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HIREQUEST INC (HQI)

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

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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — HQI

Based on 59 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HQI 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
59 hedge funds hold HQI 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
+10 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 — 59% buying

34 buying24 selling
Last quarter: 34 funds bought or added vs 24 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 HQI position: 7 → 6 → 4 → 14. 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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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

49% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 31% new
29 out of 59 hedge funds have held HQI 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

3 → 7 → 6 → 4 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 6 → 4 → 14. A growing number of institutions are discovering HQI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

56% veterans 17% 1-2yr 27% new
Of 59 current holders: 33 (56%) 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.

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

30% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 59 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — HQI

In 2026 Q1, 34 hedge funds were net buyers of HQI (14 opened a new position, 20 added to an existing one), while 24 reduced or exited (16 trimmed, 8 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 30% of total institutional value in HQI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 59.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HQI

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

Market Analysis: HQI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy HIREQUEST INC (HQI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HQI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 55d ago
HQI
+20.8%
XLI
+6.2%

HQI outperformed XLI by +14.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 10d ago
HQI
-3.4%
XLI
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, HQI outperformed XLI by -3.6% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HQI
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 58 53 9.43%
13F Shares 2M 2M -2.19%
Total Value $16M $17M -7.14%
New Positions 13 4 +9
Increased Positions 20 17 +3
Closed Positions 8 5 +3
Reduced Positions 16 24 -8
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 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 HQI. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of HQI — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bandera Partners LLC 1.07% 236,847 $2.4M
2 RMR Capital Management, LLC 0.21% 29,614 $296K
3 Global Strategic Investment Solutions, LLC 0.02% 17,544 $175K
4 RBF Capital, LLC 0.02% 29,431 $294K
5 NewEdge Wealth, LLC 0.01% 93,036 $928K
6 Summit Trail Advisors, LLC 0.01% 62,667 $625K
7 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.01% 25,069 $250K
8 Arax Advisory Partners 0.00% 13,931 $139K
9 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.00% 1,367 $14K
10 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 2,331 $23K
11 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% 34,845 $348K
12 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 2,319 $23K
13 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 10,700 $107K
14 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.00% 166
15 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 443 $4K
16 Essential Partners LLC 0.00% 38
17 EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 417 $3K
18 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 37,465 $374K
19 Creative Planning 0.00% 12,220 $122K
20 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 0.00% 51,343 $512K
21 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 35,915 $358K
22 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 230,125 $2.3M
23 SJS Investment Consulting Inc. 0.00% 45
24 NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 3,645 $36K
25 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 253,738 $2.5M
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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 — HIREQUEST INC (HQI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HQI?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 34 funds bought or added vs 24 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 HQI holders?

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds: 23 of 59 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held HQI?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 29 out of 59 hedge funds have held HQI 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.

Is it too late to buy HIREQUEST INC (HQI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HQI has moved -3.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HQI has gained +20.8% vs +6.2% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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