WESTWOOD HLDGS GROUP INC WHG
COM · Common Stock · CUSIP 961765104
US asset management firm
- SectorFinancials
- IndustryInvestment Advice
- HeadquartersDallas, TX
- Founded1983
- Websitewestwoodgroup.com
- FilingsSEC EDGAR
* Summed across managers. Shares that two managers' reports both contain – a subsidiary's holdings that its parent's report includes too, or a sub-adviser's in its client's – are counted once ($260.3k this quarter). Holder counts are more reliable. Implied quarter-end price ≈ $12.56. Options: 3 managers hold calls ($30.1k notional), 2 hold puts ($18.9k).
Trends to Q4 2023
Institutional holders
Managers reporting a position, each quarter
Numbers
| Quarter | Holders |
|---|---|
| Q3 2022 | 38 |
| Q4 2022 | 37 |
| Q1 2023 | 42 |
| Q2 2023 | 43 |
| Q3 2023 | 43 |
| Q4 2023 | 47 |
Buyers vs sellers
Managers adding to or starting a position, vs cutting or selling out
Numbers
| Quarter | Bought or added | Cut or sold out |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2022 | 7 | 20 |
| Q1 2023 | 17 | 12 |
| Q2 2023 | 15 | 20 |
| Q3 2023 | 16 | 21 |
| Q4 2023 | 29 | 13 |
Calls vs puts
Options held, notional value, last 4 quarters. P/C = puts ÷ calls
Numbers
| Quarter | Calls | Puts | P/C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2023 | $13.5k | $13.5k | 1.00 |
| Q2 2023 | $318.7k | $556.8k | 1.75 |
| Q3 2023 | $0 | $346.1k | — |
| Q4 2023 | $30.1k | $18.9k | 0.63 |
Biggest buyers
| DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC | Added | +47.6k |
| Garner Asset Management Corp | Added | +47.0k |
| North Star Investment Management Corp. | Added | +37.6k |
| BlackRock Inc. | Added | +36.7k |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | Added | +34.3k |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Added | +30.6k |
| Cerity Partners LLC | New | +20.5k |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | Added | +15.8k |
| Squarepoint Ops LLC | New | +14.5k |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | Added | +14.0k |
Biggest sellers
| JCP Investment Management, LLC | Sold out | -744.8k |
| Repertoire Partners LP | Sold out | -83.8k |
| Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. | Sold out | -48.6k |
| PENSION & WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. | Sold out | -13.0k |
| GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL | Reduced | -2.5k |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | Reduced | -2.4k |
| UBS Group AG | Reduced | -795 |
| Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) | Sold out | -794 |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | Reduced | -700 |
| Marquette Asset Management, LLC | Reduced | -117 |
Biggest calls
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | New | $20.1k1.6k shares |
| SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC | New | $10.0k800 shares |
| CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC. | Unchanged | $00 shares |
Biggest puts
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | Added | $18.9k1.5k shares |
| CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC. | Unchanged | $00 shares |
Options at notional value: the value of the shares the contracts control, as filers report them, not what the options cost. Not included in the holders, shares or buying above.
Major shareholders (over 5%)
Anyone who owns more than 5% of a class of the company's shares has to say so: on Schedule 13D if they may try to influence or control the company, on 13G if they're a passive investor, and update it as the stake changes. Each holder's latest filing, from 19 Dec 2024 on; percentages are of the share class, as the holder worked them out.
| Holder | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. 13G · institution +1.0 pts · filed 2026-10-27 | 6.1% |
Settian Capital LP
13D · may seek influence
new · filed 2025-08-04
Stated purposeThe Reporting Persons purchased the shares of Common Stock based on their belief that at current market prices, the shares represent an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon their assessment of the Issuer's businesses and prospects, overall market conditions, other investment opportunities, and the availability of Common Stock at desirable prices, the Reporting Persons may from time to time purchase additional shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Persons may also dispose of their shares of Common Stock, in whole or in part, from time to time. The Reporting Persons may attempt to communicate with the Issuer's management and suggest actions that the Reporting Persons believe will enhance shareholder value. These suggestions may include operational and/or strategic proposals. … Full filing |
5.0% |
Fell to 5% or below in the last year: GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL (4.7%, 2026-08-12), DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC (0.0%, 2026-01-15)
Insider purchases and sales in Q4 2023
Shares bought or sold by the company's own officers, directors and 10% owners, in the open market or privately, as they reported to the SEC on Form 4 (due within two business days of the trade). Grants, option exercises, shares withheld for tax and gifts aren't included.
Officers and directors buying vs selling
Number of people, by quarter (10% owners not included)
Numbers
| Quarter | Buying | Bought | Selling | Sold | Sold under a plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q2 2022 | 0 | — | 1 | $44.9k | — |
| Q3 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q4 2022 | 0 | — | 1 | $2.5k | — |
| Q1 2023 | 0 | — | 2 | $166.2k | — |
| Q2 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q3 2023 | 0 | — | 2 | $25.8k | — |
| Q4 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
None reported in Q4 2023.
Holders, Q4 2023
| Manager | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 572.4k $7.2m | Reduced -43 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 470.7k $5.9m | Added +30.6k |
| DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.13% of their portfolio | 464.9k $5.8m | Added +47.6k |
| GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.06% of their portfolio | 448.5k $5.6m | Reduced -2.5k |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 404.4k $5.1m | Unchanged |
| North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.34% of their portfolio | 350.3k $4.4m | Added +37.6k |
| KING LUTHER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP 0.01% of their portfolio | 243.7k $3.1m | Unchanged |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 234.3k $2.9m | Added +14.0k |
| BlackRock Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 220.4k $2.8m | Added +36.7k |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 207.6k $2.6m | Added +34.3k |
| Acuitas Investments, LLC 0.80% of their portfolio | 120.5k $1.5m | Added +314 |
| Allred Capital Management, LLC 0.57% of their portfolio | 104.1k $1.3m | Unchanged |
| AEGIS FINANCIAL CORP 0.76% of their portfolio | 100.0k $1.3m | Unchanged |
| GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 99.5k $1.3m | Added +2.0k |
| BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 75.9k $953.5k | Added +1.7k |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 75.7k $952.0k | Added +8.1k |
| Garner Asset Management Corp 0.35% of their portfolio | 60.4k $713.6k | Added +47.0k |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 51.8k $651.3k | Reduced -2.4k |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 31.6k $396.9k | Added +10.5k |
| STATE STREET CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 28.6k $364.0k | Unchanged |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 26.3k $330.1k | Added +15.8k |
| Marquette Asset Management, LLC 0.06% of their portfolio | 25.7k $323.5k | Reduced -117 |
| LEVIN CAPITAL STRATEGIES, L.P. 0.04% of their portfolio | 25.5k $320.6k | Unchanged |
| Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 20.7k $260.3k | Added +1.7k |
| Cerity Partners LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 20.5k $257.9k | New |
| Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 16.9k $212.8k | Added +2.5k |
| Squarepoint Ops LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 14.5k $182.2k | New |
| PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 13.2k $166.0k | New |
| Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.01% of their portfolio | 13.2k $165.9k | New |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp 0.00% of their portfolio | 11.5k $144.6k | New |
| Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 11.2k $140.8k | New |
| GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.03% of their portfolio | 11.0k $138.3k | Unchanged |
| TWO SIGMA ADVISERS, LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 10.5k $132.0k | Unchanged |
| Wallace Capital Management Inc. 0.02% of their portfolio | 10.2k $127.7k | Unchanged |
| Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.00% of their portfolio | 10.1k $127.0k | New |
| MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% of their portfolio | 9.2k $116.1k | Added +6.2k |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.00% of their portfolio | 7.3k $91.0k | Added +6.9k |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.4k $17.6k | New |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.3k $16.7k | Reduced -49 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.3k $15.8k | Added +1.2k |
| UBS Group AG 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.2k $14.9k | Reduced -795 |
| BARCLAYS PLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.1k $14.0k | New |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% of their portfolio | 700 $8.8k | Reduced -700 |
| IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% of their portfolio | 422 $5.3k | New |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd 0.00% of their portfolio | 201 $2.5k | Unchanged |
| FMR LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 34 $425 | Added +1 |
| CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC. 0.00% of their portfolio | 0 $0 | Unchanged |