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Hilltop Hldgs Inc (HTH)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — HTH

Based on 227 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HTH 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
227 hedge funds hold HTH 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+14 new funds entered over the past year (+7% 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 — 56% buying

118 buying91 selling
Last quarter: 118 funds bought or added vs 91 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 — ~38 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 27 → 33 → 38. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 18% new
150 out of 227 hedge funds have held HTH 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

33 → 25 → 27 → 33 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 27 → 33 → 38. A growing number of institutions are discovering HTH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 227 holders: 159 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 21 entered 1–2 years ago, and 47 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

64% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 227 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in HTH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — HTH

In 2026 Q1, 118 hedge funds were net buyers of HTH (38 opened a new position, 80 added to an existing one), while 91 reduced or exited (69 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 64% of total institutional value in HTH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 227.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HTH

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

Market Analysis: HTH

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Hilltop Hldgs Inc (HTH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HTH has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 53d ago
HTH
-0.3%
XLF
+7.2%

HTH outperformed XLF by -7.5% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 8d ago
HTH
-2.3%
XLF
-1.2%

Since the filing became public, HTH outperformed XLF by -1.1% .

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.

12 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HTH
233 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 233 228 2.19%
13F Shares 32M 33M -2.91%
Total Value $1.22B $1.16B 5.14%
New Positions 33 38 -5
Increased Positions 74 81 -7
Closed Positions 28 21 +7
Reduced Positions 78 69 +9
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

233 + investors

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

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Top 25 HTH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 EJF Capital LP 0.66% 25,400 $985K
2 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.29% 430,764 $16.7M
3 denkapparat Operations GmbH 0.23% 17,994 $698K
4 Lexington Hill Partners, LLC 0.20% 10,536 $409K
5 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.19% 30,124 $1.2M
6 IF Advisors, LLC 0.17% 6,800 $264K
7 Allred Capital Management, LLC 0.16% 12,223 $474K
8 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.09% 622,093 $24.1M
9 Inceptionr LLC 0.08% 8,004 $310K
10 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.07% 74,829 $2.9M
11 McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. 0.07% 14,575 $565K
12 Atwood & Palmer Inc 0.07% 33,100 $1.3M
13 Freestone Grove Partners LP 0.06% 246,843 $9.6M
14 Hilltop Holdings Inc. 0.06% 18,720 $726K
15 Canton Hathaway, LLC 0.05% 7,360 $285K
16 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.05% 267,064 $10.4M
17 XTX Topco Ltd 0.05% 96,518 $3.7M
18 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.05% 18,575 $720K
19 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 15,812 $613K
20 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.04% 57,919 $2.2M
21 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.04% 6,486 $252K
22 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.04% 365,875 $14.2M
23 Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC 0.04% 6,600 $256K
24 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.03% 25,795 $1.0M
25 Zacks Investment Management 0.03% 117,080 $4.5M
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 — Hilltop Hldgs Inc (HTH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HTH?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 118 funds bought or added vs 91 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 HTH holders?

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 227 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in HTH. 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 HTH?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 150 out of 227 hedge funds have held HTH 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 Hilltop Hldgs Inc (HTH) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HTH has moved -2.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.2% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.1%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), HTH has gained -0.3% vs +7.2% for XLF. 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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