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GDS HLDGS LTD (GDS)

193 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GDS. 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
↓ -29
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — GDS

Based on 175 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 GDS 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 — 86% of 3.0Y peak

86% of all-time peak
175 funds currently hold this stock — 86% of the 3.0-year high of 204 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Fast accumulation — +28% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+38 new funds entered over the past year (+28% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

102 buying120 selling
Last quarter: 120 funds reduced or exited vs 102 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-32 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 45 → 38 → 62 → 30. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 29% new
90 out of 175 hedge funds have held GDS 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

28 → 45 → 38 → 62 → 30 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 38 → 62 → 30. A growing number of institutions are discovering GDS 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 ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Of 193 current holders: 123 (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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Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100

13% from top-100 AUM funds
27 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GDS

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

Market Analysis: GDS

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

30 top-rated funds 6 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
4.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GDS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 193 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 193 224 -13.84%
13F Shares 80M 84M -4.15%
Total Value $2.80B $3.24B -13.71%
New Positions 31 66 -35
Increased Positions 76 110 -34
Closed Positions 63 22 +41
Reduced Positions 100 63 +37
Total Calls 11 17 -35.29%
Total Puts 10 8 25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.91 0.47 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

193 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of GDS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Broad Peak Investment Advisers Pte Ltd 3.64% 445,050 $17.9M
2 Future Fund LLC 1.27% 89,821 $3.6M
3 MACROVIEW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.35% 12,460 $502K
4 Storgate, LLC 0.32% 10,002 $403K
5 Harbor Advisors LLC 0.28% 47,500 $1.9M
6 Impact Investors, Inc 0.17% 6,082 $245K
7 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.17% 14,322 $577K
8 Elevate Capital Advisors, LLC 0.16% 6,211 $250K
9 WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.16% 1,733,937 $68.1M
10 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.13% 253,022 $10.2M
11 WT Asset Management Ltd 0.13% 150,000 $6.0M
12 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.09% 5,069 $204K
13 Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC 0.05% 6,000 $259K
14 Quent Capital, LLC 0.04% 15,000 $604K
15 CenterBook Partners LP 0.03% 15,452 $623K
16 Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft 0.03% 10,319 $411K
17 Aberdeen Group plc 0.03% 405,287 $16.3M
18 HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 0.03% 1,220,693 $48.7M
19 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.02% 18,139 $731K
20 UBS Group AG 0.01% 2,025,626 $81.6M
21 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.01% 6,766 $273K
22 Vise Technologies, Inc. 0.01% 13,717 $479K
23 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.01% 30,000 $1.2M
24 SUMMIT SECURITIES GROUP LLC 0.01% 1,607 $65K
25 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.01% 15,113 $630K
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 — GDS HLDGS LTD (GDS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GDS?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 120 funds reduced or exited vs 102 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for GDS holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100: 27 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held GDS?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 90 out of 175 hedge funds have held GDS 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.