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LIFE STORAGE INC (SSS)

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Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -5
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
22%

Smart Money Signals — SSS

Based on 2 hedge funds · latest filing: 2024 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SSS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 0% of 3.0Y high

0% of all-time peak
Only 2 funds hold SSS today versus a peak of 422 funds at 2023 Q1 — just 0% 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 — 100% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
400 fewer hedge funds hold SSS compared to a year ago (-100% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 22% buying

2 buying7 selling
Last quarter: 7 funds sold vs only 2 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~2 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 87 → 52 → 3 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Value +8960% but shares only +3609% — price-driven

Value
+8960%
Shares
+3609%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +8960%, but actual share count only changed +3609%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

61 → 87 → 52 → 3 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 52 → 3 → 2. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
1.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.4/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SSS

In 2024 Q1, 2 hedge funds were net buyers of SSS (2 opened a brand-new position), while 7 reduced or exited (7 sold completely) — a 22% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 2.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SSS

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

Market Analysis: SSS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy LIFE STORAGE INC (SSS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SSS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 64d ago
SSS
+10.5%
SPY
+16.8%

SSS outperformed SPY by -6.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 19d ago
SSS
-1.8%
SPY
+2.7%

Since the filing became public, SSS outperformed SPY by -4.5% .

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.

1 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
1.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SSS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 0 0 -
13F Shares 0 0 -
Total Value $0 $0 -
New Positions 0 0 -
Increased Positions 0 0 -
Closed Positions 0 0 -
Reduced Positions 0 0 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

Statistics: SSS

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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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 — LIFE STORAGE INC (SSS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SSS?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SSS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for SSS?

Heavy selling pressure — only 22% buying: Last quarter: 7 funds sold vs only 2 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

Is it too late to buy LIFE STORAGE INC (SSS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SSS has moved -1.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.7% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SSS has gained +10.5% vs +16.8% for SPY. 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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