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S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +140
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — SPGI

Based on 2018 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 SPGI 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
2,018 hedge funds hold SPGI 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 — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+162 new funds entered over the past year (+9% 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 — 54% buying

1035 buying893 selling
Last quarter: 1,035 funds bought or added vs 893 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 (+153 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SPGI position: 190 → 135 → 138 → 291. 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+) 19% medium 16% new
1,330 out of 2,018 hedge funds have held SPGI 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

193 → 190 → 135 → 138 → 291 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 190 → 135 → 138 → 291. A growing number of institutions are discovering SPGI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 13% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 2,075 current holders: 1,361 (66%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 2018 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in SPGI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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: SPGI

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

Market Analysis: SPGI

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Company Profile: SPGI

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Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

174 top-rated funds 56 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
6.5
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Hedge Fund Positioning: SPGI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 2075 1939 7.01%
13F Shares 266M 260M 2.23%
Total Value $135.91B $124.02B 9.59%
New Positions 297 140 +157
Increased Positions 801 825 -24
Closed Positions 160 166 -6
Reduced Positions 829 791 +38
Total Calls 31 33 -6.06%
Total Puts 32 32 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.03 0.97 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of SPGI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. 10.90% 26,165 $11.1M
2 Hingham Institution for Savings 4.51% 12,000 $5.1M
3 JIA INVESTMENT ALLIANCE PTE. LTD. 4.09% 91,850 $39.1M
4 Banque de Luxembourg S.A. 3.43% 15,567 $6.6M
5 Clio Asset Management LLC 3.39% 9,517 $4.0M
6 Altrafin AG 3.19% 21,777 $9.3M
7 Birch Capital Management, LLC 3.12% 14,002 $6.0M
8 James Hambro & Partners LLP 3.00% 179,842 $76.5M
9 PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES INC 2.97% 50,500 $21K
10 Berkeley, Inc 2.89% 20,237 $8.6M
11 ABN AMRO Bank N.V. 2.63% 568,792 $244.2M
12 CARDEROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 2.37% 22,567 $9.6M
13 Phraction Management LLC 2.30% 26,071 $11.1M
14 Bellecapital International Ltd. 2.12% 26,824 $11.4M
15 THREADGILL FINANCIAL, LLC 2.07% 16,734 $7.1M
16 Kampmann Melissa S. 1.91% 5,596 $2.4M
17 FIGURE 8 INVESTMENT STRATEGIES LLC 1.79% 4,299 $1.8M
18 HOWLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 1.74% 103,641 $44.1M
19 ARGUS INVESTORS' COUNSEL, INC. 1.60% 4,225 $1.8M
20 Israel Discount Bank of New York 1.59% 1,700 $723K
21 RIVERBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC 1.50% 144,215 $61.3M
22 Financial & Tax Architects, LLC 1.49% 15,696 $6.7M
23 Connecticut Capital Management Group, LLC 1.38% 3,441 $1.5M
24 American State Bank (Iowa) 1.36% 4,359 $1.4M
25 Ninety One North America, Inc. 1.35% 70,704 $30.1M
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 — S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SPGI?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 1,035 funds bought or added vs 893 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 SPGI holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 2018 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in SPGI. 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 SPGI?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,330 out of 2,018 hedge funds have held SPGI 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.