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SAIA INC (SAIA)

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

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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — SAIA

Based on 401 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 SAIA 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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High ownership — 86% of 3.0Y peak

86% of all-time peak
401 funds currently hold this stock — 86% of the 3.0-year high of 468 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 12% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
54 fewer hedge funds hold SAIA compared to a year ago (-12% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

205 buying225 selling
Last quarter: 225 funds reduced or exited vs 205 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SAIA position: 53 → 71 → 65 → 75. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 17% new
263 out of 401 hedge funds have held SAIA 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

69 → 53 → 71 → 65 → 75 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 71 → 65 → 75. A growing number of institutions are discovering SAIA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

69% veterans 13% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 411 current holders: 284 (69%) 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
44 of 401 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in SAIA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SAIA

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

Market Analysis: SAIA

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Company Profile: SAIA

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

59 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: SAIA
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 411 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 411 406 1.23%
13F Shares 29M 29M -2.13%
Total Value $8.75B $8.26B 5.97%
New Positions 75 66 +9
Increased Positions 139 157 -18
Closed Positions 71 68 +3
Reduced Positions 174 169 +5
Total Calls 5 8 -37.5%
Total Puts 6 9 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 1.12 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

411 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of SAIA — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 1.65% 708,880 $249.0M
2 ZWJ INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 1.32% 104,559 $36.7M
3 LINCOLN CAPITAL CORP 1.11% 8,547 $3.0M
4 HUNTER ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 1.04% 22,403 $8K
5 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.68% 141,326 $49.6M
6 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.54% 1,840 $646K
7 MQS Management LLC 0.22% 920 $323K
8 Eagle Bay Advisors LLC 0.18% 594 $209K
9 Boomfish Wealth Group, LLC 0.13% 680 $239K
10 Impact Capital Partners LLC 0.13% 1,199 $421K
11 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.12% 8,010 $2.8M
12 SHEETS SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.10% 2,635 $926K
13 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.10% 927 $326K
14 Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC 0.09% 8,471 $3.0M
15 Cherokee Insurance Co 0.08% 600 $211K
16 MONTAG A & ASSOCIATES INC 0.07% 4,283 $1.5M
17 Ipswich Investment Management Co., Inc. 0.07% 820 $288K
18 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.06% 8,833 $3.1M
19 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.06% 49,151 $17.3M
20 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.05% 7,700 $3K
21 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.04% 10,819 $3.8M
22 NorthCrest Asset Manangement, LLC 0.04% 3,784 $1.3M
23 LVW Advisors, LLC 0.04% 1,246 $438K
24 KMG FIDUCIARY PARTNERS, LLC 0.04% 1,534 $539K
25 Thrive Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% 749 $263K
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 — SAIA INC (SAIA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SAIA?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 225 funds reduced or exited vs 205 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for SAIA holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 401 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in SAIA. 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 SAIA?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 263 out of 401 hedge funds have held SAIA 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.