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GCT SEMICONDUCTOR HLDG INC (GCTS/WS)

29 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GCTS/WS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -4
Streak
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Buyers last Q
18%

Smart Money Signals — GCTS/WS

Based on 29 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GCTS/WS 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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High ownership — 71% of 3.0Y peak

71% of all-time peak
29 funds currently hold this stock — 71% of the 3.0-year high of 41 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
3 fewer hedge funds hold GCTS/WS compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 18% buying

3 buying14 selling
Last quarter: 14 funds sold vs only 3 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 2 → 2 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 17% new
18 out of 29 hedge funds have held GCTS/WS 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+100% value, -13% shares)

Value
+99%
Shares
-12%
Last quarter: total value of institutional GCTS/WS holdings rose +100% even though funds reduced share count by 13%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

1 → 7 → 2 → 2 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 2 → 2 → 3. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Mixed cohorts — 3% veterans, 28% new entrants

■ 3% veterans ■ 69% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 29 current holders: 1 (3%) held 2+ years, 20 held 1–2 years, 8 (28%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100

10% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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/WS

In 2026 Q1, 3 hedge funds were net buyers of GCTS/WS (3 opened a brand-new position), while 14 reduced or exited (7 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 18% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 29.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GCTS/WS

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

Market Analysis: GCTS/WS

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

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Hedge Fund Positioning: GCTS/WS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 29 33 -12.12%
13F Shares 12M 14M -12.71%
Total Value $2M $1M 99.82%
New Positions 3 2 +1
Increased Positions 0 2 -2
Closed Positions 7 2 +5
Reduced Positions 7 7 -
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
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 GCTS/WS — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ionic Capital Management LLC 0.01% 673,000 $122K
2 K2 PRINCIPAL FUND, L.P. 0.01% 583,091 $105K
3 683 Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 566,181 $102K
4 ARISTEIA CAPITAL, L.L.C. 0.01% 1,457,677 $258K
5 Saba Capital Management, L.P. 0.00% 710,648 $126K
6 GM Advisory Group, LLC 0.00% 460,295 $83K
7 Greenland Capital Management LP 0.00% 117,048 $21K
8 Diametric Capital, LP 0.00% 53,845 $10K
9 Liberty Mutual Group Asset Management Inc. 0.00% 125,000 $23K
10 DUPONT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP 0.00% 75,000 $14K
11 TORONTO DOMINION BANK 0.00% 3,452,095 $625K
12 GLAZER CAPITAL, LLC 0.00% 209,417 —
13 Context Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 172,160 $31K
14 LMR Partners LLP 0.00% 1,644,337 $298K
15 MOORE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 0.00% 125,000 $23K
16 Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management LLP 0.00% 25,000 $5K
17 Bracebridge Capital, LLC 0.00% 75,000 $14K
18 TENOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Co., L.P. 0.00% 125,000 $23K
19 StoneX Group Inc. 0.00% 27,960 $5K
20 Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. 0.00% 64,611 $11K
21 Virtu Financial LLC 0.00% 29,508 —
22 Calamos Advisors LLC 0.00% 225,000 $41K
23 Clear Street Group Inc. 0.00% 136,883 $25K
24 D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. 0.00% 575,000 $104K
25 MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 442,500 $80K
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/WS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GCTS/WS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GCTS/WS 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 GCTS/WS?

Heavy selling pressure — only 18% buying: Last quarter: 14 funds sold vs only 3 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for GCTS/WS holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100: 4 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held GCTS/WS?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 18 out of 29 hedge funds have held GCTS/WS 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.

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