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Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. (CDNL)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
100%

Smart Money Signals — CDNL

Based on 54 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CDNL 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
54 hedge funds hold CDNL 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 — +5300% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+53 new funds entered over the past year (+5300% 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 — 100% buying

53 buying0 selling
Last quarter: 53 funds were net buyers (53 opened a brand new position + 0 added to an existing one). Only 0 were sellers (0 trimmed + 0 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+53 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CDNL position: 0 → 0 → 0 → 53. 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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Mostly new holders — 96% entered in last year

4% conviction (2yr+) 0% medium 96% new
Only 2 funds (4%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +120244%, value +120152%

Value
+120151%
Shares
+120244%
Last quarter: funds added +120244% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +120152%. 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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Steady discovery — ~53 new funds/quarter

0 → 0 → 0 → 0 → 53 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 0 → 0 → 53. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 96% of holders entered in last year

4% veterans 0% 1-2yr 96% new
Of 54 current holders: 52 (96%) entered in the past year, only 2 (4%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds

28% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
7.4
out of 10
High Exit Risk
Exit risk score 7.4/10 — multiple crowding signals converge. Institutional ownership is at 100% of its all-time high — near peak crowding. Crowded trades can unwind fast — a single catalyst can trigger a cascade.

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 — CDNL

In 2025 Q4, 53 hedge funds were net buyers of CDNL (53 opened a brand-new position), while 0 reduced or exited — a 100% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 28% of total institutional value in CDNL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +53 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 54.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CDNL

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

Market Analysis: CDNL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. (CDNL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CDNL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 49d ago
CDNL
+39.5%
XLI
+5.4%

CDNL outperformed XLI by +34.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 4d ago
CDNL
-2.2%
XLI
-0.5%

Since the filing became public, CDNL outperformed XLI by -1.7% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

7 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CDNL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 1 days 53 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 53 0 100%
13F Shares 13M 0 100%
Total Value $320M $0 100%
New Positions 53 0 +53
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

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of CDNL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ACK Asset Management LLC 4.33% 874,000 $34.7M
2 Engle Capital Management, L.P. 4.30% 318,000 $12.6M
3 Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd 3.71% 802,739 $31.8M
4 Conversant Capital LLC 2.51% 471,609 $18.7M
5 Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC 1.96% 86,774 $3.4M
6 Bastion Asset Management Inc. 1.22% 109,080 $4.0M
7 G2 Investment Partners Management LLC 0.96% 98,023 $3.9M
8 EMERALD ADVISERS, LLC 0.73% 578,600 $22.9M
9 EMERALD MUTUAL FUND ADVISERS TRUST 0.69% 359,063 $14.2M
10 OSTERWEIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.35% 169,936 $6.7M
11 DRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.19% 660,514 $26.2M
12 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.18% 693,050 $27.5M
13 Aventail Capital Group, LP 0.16% 86,406 $3.4M
14 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 0.16% 82,464 $3.3M
15 READYSTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP 0.13% 74,450 $3.0M
16 GatePass Capital, LLC 0.13% 6,921 $274K
17 BRANT POINT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.12% 24,392 $967K
18 Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC 0.12% 439,707 $17.4M
19 FRED ALGER MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.12% 686,585 $27.2M
20 Round Rock Advisors LLC 0.11% 18,897 $749K
21 Ghisallo Capital Management LLC 0.11% 100,000 $4.0M
22 LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC 0.10% 751,558 $30K
23 F/m Investments LLC 0.04% 16,576 $657K
24 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.04% 12,150
25 Zuckerman Investment Group, LLC 0.04% 10,000 $397K
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 — Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. (CDNL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CDNL?

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

More buyers than sellers — 100% buying: Last quarter: 53 funds were net buyers (53 opened a brand new position + 0 added to an existing one). Only 0 were sellers (0 trimmed + 0 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CDNL holders?

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds: 14 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% 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 CDNL?

Mostly new holders — 96% entered in last year: Only 2 funds (4%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. (CDNL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CDNL has moved -2.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CDNL has gained +39.5% vs +5.4% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.