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MADISON SQUARE GRDN SPRT COR (MSGS)

405 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MSGS. 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
↑ +29
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — MSGS

Based on 378 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MSGS 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
378 hedge funds hold MSGS 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 — 56% buying

194 buying152 selling
Last quarter: 194 funds bought or added vs 152 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 (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MSGS position: 46 → 57 → 50 → 69. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 22% new
227 out of 378 hedge funds have held MSGS 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 -1%, value -94%

Value
-93%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: funds added -1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -94%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

56 → 46 → 57 → 50 → 69 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 46 → 57 → 50 → 69. A growing number of institutions are discovering MSGS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 387 current holders: 251 (65%) 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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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 378 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — MSGS

In 2025 Q4, 194 hedge funds were net buyers of MSGS (69 opened a new position, 125 added to an existing one), while 152 reduced or exited (112 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 37% of total institutional value in MSGS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +29 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 378.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MSGS

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

Market Analysis: MSGS

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Company Profile: MSGS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy MADISON SQUARE GRDN SPRT COR (MSGS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MSGS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 50d ago
MSGS
+22.3%
XLC
+4.0%

MSGS outperformed XLC by +18.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
MSGS
+1.0%
XLC
-0.6%

Since the filing became public, MSGS outperformed XLC by +1.6% .

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.

28 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MSGS
405 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 405 378 7.14%
13F Shares 18M 18M -1.03%
Total Value $5.31B $4.57B 16.25%
New Positions 64 69 -5
Increased Positions 143 121 +22
Closed Positions 37 40 -3
Reduced Positions 112 110 +2
Total Calls 8 7 14.29%
Total Puts 7 5 40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.88 0.71 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 institutional holders of MSGS — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 NNS Holding 46.88% 132,596 $24.9M
2 Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. 16.60% 1,899,962 $610.6M
3 Tabor Asset Management, LP 5.96% 46,152 $14.8M
4 STEINBERG ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 4.75% 22,818 $7.3M
5 BOYAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 4.59% 25,102 $8.1M
6 MONIMUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 3.72% 41,785 $13.4M
7 BRIDGER MANAGEMENT, LLC 3.28% 13,072 $4.2M
8 TOMS Capital Investment Management LP 2.92% 347,000 $111.5M
9 SANDLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 2.72% 16,325 $5.2M
10 ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC 2.58% 717,341 $230.6M
11 Greenhouse Funds LLLP 2.22% 154,151 $49.5M
12 Contour Asset Management LLC 2.14% 205,253 $66.0M
13 REINHART PARTNERS, LLC. 2.08% 224,969 $72.3M
14 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 2.07% 12,830 $4.1M
15 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 1.86% 587,652 $188.9M
16 Grand Central Investment Group 1.85% 7,788 $2.5M
17 INTREPID CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 1.75% 14,187 $4.6M
18 Insight Inv LLC 1.69% 9,603 $3.1M
19 Clearline Capital LP 1.59% 95,134 $30.6M
20 Buckland Partners Management Co LLC 1.56% 8,000 $2.6M
21 SHAPIRO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 1.45% 72,083 $23.2M
22 Concentric Capital Strategies, LP 1.34% 49,467 $15.9M
23 SAMLYN CAPITAL, LLC 1.19% 217,854 $70.0M
24 Bollard Group LLC 1.15% 121,000 $39K
25 SYSTEMATIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LP 1.14% 154,501 $49.7M
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 — MADISON SQUARE GRDN SPRT COR (MSGS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MSGS?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 194 funds bought or added vs 152 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 MSGS holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 52 of 378 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 MSGS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 227 out of 378 hedge funds have held MSGS 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 MADISON SQUARE GRDN SPRT COR (MSGS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MSGS has moved +1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.6% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MSGS has gained +22.3% vs +4.0% for XLC. 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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