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HIGHWOODS PPTYS INC (HIW)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — HIW

Based on 320 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 HIW 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
320 hedge funds hold HIW 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+5% 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

171 buying159 selling
Last quarter: 171 funds bought or added vs 159 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 (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HIW position: 51 → 47 → 45 → 55. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 16% new
206 out of 320 hedge funds have held HIW 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -2%, value -20%

Value
-20%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -20%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~55 new funds/quarter

47 → 51 → 47 → 45 → 55 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 47 → 45 → 55. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 322 current holders: 220 (68%) 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 — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 320 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in HIW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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: HIW

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

Market Analysis: HIW

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Company Profile: HIW

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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.

52 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HIW
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 322 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 322 319 0.94%
13F Shares 111M 113M -1.74%
Total Value $2.87B $3.59B -20.26%
New Positions 55 45 +10
Increased Positions 120 156 -36
Closed Positions 51 47 +4
Reduced Positions 113 88 +25
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of HIW — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 AEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L P 3.46% 2,228,239 $47.7M
2 CORDA Investment Management, LLC. 1.90% 1,281,348 $27.4M
3 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.76% 38,933 $834K
4 FIDEURAM - INTESA SANPAOLO PRIVATE BANKING S.P.A. 0.32% 422,632 $9.0M
5 PACIFIC HEIGHTS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.25% 350,000 $7.5M
6 Pensionfund Sabic 0.25% 9,698 —
7 Pensionfund PDN 0.25% 19,802 —
8 Oak Thistle LLC 0.22% 106,732 $2.3M
9 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.08% 35,848 $768K
10 Paralel Advisors LLC 0.07% 80,000 $1.7M
11 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.07% 439,982 $9.4M
12 ATWOOD & PALMER INC 0.06% 48,007 $1.0M
13 Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC 0.06% 35,782 $766K
14 Kera Capital Partners, Inc. 0.05% 20,477 $438K
15 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.05% 123,985 $2.7M
16 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.05% 115,417 $2.5M
17 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 24,046 $515K
18 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.04% 106,879 $2.3M
19 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.04% 194,825 $4.2M
20 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.04% 172,820 $4K
21 Pasadena Private Wealth, LLC 0.04% 12,497 $268K
22 Optas, LLC 0.03% 9,727 $208K
23 Harbor Advisors LLC 0.03% 10,000 $214K
24 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.03% 100,652 $2.2M
25 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.03% 12,003 $257K
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 — HIGHWOODS PPTYS INC (HIW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HIW?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 171 funds bought or added vs 159 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 HIW holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 320 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in HIW. 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 HIW?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 206 out of 320 hedge funds have held HIW 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.