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AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — CAR

Based on 287 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CAR 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
287 hedge funds hold CAR 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+14% 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

149 buying153 selling
Last quarter: 153 funds reduced or exited vs 149 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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Steady new buyers — ~52 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 50 → 77 → 55 → 52. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new
188 out of 287 hedge funds have held CAR 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 -8%, value -36%

Value
-36%
Shares
-8%
Last quarter: funds added -8% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -36%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

42 → 50 → 77 → 55 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 77 → 55 → 52. CAR is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 75% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Of 334 current holders: 252 (75%) 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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Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

25% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 287 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — CAR

In 2025 Q4, 149 hedge funds were net buyers of CAR (52 opened a new position, 97 added to an existing one), while 153 reduced or exited (109 trimmed, 44 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 25% of total institutional value in CAR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 287.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CAR

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

Market Analysis: CAR

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Company Profile: CAR

Industrials Rental & Leasing Services

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

46 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
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Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CAR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 334 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 334 326 2.45%
13F Shares 65M 70M -8.01%
Total Value $8.26B $12.98B -36.38%
New Positions 54 62 -8
Increased Positions 153 167 -14
Closed Positions 48 57 -9
Reduced Positions 185 130 +55
Total Calls 24 27 -11.11%
Total Puts 31 32 -3.12%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.29 1.19 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CAR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ING GROEP NV 1.09% 1,225,000 $178.7M
2 MUFG Securities EMEA plc 0.44% 200,000 $29.2M
3 Optimize Financial Inc 0.26% 3,602 $525K
4 TriaGen Wealth Management LLC 0.23% 5,764 $841K
5 CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. 0.14% 700,147 $102.1M
6 HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 0.13% 1,702,532 $241.3M
7 Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC 0.10% 1,541 $225K
8 UBS Group AG 0.10% 4,368,243 $637.1M
9 Diligent Investors, LLC 0.09% 2,383 $348K
10 AlphaQuest LLC 0.08% 11,815 $1.5M
11 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.07% 315,555 $46.0M
12 Oak Thistle LLC 0.07% 4,621 $674K
13 JUPITER ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.06% 77,647 $11.3M
14 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 3,595 $524K
15 ATLAS CAPITAL ADVISORS INC. 0.03% 1,940 $283K
16 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.03% 22,614 $3.3M
17 Allianz Asset Management GmbH 0.03% 198,420 $28.9M
18 BEESE FULMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.03% 3,003 $438K
19 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.02% 5,247 $765K
20 Summit Trail Advisors, LLC 0.02% 11,090 $1.6M
21 Basepoint Wealth LLC 0.02% 250 $36K
22 Wedmont Private Capital 0.02% 2,436 $637K
23 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.02% 19,992 $2.9M
24 NEW MEXICO EDUCATIONAL RETIREMENT BOARD 0.02% 4,000 —
25 Essex Financial Services, Inc. 0.02% 2,155 $314K
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 — AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CAR?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CAR 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 CAR?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 153 funds reduced or exited vs 149 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 CAR holders?

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds: 36 of 287 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held CAR?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 188 out of 287 hedge funds have held CAR 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.