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GREIF INC (GEF)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -10
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — GEF

Based on 252 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GEF 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 — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
252 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 268 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding GEF is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

117 buying136 selling
Last quarter: 136 funds reduced or exited vs 117 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.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 33 → 52 → 36 → 29. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 13% new
165 out of 252 hedge funds have held GEF 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

38 → 33 → 52 → 36 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 52 → 36 → 29. GEF is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 72% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Of 256 current holders: 185 (72%) 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 — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 252 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in GEF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — GEF

In 2025 Q4, 117 hedge funds were net buyers of GEF (29 opened a new position, 88 added to an existing one), while 136 reduced or exited (97 trimmed, 39 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 54% of total institutional value in GEF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -10 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 252.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GEF

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

Market Analysis: GEF

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Company Profile: GEF

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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.

42 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
1.1
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: GEF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 2 days 237 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 237 248 -4.44%
13F Shares 23M 24M -1.3%
Total Value $1.57B $1.40B 11.79%
New Positions 28 36 -8
Increased Positions 89 101 -12
Closed Positions 39 41 -2
Reduced Positions 91 77 +14
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of GEF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Medina Value Partners, LLC 5.28% 376,048 $25.2M
2 EVR Research LP 4.29% 160,000 $10.7M
3 Sovereign's Capital Management, LLC 1.32% 26,756 $1.8M
4 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 1.01% 797,912 $53.5M
5 DENALI ADVISORS LLC 0.86% 115,951 $7.8M
6 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.51% 135,196 $9.1M
7 SYSTEMATIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LP 0.46% 299,808 $20.1M
8 McCartney Wealth Management LLC 0.33% 5,815 $393K
9 Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC 0.32% 21,724 $1.5M
10 PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC 0.30% 153,876 $10.3M
11 MONEYWISE, INC. 0.29% 9,750 $654K
12 FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.28% 1,238,623 $83.1M
13 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.27% 415,894 $27.9M
14 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.17% 377,650 $25.3M
15 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.14% 7,264 $487K
16 Windsor Advisory Group, LLC 0.12% 2,111 $142K
17 THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS 0.11% 889,109 $60K
18 Atom Investors LP 0.10% 21,779 $1.5M
19 LOUNTZIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.10% 4,000 $268K
20 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.09% 36,963 $2.5M
21 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.08% 25,088 $1.7M
22 Odyssean, LLC 0.08% 3,080 $207K
23 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.07% 6,343 $425K
24 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.06% 16,464 $1.1M
25 Old Port Advisors 0.06% 3,619 $243K
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 — GREIF INC (GEF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GEF?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GEF 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 GEF?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 136 funds reduced or exited vs 117 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 GEF holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 252 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in GEF. 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 GEF?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 165 out of 252 hedge funds have held GEF 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.