funds hold PTLO 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 PTLO is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

113 buying89 selling
Last quarter: 113 funds bought or added vs 89 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 PTLO position: 44 → 32 → 38 → 46. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

50% conviction (2yr+) 27% medium 23% new
91 out of 181 hedge funds have held PTLO 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -5%, value -33%

Value
-33%
Shares
-5%
Last quarter: funds added -5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -33%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

51 → 44 → 32 → 38 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 32 → 38 → 46. A growing number of institutions are discovering PTLO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

64% veterans 11% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 194 current holders: 124 (64%) 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 — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 181 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in PTLO. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PTLO

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

Market Analysis: PTLO

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Company Profile: PTLO

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

33 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: PTLO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 194 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 194 184 5.43%
13F Shares 58M 61M -5.31%
Total Value $263M $394M -33.24%
New Positions 47 39 +8
Increased Positions 92 92 -
Closed Positions 38 52 -14
Reduced Positions 64 64 -
Total Calls 6 7 -14.29%
Total Puts 9 7 28.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

194 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of PTLO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 4WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. 0.37% 82,526 $433K
2 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.35% 104,658 $554K
3 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.02% 31,230 $165K
4 FIRST NATIONAL BANK SIOUX FALLS 0.02% 10,000 $56K
5 Horizon Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 10,098 $53K
6 Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. 0.00% 37,070 $196K
7 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 6,038 $32K
8 Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC 0.00% 10,000 $53K
9 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 9,609 $51K
10 WOLFF WIESE MAGANA LLC 0.00% 741 $4K
11 Red Tortoise LLC 0.00% 654 $3K
12 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.00% 3,300 $17K
13 TSFG, LLC 0.00% 1,493
14 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 272 $1K
15 DHJJ Financial Advisors, Ltd. 0.00% 215 $1K
16 Spire Wealth Management 0.00% 2,000 $11K
17 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 23,388 $130K
18 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 3,003 $16K
19 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 2,227 $12K
20 Holos Integrated Wealth LLC 0.00% 66
21 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.00% 490 $3K
22 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 1,347 $7K
23 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.00% 500 $3K
24 Fortitude Family Office, LLC 0.00% 104
25 Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% 393 $2K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — PORTILLOS INC (PTLO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PTLO?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 113 funds bought or added vs 89 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 PTLO holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 29 of 181 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in PTLO. 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 PTLO?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 91 out of 181 hedge funds have held PTLO 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.