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HILTON WORLDWIDE HLDGS INC (HLT)

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +88
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — HLT

Based on 1078 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 HLT 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
1,078 hedge funds hold HLT 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+129 new funds entered over the past year (+14% 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 — 55% buying

578 buying473 selling
Last quarter: 578 funds bought or added vs 473 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 (+70 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HLT position: 108 → 151 → 109 → 179. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 20% new
636 out of 1,078 hedge funds have held HLT 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

151 → 108 → 151 → 109 → 179 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 108 → 151 → 109 → 179. A growing number of institutions are discovering HLT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 1,127 current holders: 687 (61%) 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 — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
49 of 1078 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in HLT. 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: HLT

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

Market Analysis: HLT

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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.

115 top-rated funds 22 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
4.3
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HLT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1127 1034 8.99%
13F Shares 228M 229M -0.43%
Total Value $63.85B $58.17B 9.76%
New Positions 182 110 +72
Increased Positions 459 431 +28
Closed Positions 95 116 -21
Reduced Positions 447 437 +10
Total Calls 29 26 11.54%
Total Puts 26 25 4.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.9 0.96 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of HLT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Gray Foundation 56.08% 731,666 $222.5M
2 Clio Asset Management LLC 8.54% 33,511 $10.2M
3 Drystone LLC 7.93% 28,931 $8.8M
4 Shelter Rock Management, LLC 7.35% 22,802 $6.9M
5 JACKSON HILL ADVISORS, LLC 5.50% 35,000 $10.6M
6 McCollum Christoferson Group LLC 3.69% 109,880 $12.3M
7 Haven Capital Group, Inc. 3.57% 12,666 $3.9M
8 Quartz Partners, LLC 1.70% 14,500 $4.4M
9 Legacy CG, LLC 1.60% 18,936 $5.8M
10 PineStone Asset Management Inc. 1.57% 736,734 $224.0M
11 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 1.52% 8,434 $2.6M
12 Crestwood Advisors Group, LLC 1.16% 227,207 $69.1M
13 AGF MANAGEMENT LTD 1.10% 809,739 $246.2M
14 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC 1.07% 6,603,112 $2.01B
15 Savoir Faire Capital Management, L.P. 1.06% 5,746 $1.7M
16 Pictet North America Advisors SA 1.01% 33,556 $10.2M
17 Rice Partnership, LLC 1.00% 24,002 $7.3M
18 Carmel Capital Partners, LLC 0.94% 8,560 $2.6M
19 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.77% 352,636 $107.2M
20 Athena Wealth Management, LLC 0.76% 2,740 $787K
21 Indivisible Partners 0.69% 25,765 $7.8M
22 JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC 0.68% 3,245,568 $986.9M
23 Cornerstone Advisors, LLC 0.67% 59,924 $18.2M
24 Delta Accumulation, LLC 0.64% 24,300 $7.4M
25 Delta Accumulation, LLC 0.64% 24,300 $7.4M
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 — HILTON WORLDWIDE HLDGS INC (HLT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLT?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 578 funds bought or added vs 473 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 HLT holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 49 of 1078 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in HLT. 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 HLT?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 636 out of 1,078 hedge funds have held HLT 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.