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HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA)

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Current Price
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +102
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — HCA

Based on 1322 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HCA 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
1,322 hedge funds hold HCA 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+223 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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 — 52% buying

662 buying605 selling
Last quarter: 662 funds bought or added vs 605 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 (+68 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HCA position: 163 → 140 → 136 → 204. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 17% new
829 out of 1,322 hedge funds have held HCA 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

122 → 163 → 140 → 136 → 204 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 163 → 140 → 136 → 204. A growing number of institutions are discovering HCA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 1,366 current holders: 905 (66%) 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 — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 1322 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in HCA. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HCA

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

Market Analysis: HCA

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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.

132 top-rated funds 15 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
4.6
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HCA
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 11 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1366 1266 7.9%
13F Shares 137M 137M -0.11%
Total Value $63.17B $57.95B 9.01%
New Positions 208 137 +71
Increased Positions 527 484 +43
Closed Positions 107 99 +8
Reduced Positions 546 549 -3
Total Calls 27 30 -10.0%
Total Puts 29 29 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.07 0.97 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of HCA — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Cryder Capital Partners LLP 14.05% 454,444 $215.1M
2 SHAYNE & JACOBS, LLC 13.38% 91,506 $43.3M
3 LEE DANNER & BASS INC 11.52% 387,377 $183.3M
4 Spurstone Advisory Services, LLC 9.59% 1,184 $560K
5 BloombergSen Inc. 8.91% 247,398 $117.1M
6 Metropolis Capital Ltd 4.93% 308,300 $145.9M
7 Jefferson Bridge Capital, LLC 4.33% 9,212 $4.4M
8 ENGLISH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 4.28% 15,457 $7.3M
9 Kessler Investment Group, LLC 3.88% 17,343 $8.2M
10 Maj Invest Holding A/S 3.59% 172,475 $82K
11 LAWSON KROEKER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC/NE 3.53% 25,614 $12.1M
12 EQUITABLE TRUST CO 3.51% 160,475 $75.9M
13 Tranquility Partners, LLC 2.83% 15,850 $7.5M
14 INTRUST BANK NA 2.76% 71,679 $33.9M
15 ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd 2.66% 291,452 $137.9M
16 Sandro Wealth Management LLC 2.51% 6,618 $3.1M
17 EVEXIA WEALTH LLC 2.39% 17,497 $8.7M
18 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 2.30% 34,936 $16.5M
19 Graphene Investments SAS 2.19% 6,900 $3.3M
20 DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 2.13% 93,807 $44K
21 Evergreen Private Wealth LLC 2.08% 10,861 $5.1M
22 TILIA FIDUCIARY PARTNERS, INC. 2.03% 7,801 $3.7M
23 BCV Asset Management Inc. 2.00% 122,609 $58.0M
24 Seascape Capital Management 1.91% 13,993 $7K
25 Hudson Canyon Capital Management 1.76% 6,069 $2.9M
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 — HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HCA?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HCA 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 HCA?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 662 funds bought or added vs 605 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 HCA holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 1322 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in HCA. 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 HCA?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 829 out of 1,322 hedge funds have held HCA 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.