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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD)

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Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +122
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — GD

Based on 1985 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GD 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
1,985 hedge funds hold GD 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+305 new funds entered over the past year (+18% 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 — 58% buying

1040 buying766 selling
Last quarter: 1,040 funds bought or added vs 766 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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Steady new buyers — ~249 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 150 → 177 → 251 → 249. 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+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new
1,309 out of 1,985 hedge funds have held GD 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

180 → 150 → 177 → 251 → 249 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 150 → 177 → 251 → 249. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 2,035 current holders: 1,373 (67%) 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 — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 1985 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in GD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — GD

In 2025 Q4, 1040 hedge funds were net buyers of GD (249 opened a new position, 791 added to an existing one), while 766 reduced or exited (639 trimmed, 127 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 51% of total institutional value in GD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +122 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1985.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GD

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

Market Analysis: GD

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Company Profile: GD

Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

158 top-rated funds 13 high-conviction
Consensus
9.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 2035 1914 6.32%
13F Shares 235M 231M 1.59%
Total Value $78.48B $78.84B -0.45%
New Positions 254 253 +1
Increased Positions 860 792 +68
Closed Positions 130 128 +2
Reduced Positions 699 659 +40
Total Calls 32 35 -8.57%
Total Puts 27 27 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.84 0.77 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of GD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 LONGVIEW ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 97.13% 27,060,944 $9.29B
2 THOMAS STORY & SON LLC 5.14% 38,986 $13.4M
3 Eliot Finkel Investment Counsel, LLC 4.79% 25,669 $8.8M
4 WEYBOSSET RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT LLC 4.14% 41,874 $14.4M
5 Randolph Co Inc 4.04% 123,094 $42.2M
6 Saratoga Research & Investment Management 3.78% 194,242 $66.7M
7 Hendershot Investments Inc. 3.07% 66,646 $22.9M
8 PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES INC 3.05% 64,466 $22K
9 Edge Wealth Management LLC 2.93% 49,964 $17.1M
10 Lummis Asset Management, LP 2.93% 14,255 $4.9M
11 STONEBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 2.92% 18,703 $6.4M
12 Paradiem, LLC 2.81% 37,150 $12.8M
13 MORGAN DEMPSEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 2.80% 17,897 $6.1M
14 Miramar Capital, LLC 2.76% 36,134 $12.4M
15 Martin Capital Partners, LLC 2.71% 21,285 $7K
16 Exeter Financial, LLC 2.58% 18,403 $6.3M
17 BIRCH FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 2.46% 12,251 $4.2M
18 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 2.45% 87,354 $30.0M
19 Delta Accumulation, LLC 2.34% 78,700 $27.0M
20 Delta Accumulation, LLC 2.34% 78,700 $27.0M
21 MEEDER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 2.30% 117,204 $40.2M
22 Glassy Mountain Advisors, Inc. 2.17% 20,404 $7.0M
23 Brendel Financial Advisors LLC 2.11% 12,419 $4.3M
24 Running Oak Capital LLC 1.99% 43,037 $14.8M
25 DELTA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 1.99% 10,555 $3.6M
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 — GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GD?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 1,040 funds bought or added vs 766 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 GD holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 1985 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in GD. 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 GD?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,309 out of 1,985 hedge funds have held GD 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.