Openlane Inc (KAR) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Openlane Inc (KAR) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KAR has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), KAR gained -14.4% vs +4.0% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Openlane Inc (KAR)

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Smart Money Signals — KAR

Based on 294 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KAR 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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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak

294 hedge funds hold KAR 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 — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+41 new funds entered over the past year (+16% 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 — 51% buying

150 buying143 selling

Last quarter: 150 funds bought or added vs 143 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 45 → 55 → 59 → 52. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 18% new

185 out of 294 hedge funds have held KAR 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

43 → 45 → 55 → 59 → 52 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 55 → 59 → 52. A growing number of institutions are discovering KAR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Entry-cohort mix of 294 holders: 200 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 68 (23%) 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

54 of 294 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in KAR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	292	295	-1.02%
13F Shares	105M	105M	-0.16%
Total Value	$3.03B	$3.19B	-5.0%
New Positions	51	59	-8
Increased Positions	97	99	-2
Closed Positions	54	50	+4
Reduced Positions	89	105	-16
Total Calls	0	2	-100.0%
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

292

295

-1.02%

13F Shares

105M

-0.16%

Total Value

$3.03B

$3.19B

-5.0%

New Positions

-8

Increased Positions

-2

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

105

-16

Total Calls

-100.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

292 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 KAR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	TFJ Management, LLC	15.73%	786,153	$32.4M
2	Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP	6.57%	4,967,144	$204.8M
3	Advisory Research Inc	6.31%	1,533,557	$63.2M
4	Paradice Investment Management LLC	4.53%	688,670	$28.4M
5	Lone Peak Global Investors LLC	3.80%	668,706	$27.6M
6	Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC	3.42%	250,000	$10.3M
7	No Street GP LP	3.35%	1,350,000	$55.7M
8	Park West Asset Management LLC	3.16%	1,124,348	$46.4M
9	Kimelman & Baird, LLC	2.33%	762,535	$31.4M
10	Mountain Lake Investment Management LLC	2.04%	79,537	$3.3M
11	Prospect Capital Advisors, LLC	1.96%	104,750	$4.3M
12	Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC	1.27%	299,031	$12.3M
13	Ranger Investment Management, L.P.	1.15%	440,010	$18.1M
14	Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC	0.93%	153,332	$6.3M
15	Marathon Asset Management Ltd	0.83%	494,113	$20.4M
16	KR Capital LP	0.76%	184,876	$7.6M
17	SG Capital Management LLC	0.70%	207,081	$8.5M
18	Teton Advisors, LLC	0.62%	26,000	$1.1M
19	Informed Momentum Co LLC	0.56%	152,428	$6.3M
20	Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC	0.42%	62,894	$2.6M
21	Oberweis Asset Management Inc/	0.41%	480,580	$19.8M
22	Driehaus Capital Management LLC	0.36%	1,515,210	$62.5M
23	Concentric Capital Strategies, LP	0.34%	148,554	$6.1M
24	RBF Capital, LLC	0.33%	194,000	$8.0M
25	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.30%	322,560	$13.3M

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 — Openlane Inc (KAR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KAR?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KAR 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 KAR?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 150 funds bought or added vs 143 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 KAR holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 294 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in KAR. 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 KAR?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 185 out of 294 hedge funds have held KAR 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 Openlane Inc (KAR) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KAR has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), KAR has gained -14.4% vs +4.0% for SPY. 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.

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Openlane Inc (KAR)

Smart Money Signals — KAR

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (99% of max)

Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 51% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

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