Stock Analysis
Data Source: SEC EDGAR 13F
Updated Hourly

ZAFGEN INC (ZFGN)

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

Fetching live quote...
Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -7
Streak
5Q ▼
Buyers last Q
28%

Smart Money Signals — ZFGN

Based on 38 hedge funds · latest filing: 2020 Q1 · updated quarterly

📉

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ZFGN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
🔻

Below peak — only 43% of 3.0Y high

43% of all-time peak
Only 38 funds hold ZFGN today versus a peak of 89 funds at 2018 Q4 — just 43% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
📉

Outflows — 52% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
42 fewer hedge funds hold ZFGN compared to a year ago (-52% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
🔴

Heavy selling pressure — only 28% buying

11 buying29 selling
Last quarter: 29 funds sold vs only 11 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 8 → 10 → 3. 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.
💎

Buying through price weakness — shares +6%, value -27%

Value
-26%
Shares
+5%
Last quarter: funds added +6% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -27%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
📊

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

9 → 10 → 8 → 10 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 8 → 10 → 3. ZFGN is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
1.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.2/10 — 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 — ZFGN

In 2020 Q1, 11 hedge funds were net buyers of ZFGN (3 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 29 reduced or exited (19 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 28% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. This extends a 5-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. Net fund flow last quarter: -7 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 38.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ZFGN

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

Market Analysis: ZFGN

Analyst Price Targets

Avg. Price Target
--

Analyst Recommendations

Stock Performance

Real-time

Company Profile: ZFGN

-- --

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

Loading signal freshness…
Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

3 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ZFGN
0 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in ZFGN. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 0 0 -
13F Shares 0 0 -
Total Value $0 $0 -
New Positions 0 0 -
Increased Positions 0 0 -
Closed Positions 0 0 -
Reduced Positions 0 0 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

Statistics: ZFGN

View More

Valuation Measures Data as of: --

Market Cap --
Enterprise Value --
Trailing P/E --
Forward P/E --
PEG Ratio (5yr expected) --
Price/Sales (ttm) --
Price/Book (mrq) --
Enterprise Value/Revenue --
Enterprise Value/EBITDA --
Beta (5Y Monthly) --
Short Ratio (Days to Cover) --
Short % of Float --

Financial Highlights

Profitability
Profit Margin --
Return on Assets (ttm) --
Return on Equity (ttm) --
Income Statement & Cash Flow
Revenue (ttm) --
Net Income Avi to Common (ttm) --
Diluted EPS (ttm) --
Total Cash (mrq) --
Total Debt/Equity (mrq) --
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm) --

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

0 + investors

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

QUARTER:
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 — ZAFGEN INC (ZFGN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ZFGN?

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ZFGN 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 ZFGN?

Heavy selling pressure — only 28% buying: Last quarter: 29 funds sold vs only 11 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

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.

Full history →