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Global Self Storage Inc (SELF)

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

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Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — SELF

Based on 51 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
51 hedge funds hold SELF 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

30 buying18 selling
Last quarter: 30 funds were net buyers (6 opened a brand new position + 24 added to an existing one). Only 18 were sellers (12 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 8 → 12 → 6. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 18% new
29 out of 51 hedge funds have held SELF 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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Steady discovery — ~6 new funds/quarter

6 → 9 → 8 → 12 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 8 → 12 → 6. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 51 holders: 33 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 9 entered 1–2 years ago, and 9 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
20 of 49 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SELF

In 2026 Q2, 30 hedge funds were net buyers of SELF (6 opened a new position, 24 added to an existing one), while 18 reduced or exited (12 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 31% of total institutional value in SELF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 51.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SELF

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

Market Analysis: SELF

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Company Profile: SELF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Global Self Storage Inc (SELF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SELF has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 92d ago
SELF
-6.9%
XLRE
-50.5%

SELF outperformed XLRE by +43.6% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 47d ago
SELF
-7.4%
XLRE
-33.6%

Since the filing became public, SELF outperformed XLRE by +26.2% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SELF
49 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in SELF. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 49 51 -3.92%
13F Shares 3M 3M 10.43%
Total Value $18M $16M 14.06%
New Positions 6 12 -6
Increased Positions 24 16 +8
Closed Positions 6 8 -2
Reduced Positions 12 12 -
Total Calls 2 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

49 + investors

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

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Top 25 SELF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Winmill & CO. Inc 0.68% 586,500 $3.1M
2 Marathon Capital Management 0.28% 260,784 $1.4M
3 AlphaCentric Advisors LLC 0.13% 30,000 $157K
4 Private Capital Management, LLC 0.10% 223,337 $1.2M
5 Towneley Capital Management, Inc / DE 0.05% 49,047 $257K
6 WealthTrust Axiom LLC 0.04% 32,000 $168K
7 Crossingbridge Advisors, LLC 0.03% 30,000 $157K
8 Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC 0.02% 37,000 $194K
9 Bard Associates Inc 0.02% 15,651 $82K
10 James Investment Research, INC. 0.01% 24,100 $126K
11 Broadwater Capital Management LLC 0.01% 2,000 $10K
12 PFG Investments, LLC 0.01% 35,511 $186K
13 Ethos Financial Group, LLC 0.01% 19,175 $100K
14 Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. 0.01% 6,425 $34K
15 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 198,075 $1.0M
16 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 67,167 $352K
17 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.00% 11,985 $63K
18 Merit Financial Group, LLC 0.00% 23,297 $122K
19 O'shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 17,096 $90K
20 NewEdge Advisors, LLC 0.00% 24,100 $126K
21 Man Group plc 0.00% 26,730 $140K
22 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 28,452 $149K
23 Wells Fargo & Company/Mn 0.00% 130,918 $686K
24 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 60,689 $318K
25 Raymond James Financial Inc 0.00% 46,029 $241K
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 — Global Self Storage Inc (SELF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SELF?

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 SELF?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 30 funds were net buyers (6 opened a brand new position + 24 added to an existing one). Only 18 were sellers (12 trimmed + 6 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SELF holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 20 of 49 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held SELF?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 29 out of 51 hedge funds have held SELF 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.

Is it too late to buy Global Self Storage Inc (SELF) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SELF has moved -7.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -33.6% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of +26.2%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), SELF has gained -6.9% vs -50.5% for XLRE. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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