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CSG SYS INTL INC (CSGS)

294 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CSGS. 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
↑ +30
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — CSGS

Based on 293 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 CSGS 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
293 hedge funds hold CSGS 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+48 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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

156 buying162 selling
Last quarter: 162 funds reduced or exited vs 156 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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More new buyers each quarter (+53 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CSGS position: 56 → 41 → 31 → 84. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 25% new
177 out of 293 hedge funds have held CSGS 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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Value +26% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value
+26%
Shares
+5%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +26%, but actual share count only changed +6%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

27 → 56 → 41 → 31 → 84 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 56 → 41 → 31 → 84. A growing number of institutions are discovering CSGS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 294 current holders: 195 (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 — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 293 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in CSGS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — CSGS

In 2025 Q4, 156 hedge funds were net buyers of CSGS (84 opened a new position, 72 added to an existing one), while 162 reduced or exited (108 trimmed, 54 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 41% of total institutional value in CSGS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +30 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 293.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CSGS

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

Market Analysis: CSGS

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Company Profile: CSGS

Technology Software - Infrastructure

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.

48 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CSGS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 294 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 294 263 11.79%
13F Shares 30M 28M 5.79%
Total Value $2.28B $1.81B 26.11%
New Positions 84 31 +53
Increased Positions 72 97 -25
Closed Positions 54 39 +15
Reduced Positions 108 105 +3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CSGS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 VALUE HOLDINGS MANAGEMENT CO. LLC 4.38% 338,180 $27K
2 SYQUANT CAPITAL SAS 3.87% 310,140 $25K
3 ALPINE ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT INC. 1.90% 402,515 $32.2M
4 Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda 1.16% 77,074 $6.2M
5 CREDIT INDUSTRIEL ET COMMERCIAL 0.93% 148,867 $11.9M
6 Kendall Capital Management 0.91% 55,355 $4.4M
7 ABC ARBITRAGE SA 0.80% 75,205 $6.0M
8 CHATHAM CAPITAL GROUP, INC. 0.50% 43,088 $3.4M
9 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 0.40% 139,767 $11.2M
10 CPC Advisors, LLC 0.38% 29,467 $2.4M
11 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.38% 114,117 $9.1M
12 R Squared Ltd 0.33% 7,505 $600K
13 T3 Companies, LLC 0.29% 2,800 $224K
14 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.26% 8,477 $678K
15 Severin Investments, LLC 0.23% 3,362 $269K
16 Curbstone Financial Management Corp 0.19% 12,610 $1.0M
17 Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.17% 17,487 $1.4M
18 denkapparat Operations GmbH 0.13% 3,992 $319K
19 Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.10% 111,637 $9K
20 Curat Global, LLC 0.10% 1,230 $98K
21 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.07% 397,170 $32K
22 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.05% 30,822 $2.5M
23 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLS RETRMT SYS 0.04% 106,680 $8.5M
24 Allianz Asset Management GmbH 0.04% 490,139 $39.2M
25 Claro Advisors Inc. 0.04% 3,707 $296K
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 — CSG SYS INTL INC (CSGS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CSGS?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 162 funds reduced or exited vs 156 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 CSGS holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 293 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in CSGS. 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 CSGS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 177 out of 293 hedge funds have held CSGS 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.