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GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC (GALT)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — GALT

Based on 96 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 GALT 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
96 hedge funds hold GALT 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding GALT is almost the same as a year ago (-3 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

54 buying34 selling
Last quarter: 54 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 30 added to an existing one). Only 34 were sellers (23 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GALT position: 12 → 15 → 15 → 24. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 24% new
50 out of 96 hedge funds have held GALT 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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Growing discovery — still being found

23 → 12 → 15 → 15 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 15 → 15 → 24. A growing number of institutions are discovering GALT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 64% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 100 current holders: 64 (64%) 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 — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
26 of 96 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in GALT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — GALT

In 2025 Q4, 54 hedge funds were net buyers of GALT (24 opened a new position, 30 added to an existing one), while 34 reduced or exited (23 trimmed, 11 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 50% of total institutional value in GALT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 96.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GALT

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

Market Analysis: GALT

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Company Profile: GALT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC (GALT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GALT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 51d ago
GALT
-19.3%
XLV
+352.2%

GALT outperformed XLV by -371.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
GALT
+1.8%
XLV
+386.1%

Since the filing became public, GALT outperformed XLV by -384.3% .

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
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GALT
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 97 96 1.04%
13F Shares 15M 12M 24.83%
Total Value $42M $51M -17.3%
New Positions 19 24 -5
Increased Positions 31 30 +1
Closed Positions 18 11 +7
Reduced Positions 24 21 +3
Total Calls 5 4 25.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.4 0.25 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 GALT. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of GALT — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GREAT POINT PARTNERS LLC 0.51% 800,000 $2.2M
2 RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA LLC 0.24% 187,062 $522K
3 Solutions 4 Wealth, Ltd 0.11% 25,027 $70K
4 Vivaldi Capital Management LP 0.10% 258,584 $721K
5 Sovran Advisors, LLC 0.05% 257,830 $585K
6 Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC 0.04% 106,139 $296K
7 Argyle Capital Partners, LLC 0.03% 13,375 $37K
8 683 Capital Management, LLC 0.02% 162,484 $453K
9 Wealthspire Advisors, LLC 0.02% 721,788 $2.0M
10 Geneos Wealth Management Inc. 0.02% 240,927 $672K
11 Diametric Capital, LP 0.01% 17,089 $48K
12 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.01% 71,425 —
13 Belpointe Asset Management LLC 0.01% 106,139 $296K
14 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.01% 22,500 $63K
15 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.01% 30,000 $84K
16 Archer Investment Corp 0.01% 13,501 $38K
17 NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd 0.01% 19,324 $54K
18 Inspire Advisors, LLC 0.00% 21,095 $59K
19 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 1,122,670 $3.1M
20 CAHABA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.00% 21,000 $59K
21 MARSHALL WACE, LLP 0.00% 1,219,912 $3.4M
22 Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC 0.00% 23,900 $67K
23 Virtu Financial LLC 0.00% 14,903 —
24 ATWOOD & PALMER INC 0.00% 10,000 $28K
25 HORIZON KINETICS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 49,226 $137K
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 — GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC (GALT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GALT?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 54 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 30 added to an existing one). Only 34 were sellers (23 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GALT holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 26 of 96 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in GALT. 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 GALT?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 50 out of 96 hedge funds have held GALT 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 GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC (GALT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GALT has moved +1.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +386.1% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -384.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GALT has gained -19.3% vs +352.2% for XLV. 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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