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GRIFFON CORP (GFF)

319 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GFF. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +19
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — GFF

Based on 317 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added GFF 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
317 hedge funds hold GFF 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+22 new funds entered over the past year (+7% 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 — 53% buying

166 buying145 selling
Last quarter: 166 funds bought or added vs 145 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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More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GFF position: 43 → 53 → 36 → 51. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 18% new
182 out of 317 hedge funds have held GFF 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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Steady discovery — ~51 new funds/quarter

52 → 43 → 53 → 36 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 53 → 36 → 51. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 59% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 319 current holders: 187 (59%) 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 317 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in GFF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — GFF

In 2025 Q4, 166 hedge funds were net buyers of GFF (51 opened a new position, 115 added to an existing one), while 145 reduced or exited (113 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 42% of total institutional value in GFF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +19 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 317.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GFF

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

Market Analysis: GFF

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Company Profile: GFF

Industrials Building Products & Equipment

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.

52 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GFF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 319 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 319 303 5.28%
13F Shares 36M 36M -0.25%
Total Value $2.58B $2.68B -3.55%
New Positions 51 37 +14
Increased Positions 119 109 +10
Closed Positions 32 48 -16
Reduced Positions 116 116 -
Total Calls 2 4 -50.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.25 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

319 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of GFF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Integras Partners LLC 1.80% 37,774 $2.7M
2 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.81% 33,448 $2.4M
3 ARCADIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP/MI 0.68% 54,657 $4.0M
4 ESSEX INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO LLC 0.54% 47,076 $3.4M
5 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.43% 37,381 $2.7M
6 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB 0.35% 202,785 $14.7M
7 CHESAPEAKE CAPITAL CORP /IL/ 0.30% 5,771 $419K
8 Vann Equity Management LLC 0.24% 4,611 $335K
9 Rock Creek Group LLC 0.22% 30,000 $2.2M
10 Frisch Financial Group, Inc. 0.20% 13,000 $945K
11 denkapparat Operations GmbH 0.17% 5,716 $415K
12 GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC 0.16% 7,941 $723K
13 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.14% 3,994 $290K
14 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.13% 60,379 $4.4M
15 AlphaQuest LLC 0.12% 29,628 $2.2M
16 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.11% 678,338 $49K
17 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.10% 3,631 $264K
18 SEB Asset Management AB 0.09% 289,896 $21.1M
19 State of Wyoming 0.09% 10,225 $743K
20 Wealth Dimensions Group, Ltd. 0.09% 6,130 $446K
21 INVESTMENT HOUSE LLC 0.09% 22,504 $1.6M
22 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.08% 10,000 $762K
23 FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.08% 2,500 —
24 Summit Global Investments 0.07% 16,432 $1K
25 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.06% 5,154 $364K
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 — GRIFFON CORP (GFF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GFF?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 166 funds bought or added vs 145 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 GFF holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 317 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in GFF. 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 GFF?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 182 out of 317 hedge funds have held GFF 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.