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Global Net Lease Inc (GNL)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — GNL

Based on 354 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GNL 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
354 hedge funds hold GNL 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+37 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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

168 buying149 selling
Last quarter: 168 funds bought or added vs 149 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 39 → 56 → 49. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
219 out of 354 hedge funds have held GNL 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

41 → 39 → 39 → 56 → 49 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 39 → 56 → 49. A growing number of institutions are discovering GNL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 359 holders: 243 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 37 entered 1–2 years ago, and 79 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 353 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in GNL. 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 — GNL

In 2026 Q1, 168 hedge funds were net buyers of GNL (49 opened a new position, 119 added to an existing one), while 149 reduced or exited (114 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 56% of total institutional value in GNL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 354.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GNL

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

Market Analysis: GNL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Global Net Lease Inc (GNL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GNL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 45d ago
GNL
+0.6%
XLRE
+2.8%

GNL outperformed XLRE by -2.2% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 0d ago
GNL
+0.0%
XLRE
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, GNL outperformed XLRE by +0.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GNL
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 5 days 350 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 350 339 3.24%
13F Shares 152M 150M 1.36%
Total Value $1.40B $1.29B 8.58%
New Positions 47 56 -9
Increased Positions 116 108 +8
Closed Positions 36 32 +4
Reduced Positions 113 120 -7
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

350 + investors

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

QUARTER:
2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 GNL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Helix Partners Management LP 3.63% 3,021,832 $27.0M
2 Waterfall Asset Management, LLC 3.12% 570,029 $5.1M
3 Blue Sky Capital Consultants Group, Inc. 1.15% 301,987 $2.7M
4 Beck Capital Management, LLC 0.80% 484,227 $4.3M
5 Private Management Group Inc 0.77% 3,272,383 $29.3M
6 Gagnon Securities LLC 0.28% 160,598 $1.4M
7 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.21% 24,478 $219K
8 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 0.21% 27,770 $248K
9 VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC 0.19% 28,138 $252K
10 Cobblestone Asset Management LLC 0.17% 44,945 $402K
11 MQS Management LLC 0.14% 13,175 $118K
12 Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.13% 449,908 $4.0M
13 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.11% 243,879 $2.2M
14 Van Diest Capital, LLC 0.10% 12,769 $114K
15 Paralel Advisors LLC 0.10% 295,500 $2.6M
16 Heffernan Advisory, Inc 0.10% 12,896 $115K
17 Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.10% 108,135 $967K
18 NFSG Corp 0.09% 80,568 $720K
19 Brown Advisory Inc 0.09% 6,364,564 $56.9M
20 Thompson Investment Management, INC. 0.08% 77,392 $692K
21 Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.08% 34,824 $311K
22 Lazari Capital Management, INC. 0.08% 27,365 $245K
23 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.07% 150,481 $1.3M
24 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.06% 474,648 $4.2M
25 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.06% 238,028 $2.1M
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 — Global Net Lease Inc (GNL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GNL?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 168 funds bought or added vs 149 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 GNL holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 353 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in GNL. 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 GNL?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 219 out of 354 hedge funds have held GNL 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.

Is it too late to buy Global Net Lease Inc (GNL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GNL has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), GNL has gained +0.6% vs +2.8% for XLRE. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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