Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL)

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Smart Money Signals — GOOGL

Based on 5621 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 GOOGL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

5,621 hedge funds hold GOOGL 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.

📶

Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+845 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

2547 buying3034 selling

Last quarter: 3,034 funds reduced or exited vs 2,547 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 (-442 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 313 → 376 → 754 → 312. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 15% new

3,816 out of 5,621 hedge funds have held GOOGL 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

258 → 313 → 376 → 754 → 312 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 313 → 376 → 754 → 312. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 18% new

Entry-cohort mix of 5,822 holders: 3,992 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 769 entered 1–2 years ago, and 1,061 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds

76 of 5605 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in GOOGL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.9

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	5535	5618	-1.48%
13F Shares	4.61B	4.78B	-3.55%
Total Value	$1.27T	$1.45T	-12.95%
New Positions	277	754	-477
Increased Positions	2150	1945	+205
Closed Positions	360	186	+174
Reduced Positions	2634	2483	+151
Total Calls	114	102	11.76%
Total Puts	97	103	-5.83%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.85	1.01	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

5535

5618

-1.48%

13F Shares

4.61B

4.78B

-3.55%

Total Value

$1.27T

$1.45T

-12.95%

New Positions

277

754

-477

Increased Positions

2150

1945

+205

Closed Positions

360

186

+174

Reduced Positions

2634

2483

+151

Total Calls

114

102

11.76%

Total Puts

103

-5.83%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.85

1.01

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

6K + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in GOOGL. 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.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 GOOGL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Greenwoods Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd.	29.60%	1,810,357	$647.0M
2	True Blue (BVI) Ltd	29.14%	202,000	$72.2M
3	Hingham Institution for Savings	28.19%	105,950	$37.9M
4	Georgetown University	28.01%	191,217	$68.3M
5	7g Capital Management, LLC	26.97%	165,000	$59.0M
6	SHANDA ASSET MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS Ltd	25.64%	1,500,000	$536.1M
7	ArchPoint Investors	25.42%	336,735	$120.3M
8	1922 Investment Co LLC	25.15%	1,329	$475K
9	Himalaya Capital Management LLC	24.55%	2,543,300	$908.9M
10	Ivory Union Consulting Ltd	23.60%	97,994	$35.0M
11	Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University	21.98%	327,884	$117.2M
12	Tikvah Management LLC	21.78%	200,630	$71.7M
13	KEYWISE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (HK) Ltd	20.66%	424,340	$151.6M
14	Fenelon Opportunity Fund Inc.	20.26%	1,245,378	$406.6M
15	Lattice Capital Management, LLC	19.73%	27,300	$9.8M
16	Luma Capital S.A. - SPF	18.76%	58,870	$21.0M
17	Grafton Street Partners Management Company, LLC	18.06%	91,537	$32.7M
18	Draper Asset Management, LLC	17.80%	98,482	$35.2M
19	Gladstone Capital Management LLP	17.79%	503,113	$179.8M
20	Kids Capital Management, L.P.	17.67%	63,000	$22.5M
21	Lindsell Train Ltd	17.49%	1,286,845	$459.9M
22	Fogel Capital Management, Inc.	17.28%	120,270	$43.0M
23	Div Capital Phoenix Assets Ltd	16.88%	275,410	$98.4M
24	Golden Unicorn (BVI) Ltd	16.82%	372,830	$133.2M
25	Provident Trust Co	16.48%	2,199,460	$786.0M

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 — Alphabet Inc (GOOGL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GOOGL?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 3,034 funds reduced or exited vs 2,547 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 GOOGL holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 76 of 5605 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in GOOGL. 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 GOOGL?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 3,816 out of 5,621 hedge funds have held GOOGL 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.

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Alphabet Inc (GOOGL)

Smart Money Signals — GOOGL

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-442 vs last Q)

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 18% newcomers

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

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