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Highwoods Pptys Inc (HIW)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — HIW

Based on 339 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 HIW positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
339 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding HIW is almost the same as a year ago (+9 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

196 buying154 selling
Last quarter: 196 funds bought or added vs 154 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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Steady new buyers — ~56 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 48 → 47 → 56 → 56. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 18% new
215 out of 339 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 +3%, value -27%

Value
-27%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: funds added +3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -27%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

53 → 48 → 47 → 56 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 48 → 47 → 56 → 56. A growing number of institutions are discovering HIW 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 ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 343 holders: 234 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 32 entered 1–2 years ago, and 77 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 339 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HIW

In 2026 Q1, 196 hedge funds were net buyers of HIW (56 opened a new position, 140 added to an existing one), while 154 reduced or exited (95 trimmed, 59 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 59% of total institutional value in HIW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 339.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HIW

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

28 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HIW
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 5 days 337 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 337 341 -1.17%
13F Shares 115M 113M 1.75%
Total Value $2.07B $2.90B -28.75%
New Positions 55 56 -1
Increased Positions 138 122 +16
Closed Positions 59 51 +8
Reduced Positions 94 116 -22
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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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.

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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 HIW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Aew Capital Management L P 4.33% 2,399,904 $72.4M
2 Bayhunt Capital LLC 3.33% 99,315 $2.6M
3 CORDA Investment Management, LLC. 2.38% 1,284,718 $38.7M
4 GRS Advisors, LLC 2.04% 800,694 $24.1M
5 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.97% 38,933 $1.2M
6 Rialto Wealth Management, LLC 0.28% 47,032 $1.4M
7 Fideuram - Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. 0.28% 305,809 $9.2M
8 Oak Thistle LLC 0.26% 88,340 $2.7M
9 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.26% 8,782 $265K
10 Hazelview Securities Inc. 0.25% 57,083 $1.8M
11 Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC 0.21% 52,605 $1.6M
12 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.20% 202,213 $6.1M
13 SCS Capital Management LLC 0.17% 585,500 $17.7M
14 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.16% 107,484 $3.2M
15 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.13% 25,308 $763K
16 M&G Plc 0.12% 823,728 $24.7M
17 Daiwa Securities Group Inc. 0.12% 2,068,305 $62.4M
18 Quantinno Capital Management LP 0.11% 3,099,543 $93.5M
19 Inceptionr LLC 0.11% 14,710 $444K
20 BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC 0.09% 49,789 $1.5M
21 Paralel Advisors LLC 0.09% 79,800 $2.4M
22 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.08% 31,429 $948K
23 Congress Asset Management Co 0.08% 444,745 $13.4M
24 Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC 0.08% 8,635 $260K
25 Atwood & Palmer Inc 0.08% 48,007 $1.4M
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?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 196 funds bought or added vs 154 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 — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 339 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% 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?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 215 out of 339 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.

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