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Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +11
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — TDS

Based on 352 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TDS 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
352 hedge funds hold TDS 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+50 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 52% buying

181 buying169 selling
Last quarter: 181 funds bought or added vs 169 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 — ~57 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 40 → 42 → 62 → 57. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 22% new
209 out of 352 hedge funds have held TDS 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

42 → 40 → 42 → 62 → 57 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 42 → 62 → 57. A growing number of institutions are discovering TDS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 355 current holders: 223 (63%) 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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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 352 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — TDS

In 2026 Q1, 181 hedge funds were net buyers of TDS (57 opened a new position, 124 added to an existing one), while 169 reduced or exited (123 trimmed, 46 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 37% of total institutional value in TDS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +11 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 352.

Hedge Fund Ownership: TDS

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

Market Analysis: TDS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much TDS 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 · 75d ago
TDS
-4.6%
XLC
+0.7%

TDS outperformed XLC by -5.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
TDS
-0.9%
XLC
-3.8%

Since the filing became public, TDS outperformed XLC by +2.9% .

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.

30 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
4.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: TDS
351 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 351 341 2.93%
13F Shares 101M 103M -2.46%
Total Value $4.61B $4.23B 9.14%
New Positions 56 62 -6
Increased Positions 120 117 +3
Closed Positions 46 36 +10
Reduced Positions 122 119 +3
Total Calls 4 10 -60.0%
Total Puts 1 4 -75.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.25 0.4 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

351 + investors

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Top 25 TDS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Foursixthree Capital LP 14.76% 940,927 $39.6M
2 Third Point LLC 13.34% 6,600,000 $277.9M
3 Redwood Capital Management, LLC 7.96% 1,275,282 $53.7M
4 Kerrisdale Advisers, LLC 4.77% 297,966 $12.5M
5 Sentinel Dome Partners, LLC 4.61% 115,000 $4.8M
6 VR Advisory Services Ltd 3.64% 730,904 $30.8M
7 Sunstone Asset Management, L.P. 3.49% 70,604 $3.0M
8 140 Summer Partners LP 3.44% 1,336,731 $56.3M
9 Cooper Investors Pty Ltd 3.37% 196,421 $8.3M
10 Hahn Capital Management LLC 3.14% 118,735 $5.0M
11 Oaktree Capital Management LP 2.88% 4,292,243 $180.7M
12 Carronade Capital Management, LP 2.54% 4,623,934 $194.7M
13 Dendur Capital LP 2.47% 802,000 $33.8M
14 Resolute Capital Asset Partners LLC 1.55% 70,000 $2.9M
15 Beartown Capital Management, LLC 1.51% 75,000 $3.2M
16 Goldentree Asset Management LP 1.29% 516,000 $21.7M
17 Knighthead Capital Management, LLC 1.23% 445,695 $18.8M
18 Diametric Capital, LP 1.04% 94,768 $4.0M
19 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.99% 149,225 $6.3M
20 Rubric Capital Management LP 0.83% 1,850,000 $77.9M
21 Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP 0.81% 1,411,700 $59.4M
22 Croban 0.74% 37,366 $1.6M
23 Alhambra Investment Management LLC 0.66% 34,000 $1.4M
24 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.62% 1,506,011 $63.4M
25 Aristeia Capital, L.L.C. 0.52% 600,000 $25.3M
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 — Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TDS?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TDS 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 TDS?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 181 funds bought or added vs 169 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 TDS holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 50 of 352 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 TDS?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 209 out of 352 hedge funds have held TDS 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 Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, TDS has moved -0.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.8% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), TDS has gained -4.6% vs +0.7% 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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