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GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC (GFL)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +25
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — GFL

Based on 308 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 GFL 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
308 hedge funds hold GFL 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+38 new funds entered over the past year (+14% 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 — 56% buying

166 buying133 selling
Last quarter: 166 funds bought or added vs 133 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 (+31 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GFL position: 71 → 38 → 30 → 61. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 20% new
158 out of 308 hedge funds have held GFL 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

51 → 71 → 38 → 30 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 71 → 38 → 30 → 61. GFL 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 — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 59% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 316 current holders: 188 (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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 308 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in GFL. 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 — GFL

In 2025 Q4, 166 hedge funds were net buyers of GFL (61 opened a new position, 105 added to an existing one), while 133 reduced or exited (97 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 43% of total institutional value in GFL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +25 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 308.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GFL

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

Market Analysis: GFL

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Company Profile: GFL

Industrials Waste Management

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.

43 top-rated funds 6 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
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Elite
4.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GFL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 316 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 316 294 7.48%
13F Shares 252M 239M 5.42%
Total Value $10.69B $11.06B -3.42%
New Positions 61 30 +31
Increased Positions 113 124 -11
Closed Positions 38 43 -5
Reduced Positions 113 125 -12
Total Calls 5 7 -28.57%
Total Puts 3 6 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 0.86 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of GFL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 HALLSTATT ADVISORS L.P. 10.54% 319,272 $13.3M
2 Verbena Value LP 8.27% 1,211,100 $50.5M
3 Verde Servicos Internacionais S.A. 2.70% 211,142 $9K
4 Barton Investment Management 2.19% 419,475 $17.5M
5 Paralel Advisors LLC 0.95% 550,000 $22.9M
6 TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC 0.82% 1,161,409 $48K
7 Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC 0.81% 10,000 $417K
8 Munro Partners 0.74% 520,187 $21.7M
9 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.55% 588,489 $24.6M
10 S&CO INC 0.53% 203,174 $8K
11 Robeco Schweiz AG 0.51% 577,003 $24.1M
12 CAPITAL INSIGHT PARTNERS, LLC 0.35% 39,034 $1.7M
13 KORNITZER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC /KS 0.31% 350,000 $14.6M
14 SCHWARTZ INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.29% 196,093 $8.2M
15 Pictet Asset Management Holding SA 0.27% 6,153,644 $256.7M
16 MQS Management LLC 0.22% 7,815 $326K
17 Colonial River Investments, LLC 0.18% 12,055 $503K
18 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.16% 560,121 $23.4M
19 DUFF & PHELPS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO 0.15% 353,327 $14.7M
20 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.11% 15,800 $659K
21 J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG 0.10% 134,939 $5.6M
22 Net Worth Advisory Group 0.08% 8,691 $363K
23 FDx Advisors, Inc. 0.07% 4,918 —
24 ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.07% 8,650 $361K
25 MONARCH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.06% 5,895 $246K
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 — GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC (GFL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GFL?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 166 funds bought or added vs 133 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 GFL holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 308 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in GFL. 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 GFL?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 158 out of 308 hedge funds have held GFL 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.