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United Airls Hldgs Inc (UAL)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in UAL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +85
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — UAL

Based on 1068 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added UAL 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
1,068 hedge funds hold UAL 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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Fast accumulation — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+203 new funds entered over the past year (+23% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

586 buying482 selling
Last quarter: 586 funds bought or added vs 482 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 (+57 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new UAL position: 149 → 212 → 149 → 206. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 21% new
594 out of 1,068 hedge funds have held UAL 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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Value +40% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+40%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +40%, but actual share count only changed +4%. 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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Steady discovery — ~206 new funds/quarter

150 → 149 → 212 → 149 → 206 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 149 → 212 → 149 → 206. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,127 holders: 733 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 147 entered 1–2 years ago, and 247 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
69 of 1057 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in UAL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — UAL

In 2026 Q2, 586 hedge funds were net buyers of UAL (206 opened a new position, 380 added to an existing one), while 482 reduced or exited (361 trimmed, 121 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 58% of total institutional value in UAL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +85 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1068.

Hedge Fund Ownership: UAL

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

Market Analysis: UAL

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

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

48 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: UAL
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1050 983 6.82%
13F Shares 321M 322M -0.4%
Total Value $42.24B $30.24B 39.68%
New Positions 204 149 +55
Increased Positions 358 410 -52
Closed Positions 126 180 -54
Reduced Positions 346 276 +70
Total Calls 34 47 -27.66%
Total Puts 35 39 -10.26%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.03 0.83 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 UAL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Par Capital Management Inc 18.07% 5,359,741 $728.9M
2 U S Global Investors Inc 10.21% 780,724 $106.2M
3 Lansdowne Partners (uk) LLP 8.67% 1,549,179 $210.7M
4 Bwcp, LP 8.39% 431,744 $58.7M
5 Slate Path Capital LP 6.26% 3,325,452 $452.2M
6 Black Cypress Capital Management, LLC 5.65% 62,184 $8.5M
7 Senator Investment Group LP 5.34% 1,075,439 $146.2M
8 Gmt Capital Corp 5.15% 726,800 $98.8M
9 Hidden Lake Asset Management LP 4.24% 103,500 $14.1M
10 Cobalt Capital Management, INC. 3.87% 40,000 $5.4M
11 SRS Investment Management, LLC 3.70% 2,942,727 $400.2M
12 Patient Capital Management, LLC 3.26% 731,523 $99.5M
13 Avala Global LP 2.59% 517,300 $70.3M
14 Arvin Capital Management LP 2.41% 135,758 $18.5M
15 Resolute Capital Asset Partners LLC 2.40% 41,300 $5.6M
16 Oxinas Partners, LLC 2.10% 39,118 $5.3M
17 Sanders Capital, LLC 2.05% 15,027,948 $2.04B
18 Beaconlight Capital, LLC 1.69% 35,175 $4.8M
19 Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.66% 12,900 $1.8M
20 Thomist Capital Management, LP 1.60% 36,990 $5.0M
21 Owl Creek Asset Management, L.P. 1.55% 137,695 $18.7M
22 PointState Capital LP 1.55% 889,534 $121.0M
23 Marble Bar Asset Management LLP 1.41% 15,000 $2.0M
24 Retireful, LLC 1.38% 10,884 $1.5M
25 Brigade Capital Management, LP 1.37% 53,850 $7.3M
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 — United Airls Hldgs Inc (UAL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for UAL?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 586 funds bought or added vs 482 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 UAL holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 69 of 1057 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in UAL. 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 UAL?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 594 out of 1,068 hedge funds have held UAL 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.

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