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WAYFAIR INC (W)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +66
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — W

Based on 464 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added W 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
464 hedge funds hold W 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 — +40% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+133 new funds entered over the past year (+40% 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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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

313 buying193 selling
Last quarter: 313 funds were net buyers (125 opened a brand new position + 188 added to an existing one). Only 193 were sellers (134 trimmed + 59 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~125 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 42 → 85 → 123 → 125. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 30% new
253 out of 464 hedge funds have held W 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

56 → 42 → 85 → 123 → 125 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 42 → 85 → 123 → 125. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 519 current holders: 342 (66%) 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 — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 464 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in W. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: W

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

Market Analysis: W

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Company Profile: W

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

27 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
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3.0
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conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: W
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 519 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 519 458 13.32%
13F Shares 144M 144M -0.3%
Total Value $14.33B $12.83B 11.71%
New Positions 126 126 -
Increased Positions 271 219 +52
Closed Positions 63 51 +12
Reduced Positions 206 192 +14
Total Calls 31 33 -6.06%
Total Puts 34 39 -12.82%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.1 1.18 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

519 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of W — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 1.13% 416,500 $31.3M
2 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.70% 877,117 $66.0M
3 Chemistry Wealth Management LLC 0.57% 42,834 $3.2M
4 Portman Square Capital LLP 0.53% 182,039 $13.7M
5 WT Wealth Management 0.45% 19,941 $1.5M
6 ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY FUND, INC. 0.31% 116,700 $8.8M
7 Oak Thistle LLC 0.17% 23,805 $1.8M
8 Mayflower Financial Advisors, LLC 0.16% 17,378 $1.3M
9 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.07% 575,800 $43.3M
10 OP Asset Management Ltd 0.06% 66,458 $5.8M
11 STRS OHIO 0.05% 175,742 $13.2M
12 Optas, LLC 0.05% 4,283 $322K
13 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.04% 4,901 $369K
14 Marex Group plc 0.04% 26,608 $1.4M
15 Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC 0.03% 7,458 $561K
16 Cypress Wealth Services, LLC 0.03% 2,673 $201K
17 SPIREPOINT PRIVATE CLIENT, LLC 0.03% 3,730 $281K
18 PRAXIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC 0.02% 5,090 —
19 Portman Square Capital LLP 0.02% 7,500 $564K
20 Magnus Financial Group LLC 0.02% 3,301 $248K
21 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.02% 2,537 $191K
22 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.02% 211,005 $16K
23 Marquette Asset Management, LLC 0.02% 1,500 $113K
24 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.01% 4,893 $368K
25 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.01% 9,299 $699K
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 — WAYFAIR INC (W)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for W?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added W 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 W?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 313 funds were net buyers (125 opened a brand new position + 188 added to an existing one). Only 193 were sellers (134 trimmed + 59 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for W holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 464 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in W. 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 W?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 253 out of 464 hedge funds have held W 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.