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DESTINATION XL GROUP INC (DXLG)

56 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in DXLG. 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
↓ -4
Streak
6Q ▼
Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — DXLG

Based on 56 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DXLG 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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Below peak — only 50% of 3.0Y high

50% of all-time peak
Only 56 funds hold DXLG today versus a peak of 111 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 50% 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.
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Outflows — 35% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
30 fewer hedge funds hold DXLG compared to a year ago (-35% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

21 buying25 selling
Last quarter: 25 funds reduced or exited vs 21 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 — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 9 → 9 → 8. 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+) ■ 20% medium ■ 14% new
37 out of 56 hedge funds have held DXLG 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 -3%, value -46%

Value
-46%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -46%. 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

7 → 13 → 9 → 9 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 9 → 9 → 8. DXLG 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 — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 73% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 14% new
Of 56 current holders: 41 (73%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100

11% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 56 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
1.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.1/10 — 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 — DXLG

In 2026 Q1, 21 hedge funds were net buyers of DXLG (8 opened a new position, 13 added to an existing one), while 25 reduced or exited (13 trimmed, 12 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 6-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 56.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DXLG

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

Market Analysis: DXLG

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Company Profile: DXLG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy DESTINATION XL GROUP INC (DXLG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DXLG has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 72d ago
DXLG
+42.7%
XLY
+4.1%

DXLG outperformed XLY by +38.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 27d ago
DXLG
+2.5%
XLY
-2.6%

Since the filing became public, DXLG outperformed XLY by +5.1% .

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.

8 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DXLG
56 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 56 60 -6.67%
13F Shares 35M 36M -2.66%
Total Value $18M $33M -46.01%
New Positions 8 9 -1
Increased Positions 13 7 +6
Closed Positions 12 16 -4
Reduced Positions 13 21 -8
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 institutional holders of DXLG — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 AWM Investment Company, Inc. 0.53% 9,399,297 $4.8M
2 Fund 1 Investments, LLC 0.34% 5,758,261 $2.9M
3 PRESCOTT GROUP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.09% 1,734,602 $885K
4 Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 0.08% 4,141,740 $2.1M
5 Strategic Blueprint, LLC 0.01% 239,990 $122K
6 Long Focus Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 498,042 $254K
7 RBF Capital, LLC 0.01% 189,230 $97K
8 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 0.00% 197,937 $101K
9 NOMURA HOLDINGS INC 0.00% 2,173,348 $1.1M
10 Hudson Bay Capital Management LP 0.00% 1,000,000 $510K
11 Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC 0.00% 276,785 $141K
12 McNamara Financial Services, Inc. 0.00% 13,867 $7K
13 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 108,270 $55K
14 ING GROEP NV 0.00% 300,000 $153K
15 HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN TRUST FUND 0.00% 1,000,000 $510K
16 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.00% 13,975 —
17 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 108,270 $55K
18 CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. 0.00% 340,000 $173K
19 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 288,772 $147K
20 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 25,465 $13K
21 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 11,759 $6K
22 ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 0.00% 507,820 $259K
23 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.00% 20,633 $11K
24 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 280,410 $143K
25 PEAK6 LLC 0.00% 30,000 $15K
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 — DESTINATION XL GROUP INC (DXLG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DXLG?

Selling streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DXLG 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 DXLG?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 25 funds reduced or exited vs 21 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 DXLG holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100: 18 of 56 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held DXLG?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 37 out of 56 hedge funds have held DXLG 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.

Is it too late to buy DESTINATION XL GROUP INC (DXLG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DXLG has moved +2.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -2.6% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DXLG has gained +42.7% vs +4.1% for XLY. 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.

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