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HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +37
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — HMC

Based on 365 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HMC 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
365 hedge funds hold HMC 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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 — 58% buying

204 buying150 selling
Last quarter: 204 funds bought or added vs 150 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 (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HMC position: 38 → 39 → 57 → 72. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

61% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 20% new
224 out of 365 hedge funds have held HMC 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 +13%, value -6%

Value
-5%
Shares
+13%
Last quarter: funds added +13% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -6%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

60 → 38 → 39 → 57 → 72 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 39 → 57 → 72. 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 — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 10% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 373 current holders: 247 (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 — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
28 of 365 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in HMC. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HMC

In 2025 Q4, 204 hedge funds were net buyers of HMC (72 opened a new position, 132 added to an existing one), while 150 reduced or exited (115 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 52% of total institutional value in HMC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +37 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 365.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HMC

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

Market Analysis: HMC

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Company Profile: HMC

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

30 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HMC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 373 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 373 339 10.03%
13F Shares 63M 56M 13.17%
Total Value $1.62B $1.72B -5.7%
New Positions 74 57 +17
Increased Positions 145 139 +6
Closed Positions 37 46 -9
Reduced Positions 122 115 +7
Total Calls 5 6 -16.67%
Total Puts 4 7 -42.86%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 1.17 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of HMC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 DONALD SMITH & CO., INC. 1.53% 3,487,175 $84.8M
2 Mondrian Investment Partners LTD 1.51% 4,200,912 $100.8M
3 EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP 1.15% 2,416,981 $58.8M
4 Hudson Portfolio Management LLC 0.98% 47,640 $1.2M
5 Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC 0.69% 189,080 $4.6M
6 Persium Advisors, LLC 0.58% 30,546 $743K
7 Harrington Investments, INC 0.46% 35,788 $870K
8 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.37% 62,484 $1.5M
9 IPG Investment Advisors LLC 0.29% 68,265 $1.7M
10 LOGAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.26% 245,985 $6.0M
11 Investment Research Partners LLC 0.21% 21,237 $516K
12 LANDSCAPE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.20% 128,021 $3.1M
13 Generali Investments CEE, investicni spolecnost, a.s. 0.18% 144,429 $3.5M
14 TRED AVON FAMILY WEALTH, LLC 0.18% 22,655 $551K
15 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.15% 5,624 $137K
16 Auto-Owners Insurance Co 0.15% 291,150 $7.1M
17 Cetera Trust Company, N.A 0.14% 10,370 $252K
18 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.14% 35,160 $855K
19 IAMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.13% 15,669 $381K
20 Investors Research Corp 0.13% 27,783 $675K
21 Addenda Capital Inc. 0.12% 179,400 $4.4M
22 BTC Capital Management, Inc. 0.12% 71,932 $1.7M
23 Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. 0.11% 19,836 $482K
24 First Affirmative Financial Network 0.11% 7,619 $235K
25 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.11% 11,743 $285K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HMC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HMC 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 HMC?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 204 funds bought or added vs 150 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 HMC holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 28 of 365 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in HMC. 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 HMC?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 224 out of 365 hedge funds have held HMC 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.