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Vivid Seats Inc (SEAT)

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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — SEAT

Based on 77 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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Below peak — only 55% of 3.0Y high

55% of all-time peak
Only 77 funds hold SEAT today versus a peak of 141 funds at 2023 Q4 — just 55% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 43% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
58 fewer hedge funds hold SEAT compared to a year ago (-43% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

43 buying36 selling
Last quarter: 43 funds bought or added vs 36 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 — ~21 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 19 → 23 → 21. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 39% long-term, 30% new

■ 39% conviction (2yr+) ■ 31% medium ■ 30% new
Of the 77 current holders: 30 (39%) held >2 years, 24 held 1–2 years, and 23 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +3%, value -89%

Value
-88%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: funds added +3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -89%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

21 → 10 → 19 → 23 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 19 → 23 → 21. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 44% veterans vs 36% newcomers

■ 44% veterans ■ 19% 1-2yr ■ 36% new
Entry-cohort mix of 77 holders: 34 (44%) are 2+ year veterans, 15 entered 1–2 years ago, and 28 (36%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 8% AUM from top-100

8% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 77 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 8% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
1.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.5/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SEAT

In 2026 Q1, 43 hedge funds were net buyers of SEAT (21 opened a new position, 22 added to an existing one), while 36 reduced or exited (15 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 77.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SEAT

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

Market Analysis: SEAT

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Company Profile: SEAT

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Vivid Seats Inc (SEAT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SEAT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 77d ago
SEAT
+16.6%
XLC
+1.2%

SEAT outperformed XLC by +15.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
SEAT
-30.8%
XLC
-3.4%

Since the filing became public, SEAT outperformed XLC by -27.4% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
4.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SEAT
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 76 77 -1.3%
13F Shares 10M 9M 3.01%
Total Value $53M $477M -88.79%
New Positions 20 23 -3
Increased Positions 22 20 +2
Closed Positions 21 18 +3
Reduced Positions 15 22 -7
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 SEAT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Security Benefit Life Insurance Co /Ks/ 6.81% 2,192,103 $13.0M
2 Emeth Value Capital, LLC 6.69% 746,539 $4.4M
3 Silver Rock Financial LP 0.68% 56,943 $337K
4 Gtcr LLC 0.59% 3,768,633 $22.3M
5 Veradace Capital Management LLC 0.37% 70,341 $416K
6 BlackBarn Capital Partners LP 0.24% 500,000 $3.0M
7 Shay Capital LLC 0.01% 25,292 $149K
8 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.01% 18,455 $109K
9 AlphaQuest LLC 0.01% 19,987 $144K
10 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 12,500 $74K
11 Essential Partners LLC 0.00% 648 $4K
12 Quantinno Capital Management LP 0.00% 128,401 $759K
13 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 7,376 $44K
14 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 2,097 $12K
15 Mariner, LLC 0.00% 45,158 $267K
16 Corient Private Wealth LLC 0.00% 28,723 $170K
17 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 333 $2K
18 Mercer Global Advisors Inc /Adv 0.00% 18,149 $107K
19 Bell Investment Advisors, Inc 0.00% 170 $1K
20 Aqr Capital Management LLC 0.00% 39,151 $231K
21 Sunbelt Securities, Inc. 0.00% 243 $1K
22 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 45,690 $270K
23 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 371 $2K
24 Arax Advisory Partners 0.00% 295 $2K
25 Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.00% 65,532 $387K
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 — Vivid Seats Inc (SEAT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SEAT?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for SEAT?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 43 funds bought or added vs 36 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 SEAT holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 8% AUM from top-100: 23 of 77 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 8% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held SEAT?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 30% new: Of the 77 current holders: 30 (39%) held >2 years, 24 held 1–2 years, and 23 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Vivid Seats Inc (SEAT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SEAT has moved -30.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.4% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -27.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SEAT has gained +16.6% vs +1.2% for XLC. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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