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Hertz Global Hldgs Inc (HTZ)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -23
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — HTZ

Based on 275 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HTZ 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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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
275 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 300 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

134 buying155 selling
Last quarter: 155 funds reduced or exited vs 134 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-25 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 57 → 65 → 59 → 34. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 13% new
183 out of 275 hedge funds have held HTZ 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+51% value, -2% shares)

Value
+51%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: total value of institutional HTZ holdings rose +51% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

45 → 57 → 65 → 59 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 57 → 65 → 59 → 34. HTZ is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 297 holders: 220 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 29 entered 1–2 years ago, and 48 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 265 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in HTZ. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — HTZ

In 2026 Q1, 134 hedge funds were net buyers of HTZ (34 opened a new position, 100 added to an existing one), while 155 reduced or exited (98 trimmed, 57 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 56% of total institutional value in HTZ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -23 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 275.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HTZ

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

Market Analysis: HTZ

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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.

23 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HTZ
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 1 days 274 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 274 298 -8.05%
13F Shares 387M 395M -2.22%
Total Value $3.06B $2.03B 51.11%
New Positions 34 59 -25
Increased Positions 92 81 +11
Closed Positions 58 61 -3
Reduced Positions 91 106 -15
Total Calls 12 16 -25.0%
Total Puts 20 27 -25.93%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.67 1.69 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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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 HTZ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Knighthead Capital Management, LLC 34.99% 181,455,469 $411.9M
2 CPV Partners, LLC 2.65% 3,210,268 $7.3M
3 Kore Advisors LP 0.82% 350,000 $793K
4 Unifi Asset Management LP 0.77% 220,937 $1.1M
5 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.72% 2,300,000 $5.2M
6 Crewe Advisors LLC 0.62% 3,794,106 $8.6M
7 Scientech Research LLC 0.58% 316,316 $716K
8 Skaana Management L.P. 0.52% 1,065,300 $2.4M
9 DLD Asset Management, LP 0.34% 2,250,000 $5.1M
10 Ghisallo Capital Management LLC 0.26% 5,744,624 $13.0M
11 Clearline Capital LP 0.24% 1,801,760 $4.1M
12 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.19% 1,791,644 $4.1M
13 Pershing Square INC. 0.17% 14,991,599 $34.0M
14 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.16% 235,631 $534K
15 Pingora Partners LLC 0.14% 102,700 $233K
16 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.12% 378,551 $857K
17 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.11% 540,000 $1.2M
18 Skaana Management L.P. 0.09% 191,800 $434K
19 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.09% 382,858 $867K
20 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.08% 790,800 $1.8M
21 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.07% 59,200 $134K
22 Alpine Global Management, LLC 0.07% 176,866 $401K
23 Summit Securities Group LLC 0.06% 296,600 $672K
24 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.06% 204,729 $465K
25 Nemes Rush Group LLC 0.06% 304,135 $689K
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 — Hertz Global Hldgs Inc (HTZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HTZ?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HTZ 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 HTZ?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 155 funds reduced or exited vs 134 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for HTZ holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 265 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in HTZ. 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 HTZ?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 183 out of 275 hedge funds have held HTZ 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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