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ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — ZD

Based on 255 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 ZD 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
255 hedge funds hold ZD 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+14 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

140 buying144 selling
Last quarter: 144 funds reduced or exited vs 140 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 48 → 53 → 45. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 20% new
165 out of 255 hedge funds have held ZD 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 +2%, value -19%

Value
-18%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -19%. 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

35 → 38 → 48 → 53 → 45 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 48 → 53 → 45. A growing number of institutions are discovering ZD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

70% veterans 8% 1-2yr 23% new
Of 260 current holders: 181 (70%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 255 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in ZD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ZD

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

Market Analysis: ZD

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Company Profile: ZD

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

43 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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2.8
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ZD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 260 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 260 266 -2.26%
13F Shares 44M 43M 1.91%
Total Value $1.55B $1.91B -18.93%
New Positions 45 55 -10
Increased Positions 104 89 +15
Closed Positions 50 52 -2
Reduced Positions 103 106 -3
Total Calls 2 5 -60.0%
Total Puts 3 7 -57.14%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 1.4 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

260 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ZD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BRAVE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 4.62% 470,282 $19.7M
2 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.16% 5,000 $212K
3 One Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.07% 13,967 $586K
4 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.07% 312,840 $13.1M
5 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.07% 18,860 $791K
6 Radnor Capital Management, LLC 0.07% 11,475 $481K
7 Kendall Capital Management 0.06% 6,562 $275K
8 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.04% 58,059 $2.4M
9 Chicago Capital, LLC 0.03% 26,647 $1.1M
10 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.02% 33,160 $1K
11 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 17,500
12 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.01% 2,123 $89K
13 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.01% 14,533 $610K
14 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.01% 32,764 $1.4M
15 Estate Planners Group, LLC 0.01% 600 $21K
16 ELEVATION POINT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.01% 7,084 $297K
17 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 10,567 $443K
18 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 2,158 $91K
19 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 38,627 $2K
20 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.00% 990 $42K
21 Curat Global, LLC 0.00% 75 $3K
22 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 702 $29K
23 QRG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.00% 6,042 $254K
24 True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% 192 $8K
25 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 1,051 $44K
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 — ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ZD?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 144 funds reduced or exited vs 140 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ZD holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 255 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in ZD. 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 ZD?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 165 out of 255 hedge funds have held ZD 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.