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TELEPHONE & DATA SYS INC (TDS)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +27
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — TDS

Based on 323 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TDS 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
323 hedge funds hold TDS 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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 — 54% buying

178 buying149 selling
Last quarter: 178 funds bought or added vs 149 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 (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new TDS position: 39 → 39 → 39 → 61. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 18% new
205 out of 323 hedge funds have held TDS 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 -3%, value -97%

Value
-97%
Shares
-3%
Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -97%. 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

62 → 39 → 39 → 39 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 39 → 39 → 61. A growing number of institutions are discovering TDS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 333 current holders: 225 (68%) 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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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 323 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in TDS. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: TDS

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

Market Analysis: TDS

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

55 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
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Elite
4.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: TDS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 333 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 333 317 5.05%
13F Shares 103M 107M -3.35%
Total Value $4.22B $149.16B -97.17%
New Positions 61 40 +21
Increased Positions 130 125 +5
Closed Positions 37 38 -1
Reduced Positions 137 167 -30
Total Calls 10 13 -23.08%
Total Puts 4 9 -55.56%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.4 0.69 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

333 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of TDS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 COOPER INVESTORS PTY LTD 3.37% 196,421 $8.3M
2 HAHN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 3.14% 118,735 $5.0M
3 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.99% 149,225 $6.3M
4 Alhambra Investment Management LLC 0.66% 34,000 $1.4M
5 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 0.34% 225,400 $9.5M
6 T3 Companies, LLC 0.27% 5,000 $210K
7 Covestor Ltd 0.19% 6,417 —
8 Krilogy Financial LLC 0.15% 101,030 $4.6M
9 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.14% 26,200 $1.1M
10 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.11% 208,769 $8.8M
11 MUTUAL OF AMERICA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.11% 235,465 $9.9M
12 PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC 0.09% 71,127 $3.0M
13 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.08% 278,324 $11.7M
14 CenterBook Partners LP 0.06% 27,850 $1.2M
15 MARINER INVESTMENT GROUP LLC 0.06% 5,000 $210K
16 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.05% 14,998 $631K
17 FIDELIS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 0.05% 16,599 $699K
18 SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC 0.04% 5,454 $230K
19 JACKSON SQUARE CAPITAL, LLC 0.04% 4,800 $202K
20 AlphaQuest LLC 0.04% 16,803 $689K
21 INTECH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.04% 87,299 $3.7M
22 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.03% 43,768 $1.8M
23 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.03% 43,600 $2K
24 Ameliora Wealth Management Ltd. 0.03% 2,145 $90K
25 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.03% 51,162 $2.2M
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 — TELEPHONE & DATA SYS INC (TDS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TDS?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TDS 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 TDS?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 178 funds bought or added vs 149 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 TDS holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 323 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in TDS. 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 TDS?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 205 out of 323 hedge funds have held TDS 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.