ZIPRECRUITER INC (ZIP): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy ZIPRECRUITER INC (ZIP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ZIP has moved -10.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -9.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ZIP gained +80.3% vs +4.1% 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.

ZIPRECRUITER INC (ZIP)

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

Smart Money Signals — ZIP

Based on 130 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 ZIP 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 — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak

130 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 149 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

16 fewer hedge funds hold ZIP compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

72 buying84 selling

Last quarter: 84 funds reduced or exited vs 72 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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Steady new buyers — ~30 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 19 → 37 → 28 → 30. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 25% new

72 out of 130 hedge funds have held ZIP 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 -57%

Value

-56%

-3%

Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -57%. 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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Steady discovery — ~30 new funds/quarter

28 → 19 → 37 → 28 → 30 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 37 → 28 → 30. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 25% new

Of 132 current holders: 81 (61%) 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 — 25% AUM from major funds

25% from top-100 AUM funds

35 of 130 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	129	143	-9.79%
13F Shares	52M	53M	-3.05%
Total Value	$90M	$208M	-56.52%
New Positions	29	28	+1
Increased Positions	41	51	-10
Closed Positions	43	22	+21
Reduced Positions	41	48	-7
Total Calls	2	1	100.0%
Total Puts	2	0	100%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

129

143

-9.79%

13F Shares

52M

53M

-3.05%

Total Value

$90M

$208M

-56.52%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-10

Closed Positions

+21

Reduced Positions

-7

Total Calls

100.0%

Total Puts

100%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

129 + investors

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

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

Top 25 institutional holders of ZIP — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Institutional Venture Management XV, LLC	2.95%	1,209,018	$2.2M
2	Varde Management, L.P.	1.30%	347,527	$639K
3	FORMULA GROWTH LTD	0.29%	350,000	$644K
4	DISCIPLINED GROWTH INVESTORS INC /MN	0.16%	4,216,601	$7.8M
5	EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD HOLDING S.A.	0.15%	5,616,695	$10.3M
6	Sunstone Asset Management, L.P.	0.08%	38,810	$71K
7	Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd	0.03%	90,788	$167K
8	Militia Capital Management LLC	0.03%	72,774	$134K
9	Odyssean, LLC	0.03%	41,022	$75K
10	Frec Markets, Inc.	0.02%	69,544	$128K
11	READYSTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP	0.02%	188,393	$347K
12	Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.01%	27,650	$51K
13	JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC	0.01%	1,800,610	$3.3M
14	R Squared Ltd	0.01%	12,861	$24K
15	Abel Hall, LLC	0.01%	26,335	$48K
16	XTX Topco Ltd	0.01%	291,870	$537K
17	ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC	0.01%	2,900,258	$5K
18	RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC	0.01%	1,920,900	$3.5M
19	Engineers Gate Manager LP	0.00%	201,935	$372K
20	BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	0.00%	120,000	$221K
21	Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP	0.00%	49,510	$91K
22	Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC	0.00%	126,947	$234K
23	PDT Partners, LLC	0.00%	28,663	$53K
24	AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	0.00%	3,452,586	$6.4M
25	MARSHALL WACE, LLP	0.00%	1,562,759	$2.9M

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 — ZIPRECRUITER INC (ZIP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ZIP?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 84 funds reduced or exited vs 72 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 ZIP holders?

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds: 35 of 130 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% 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 ZIP?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 72 out of 130 hedge funds have held ZIP 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 ZIPRECRUITER INC (ZIP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ZIP has moved -10.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -9.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ZIP has gained +80.3% vs +4.1% 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.

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ZIPRECRUITER INC (ZIP)

Smart Money Signals — ZIP

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

Steady new buyers — ~30 new funds per quarter

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -3%, value -57%

Steady discovery — ~30 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

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