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GCT SEMICONDUCTOR HLDG INC (GCTS)

32 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GCTS. 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
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
71%

Smart Money Signals — GCTS

Based on 32 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added GCTS 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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High ownership — 80% of 2.2Y peak

80% of all-time peak
32 funds currently hold this stock — 80% of the 2.2-year high of 40 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 20% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
8 fewer hedge funds hold GCTS compared to a year ago (-20% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 71% buying

20 buying8 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 7 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (3 trimmed + 5 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 GCTS position: 11 → 9 → 4 → 13. 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 — 50% entered in last year

■ 6% conviction (2yr+) ■ 44% medium ■ 50% new
Only 2 funds (6%) 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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Steady discovery — ~13 new funds/quarter

5 → 11 → 9 → 4 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 9 → 4 → 13. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 56% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 44% 1-2yr ■ 56% new
Of 32 current holders: 18 (56%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) 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.
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Strong quality — 22% AUM from major funds

22% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 32 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — GCTS

In 2026 Q1, 20 hedge funds were net buyers of GCTS (13 opened a new position, 7 added to an existing one), while 8 reduced or exited (3 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 71% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 22% of total institutional value in GCTS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 32.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GCTS

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

Market Analysis: GCTS

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Company Profile: GCTS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy GCT SEMICONDUCTOR HLDG INC (GCTS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GCTS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 56d ago
GCTS
+197.4%
XLK
+35.7%

GCTS outperformed XLK by +161.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 11d ago
GCTS
+85.2%
XLK
+2.3%

Since the filing became public, GCTS outperformed XLK by +82.9% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GCTS
32 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 32 24 33.33%
13F Shares 4M 4M 14.8%
Total Value $5M $5M 9.04%
New Positions 13 4 +9
Increased Positions 7 10 -3
Closed Positions 5 8 -3
Reduced Positions 3 6 -3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

32 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of GCTS — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Team Hewins, LLC 0.04% 125,640 $143K
2 GM Advisory Group, LLC 0.02% 434,456 $495K
3 BRC Group Holdings, Inc. 0.01% 56,818 $65K
4 Braeburn Wealth Management LLC 0.01% 15,500 $18K
5 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 75,000 $86K
6 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 25,679 $29K
7 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.00% 23,516 $27K
8 Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC 0.00% 13,200 $15K
9 Arax Advisory Partners 0.00% 3,125 $4K
10 HRT FINANCIAL LP 0.00% 35,818 $40K
11 Point72 Asset Management, L.P. 0.00% 51,604 $59K
12 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 246,244 $281K
13 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 2,286 $3K
14 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 1,744,949 $2.0M
15 MAI Capital Management 0.00% 4,400 $5K
16 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 597,947 $682K
17 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 0.00% 67,513 $77K
18 UBS Group AG 0.00% 37,363 $43K
19 BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 0.00% 63,013 $72K
20 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.00% 19 —
21 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% 3,273 $4K
22 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 119 —
23 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 2,000 $2K
24 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 10,000 $11K
25 MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% 19,289 $22K
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 — GCT SEMICONDUCTOR HLDG INC (GCTS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GCTS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 71% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 7 added to an existing one). Only 8 were sellers (3 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GCTS holders?

Strong quality — 22% AUM from major funds: 11 of 32 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 22% 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 GCTS?

Mostly new holders — 50% entered in last year: Only 2 funds (6%) 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 GCT SEMICONDUCTOR HLDG INC (GCTS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GCTS has moved +85.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.3% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +82.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GCTS has gained +197.4% vs +35.7% for XLK. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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