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Michael.Thompson


Institutional Investors and Hedge Funds' Sentiment on Ford Motor Company Revealed

2024-03-12

During the quarter ending on December 31, 2023, Ford Motor Company (F) attracted significant interest from institutional investors and hedge funds, as reported by sharkstracker.com. The data revealed that a total of 1601 hedge funds held 2,347,872,917 shares of F, while 53 ETFs owned 205,712,571 shares of the company.

Among the top institutional holders of F shares were Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock Inc., State Street Corp, Newport Trust Company, LLC, and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. These institutions played a key role in shaping the ownership landscape of Ford during the period under review.

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In terms of trading activity, the data indicated that in the last quarter, 593 hedge funds were buyers of F shares, while 764 were sellers. The selling activity led to a total offloading of 162,624,018 shares, while purchases amounted to 127,097,315 shares of F. Moreover, 69 hedge funds doubled their positions on F, underscoring a bullish sentiment, while 16 funds significantly reduced their exposure by selling at least 90% of their F shares.

The sentiment towards Ford among institutional investors varied, with some taking a more pessimistic view compared to others. BlackRock Inc., Citadel Advisors LLC, and Renaissance Technologies LLC were among the institutions with a more cautious stance on F. Conversely, Bank of Montreal, Newport Trust Company, LLC, State Street Corp, Legal & General Group Plc, and Invesco Ltd emerged as the more optimistic investors regarding the company's prospects.

For investors and market enthusiasts looking to delve deeper into the data-driven insights provided by sharkstracker.com, the full report can be accessed at https://www.sharkstracker.com/reports/ReportDetail12:F/?rrr=3. This comprehensive report offers a detailed analysis of the market dynamics surrounding Ford Motor Company during the specified period, shedding light on the trends and movements that influenced investor behavior.