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ALPHABET INC (GOOGL)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +477
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — GOOGL

Based on 5175 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GOOGL 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
5,175 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.
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Steady growth — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+598 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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 — 50% buying

2525 buying2540 selling
Last quarter: 2,525 funds bought or added vs 2,540 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 (+333 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GOOGL position: 223 → 270 → 322 → 655. 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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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 70% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 14% new
3,625 out of 5,175 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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Value +29% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+29%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +29%, but actual share count only changed +3%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

486 → 223 → 270 → 322 → 655 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 223 → 270 → 322 → 655. 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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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 5,369 current holders: 3,693 (69%) 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 — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 5175 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% 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.
3.5
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GOOGL

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

Market Analysis: GOOGL

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

357 top-rated funds 1104 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GOOGL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 5K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 5369 4893 9.73%
13F Shares 4.67B 4.53B 3.18%
Total Value $1.43T $1.10T 29.26%
New Positions 666 331 +335
Increased Positions 2138 2288 -150
Closed Positions 189 192 -3
Reduced Positions 2563 2227 +336
Total Calls 102 107 -4.67%
Total Puts 103 99 4.04%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.01 0.93 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of GOOGL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Hingham Institution for Savings 30.35% 119,450 $34.3M
2 Greenwoods Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd. 21.66% 2,921,634 $840.1M
3 Linden Rose Investment LLC 19.48% 51,630 $14.8M
4 PROVIDENT TRUST CO 16.76% 2,786,854 $801.4M
5 Draper Asset Management, LLC 16.38% 100,229 $28.8M
6 Luma Capital S.A. - SPF 16.29% 58,870 $16.9M
7 Lindsell Train Ltd 15.63% 1,704,639 $490.2M
8 ASO GROUP Ltd 15.47% 127,574 $37K
9 Neumann Advisory Hong Kong Ltd 14.56% 160,739 $46K
10 JIA INVESTMENT ALLIANCE PTE. LTD. 13.51% 449,000 $129.1M
11 Manitou Investment Management Ltd. 13.44% 236,358 $68.0M
12 MILLER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 13.40% 121,287 $34.8M
13 Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University 13.36% 394,353 $113.4M
14 NNS Holding 13.31% 59,127 $7.1M
15 AMS Capital Ltda 12.69% — $33K
16 Summerhill Capital Management lnc. 12.60% 50,210 $14.4M
17 SAYBROOK CAPITAL /NC 12.08% 156,006 $44.9M
18 McMillan Office, Inc. 12.06% 327,926 $94.3M
19 General Pension Society PZU Joint Stock Co 11.99% 169,640 $48.8M
20 Altrafin AG 11.75% 118,561 $34.1M
21 HAMILTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 11.67% 130,029 $37.4M
22 Aljian Capital Management, LLC 11.63% 196,808 $56.6M
23 BIRINYI ASSOCIATES INC 11.25% 143,611 $41K
24 Bancreek Capital Management, LP 11.14% 8,955 $2.6M
25 Unison Asset Management LLC 11.00% 83,718 $24.1M
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 — ALPHABET INC (GOOGL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GOOGL?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 2,525 funds bought or added vs 2,540 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 GOOGL holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 5175 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% 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?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 3,625 out of 5,175 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.

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.