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Lendingtree Inc (TREE)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -5
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — TREE

Based on 179 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their TREE 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
179 hedge funds hold TREE 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding TREE is almost the same as a year ago (+5 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

102 buying90 selling
Last quarter: 102 funds bought or added vs 90 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 — ~36 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 44 → 37 → 36. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 20% new
116 out of 179 hedge funds have held TREE 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -5%, value -24%

Value
-23%
Shares
-5%
Last quarter: funds added -5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -24%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

21 → 21 → 44 → 37 → 36 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 44 → 37 → 36. A growing number of institutions are discovering TREE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 10% 1-2yr 17% new
Of 185 current holders: 134 (72%) 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 179 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in TREE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — TREE

In 2026 Q1, 102 hedge funds were net buyers of TREE (36 opened a new position, 66 added to an existing one), while 90 reduced or exited (49 trimmed, 41 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 43% of total institutional value in TREE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 179.

Hedge Fund Ownership: TREE

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

Market Analysis: TREE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Lendingtree Inc (TREE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much TREE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 78d ago
TREE
-13.3%
XLF
+1220.3%

TREE outperformed XLF by -1233.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
TREE
+4.0%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, TREE outperformed XLF by -0.8% .

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.

21 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: TREE
178 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 178 184 -3.26%
13F Shares 11M 12M -5.17%
Total Value $486M $638M -23.91%
New Positions 35 37 -2
Increased Positions 65 53 +12
Closed Positions 41 38 +3
Reduced Positions 46 64 -18
Total Calls 5 7 -28.57%
Total Puts 4 6 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.86 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

178 + investors

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

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Top 25 TREE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 G2 Investment Partners Management LLC 1.85% 175,339 $7.5M
2 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 1.60% 647,038 $27.7M
3 S Squared Technology, LLC 1.47% 90,768 $3.9M
4 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 0.84% 469,269 $20.1M
5 Emerald Advisers, LLC 0.46% 339,669 $14.6M
6 Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust 0.45% 218,269 $9.4M
7 Jacobs Asset Management, LLC 0.38% 15,000 $643K
8 Intellectus Partners, LLC 0.29% 32,800 $1.4M
9 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.09% 28,501 $1.1M
10 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.06% 320,678 $13.8M
11 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 0.05% 29,135 $1.2M
12 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.04% 5,670 $243K
13 Acorn Financial Advisory Services Inc /Adv 0.04% 6,220 $267K
14 Evolve Private Wealth, LLC 0.03% 14,434 $619K
15 Sunbelt Securities, Inc. 0.03% 11,970 $513K
16 Jennison Associates LLC 0.03% 1,020,211 $43.7M
17 Moody National Bank Trust Division 0.03% 7,000 $300K
18 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.03% 16,219 $695K
19 Boothbay Fund Management, LLC 0.02% 43,391 $1.9M
20 Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC 0.02% 33,227 $1.4M
21 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.02% 260,300 $11.2M
22 Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 7,538 $323K
23 EFG International AG 0.02% 17,180 $737K
24 Mariner, LLC 0.01% 257,751 $11.1M
25 State of Wisconsin Investment Board 0.01% 130,867 $5.6M
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 — Lendingtree Inc (TREE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TREE?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their TREE 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 TREE?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 102 funds bought or added vs 90 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 TREE holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 179 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in TREE. 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 TREE?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 out of 179 hedge funds have held TREE 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 Lendingtree Inc (TREE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, TREE has moved +4.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), TREE has gained -13.3% vs +1220.3% for XLF. 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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