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GATX CORP (GATX)

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

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3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — GATX

Based on 390 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GATX 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
390 hedge funds hold GATX 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+30 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

190 buying158 selling
Last quarter: 190 funds bought or added vs 158 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 41 → 55 → 52 → 46. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 16% new
242 out of 390 hedge funds have held GATX 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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Steady discovery — ~46 new funds/quarter

55 → 41 → 55 → 52 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 55 → 52 → 46. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 12% 1-2yr 22% new
Of 394 current holders: 260 (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 — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 390 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in GATX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — GATX

In 2026 Q1, 190 hedge funds were net buyers of GATX (46 opened a new position, 144 added to an existing one), while 158 reduced or exited (115 trimmed, 43 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 50% of total institutional value in GATX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 390.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GATX

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

Market Analysis: GATX

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Company Profile: GATX

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

Is It Too Late to Buy GATX CORP (GATX) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GATX 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 · 71d ago
GATX
+2.6%
XLI
+8.6%

GATX outperformed XLI by -6.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 26d ago
GATX
-0.2%
XLI
+4131.3%

Since the filing became public, GATX outperformed XLI by -4131.5% .

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.

28 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GATX
385 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 385 387 -0.52%
13F Shares 35M 36M -2.85%
Total Value $5.92B $6.05B -2.18%
New Positions 44 52 -8
Increased Positions 144 114 +30
Closed Positions 46 43 +3
Reduced Positions 112 137 -25
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

385 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of GATX — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Harbor Island Capital LLC 5.29% 83,396 $14.2M
2 Community Bank of Raymore 4.23% 36,998 $6.3M
3 Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC 2.51% 50,811 $8.7M
4 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 1.85% 1,100,973 $188.0M
5 EARNEST PARTNERS LLC 1.84% 2,615,231 $446.5M
6 WINSLOW ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 1.55% 46,698 $8K
7 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 1.02% 597,545 $102.0M
8 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.98% 845,450 $144.4M
9 EULAV Asset Management 0.75% 137,151 $23.4M
10 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO 0.73% 5,427,338 $926.7M
11 Verity Asset Management, Inc. 0.66% 9,277 $1.6M
12 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.61% 43,250 $7.4M
13 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.60% 11,987 $2K
14 CHESAPEAKE CAPITAL CORP /IL/ 0.59% 4,789 $818K
15 INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.50% 4,500 $768K
16 TI-TRUST, INC 0.47% 4,600 $785K
17 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.39% 15,338 $2.6M
18 Nicholas Investment Partners, LP 0.28% 22,601 $3.9M
19 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.27% 12,500 $2.1M
20 RICE HALL JAMES & ASSOCIATES, LLC 0.23% 23,890 $4.1M
21 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.22% 34,286 $5.9M
22 Goelzer Investment Management, Inc. 0.22% 26,210 $4.5M
23 MQS Management LLC 0.22% 1,866 $319K
24 Fieldview Capital Management, LLC 0.21% 4,198 $717K
25 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.20% 20,732 $3.5M
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 — GATX CORP (GATX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GATX?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GATX 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 GATX?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 190 funds bought or added vs 158 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for GATX holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 390 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in GATX. 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 GATX?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 242 out of 390 hedge funds have held GATX 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 GATX CORP (GATX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GATX has moved -0.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4131.3% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -4131.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GATX has gained +2.6% vs +8.6% 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.

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