Tesla Inc (TSLA): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Tesla Inc (TSLA)

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Smart Money Signals — TSLA

Based on 4202 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their TSLA 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

4,202 hedge funds hold TSLA 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

+671 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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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

2326 buying1900 selling

Last quarter: 2,326 funds bought or added vs 1,900 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-320 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 369 → 433 → 573 → 253. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 15% new

2,635 out of 4,202 hedge funds have held TSLA 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 -7%, value -23%

Value

-22%

-7%

Last quarter: funds added -7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -23%. 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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Steady discovery — ~253 new funds/quarter

277 → 369 → 433 → 573 → 253 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 369 → 433 → 573 → 253. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 18% new

Entry-cohort mix of 4,450 holders: 2,922 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 707 entered 1–2 years ago, and 821 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds

72 of 4167 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in TSLA. 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	4145	4310	-3.83%
13F Shares	1.87B	2.02B	-7.1%
Total Value	$683.89B	$901.26B	-24.12%
New Positions	234	573	-339
Increased Positions	1982	1845	+137
Closed Positions	399	199	+200
Reduced Positions	1439	1417	+22
Total Calls	140	152	-7.89%
Total Puts	135	139	-2.88%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.96	0.91	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

4145

4310

-3.83%

13F Shares

1.87B

2.02B

-7.1%

Total Value

$683.89B

$901.26B

-24.12%

New Positions

234

573

-339

Increased Positions

1982

1845

+137

Closed Positions

399

199

+200

Reduced Positions

1439

1417

+22

Total Calls

140

152

-7.89%

Total Puts

135

139

-2.88%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.96

0.91

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

4K + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 TSLA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Sloy Dahl & Holst, LLC	51.89%	1,016,725	$378.0M
2	Aspiring Ventures, LLC	49.46%	438,794	$163.1M
3	Halter Ferguson Financial Inc.	47.35%	580,362	$215.7M
4	Thiel Macro LLC	38.83%	65,000	$28.9M
5	Prime Capital Management Co Ltd	30.03%	719,861	$267.6M
6	Nightview Capital, LLC	28.23%	99,165	$36.9M
7	Tao Capital Management LP	26.98%	86,250	$32.1M
8	WIM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd	26.80%	243,230	$90.4M
9	Symmetry Peak Management LLC	21.77%	210,000	$78.1M
10	Qvr LLC	19.87%	1,331,300	$494.9M
11	Banque Pictet & Cie SA	19.70%	7,521,500	$2.80B
12	Tsai Capital Corp	19.54%	70,638	$26.3M
13	Banque Pictet & Cie SA	19.38%	7,400,000	$2.75B
14	Privium Fund Management B.V.	17.18%	222,000	$82.5M
15	UNICOM Systems, Inc.	17.09%	448,661	$166.8M
16	Prospect Hill Management, LLC	16.67%	100,616	$37.4M
17	Lavelle Capital LP	16.16%	70,027	$26.0M
18	Hamilton Capital Partners, LLC	15.93%	137,293	$51.0M
19	Dakota Community Bank & Trust NA	15.39%	12,235	$4.5M
20	ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP	14.80%	4,936,000	$1.83B
21	Shariaportfolio, INC.	14.77%	89,708	$33.3M
22	Q Fund Management (Hong Kong) Ltd	13.80%	32,700	$14.7M
23	Hyperion Asset Management Ltd	13.70%	1,156,020	$429.8M
24	Vienna Asset Management LLC	13.41%	46,452	$17.3M
25	Bamco Inc /Ny/	13.39%	11,933,509	$4.44B

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 — Tesla Inc (TSLA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TSLA?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their TSLA 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 TSLA?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 2,326 funds bought or added vs 1,900 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 TSLA holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 72 of 4167 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in TSLA. 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 TSLA?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,635 out of 4,202 hedge funds have held TSLA 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 Tesla Inc (TSLA) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), TSLA has gained -26.6% vs -4.1% for XLY. 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.

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Tesla Inc (TSLA)

Smart Money Signals — TSLA

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (97% of max)

Steady growth — +19% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 55% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-320 vs last Q)

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -7%, value -23%

Steady discovery — ~253 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 18% newcomers

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

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