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Madison Square Grdn Sprt Cor (MSGS)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +53
Streak
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — MSGS

Based on 464 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, 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
464 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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Fast accumulation — +31% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+110 new funds entered over the past year (+31% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

252 buying191 selling
Last quarter: 252 funds bought or added vs 191 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 (+38 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MSGS position: 50 → 69 → 66 → 104. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 24% new
256 out of 464 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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Value +44% but shares only +12% — price-driven

Value
+44%
Shares
+12%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +44%, but actual share count only changed +12%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

58 → 50 → 69 → 66 → 104 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 69 → 66 → 104. 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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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 486 holders: 316 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 41 entered 1–2 years ago, and 129 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 463 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 2026 Q2, 252 hedge funds were net buyers of MSGS (104 opened a new position, 148 added to an existing one), while 191 reduced or exited (140 trimmed, 51 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 36% of total institutional value in MSGS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +53 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 464.

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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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.

18 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MSGS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 463 411 12.65%
13F Shares 21M 19M 12.06%
Total Value $7.74B $5.36B 44.36%
New Positions 104 66 +38
Increased Positions 146 145 +1
Closed Positions 51 34 +17
Reduced Positions 135 113 +22
Total Calls 12 8 50.0%
Total Puts 11 7 57.14%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.92 0.88 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 MSGS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. 16.67% 1,899,962 $763.5M
2 Avantyr Capital Partners, LP 6.91% 467,014 $187.7M
3 Islander Capital Partners, L.P. 6.43% 44,122 $17.7M
4 Boyar Asset Management INC. 5.12% 22,236 $8.9M
5 Starlite Capital INC 4.90% 1,205,000 $475.1M
6 Tabor Asset Management, LP 4.84% 39,458 $15.9M
7 Steinberg Asset Management LLC 4.22% 16,876 $6.8M
8 Monimus Capital Management, LP 3.82% 41,012 $16.5M
9 Freshford Capital Management, LLC 3.52% 25,618 $10.3M
10 Bridger Management, LLC 3.50% 13,072 $5.3M
11 Ariel Investments, LLC 2.64% 658,551 $264.6M
12 Grand Central Investment Group 2.62% 7,782 $3.1M
13 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 2.39% 12,853 $5.2M
14 Sandler Capital Management 2.25% 11,297 $4.5M
15 Samlyn Capital, LLC 2.25% 343,183 $137.9M
16 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 2.12% 589,128 $236.7M
17 Reinhart Partners, LLC. 2.05% 223,173 $89.7M
18 Intrepid Capital Management Inc 2.02% 14,152 $5.7M
19 Insight Inv LLC 1.79% 9,453 $3.8M
20 MYDA Advisors LLC 1.67% 28,000 $11.3M
21 Buckland Partners Management Co LLC 1.57% 8,000 $3.2M
22 Shapiro Capital Management LLC 1.34% 55,165 $22.2M
23 Southpoint Capital Advisors LP 1.28% 140,000 $56.3M
24 Systematic Financial Management LP 1.22% 152,155 $61.1M
25 Gabelli Funds LLC 1.00% 391,228 $157.2M
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, 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 — 57% buying: Last quarter: 252 funds bought or added vs 191 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 — 36% AUM from major funds: 54 of 463 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 256 out of 464 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.

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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