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 ($465.8k this quarter). Holder counts are more reliable. Implied quarter-end price ≈ $16.17. Options: 1 managers hold calls ($0 notional), 1 hold puts ($0).
Trends to Q1 2025
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 |
| Q1 2024 | 46 |
| Q2 2024 | 44 |
| Q3 2024 | 45 |
| Q4 2024 | 52 |
| Q1 2025 | 51 |
Buyers vs sellers
Managers adding to or starting a position, vs cutting or selling out
Numbers
| Quarter | Bought or added | Cut or sold out |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2023 | 15 | 20 |
| Q3 2023 | 16 | 21 |
| Q4 2023 | 29 | 13 |
| Q1 2024 | 23 | 17 |
| Q2 2024 | 12 | 18 |
| Q3 2024 | 19 | 17 |
| Q4 2024 | 27 | 12 |
| Q1 2025 | 21 | 24 |
Calls vs puts
Options held, notional value, last 4 quarters. P/C = puts ÷ calls
Numbers
| Quarter | Calls | Puts | P/C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | $6.7k | $1.2k | 0.18 |
| Q3 2024 | $0 | $0 | — |
| Q4 2024 | $23.2k | $0 | 0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | $0 | $0 | — |
Biggest buyers
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | Added | +66.7k |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | Added | +33.8k |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | New | +22.6k |
| HRT FINANCIAL LP | New | +15.8k |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | New | +13.1k |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Added | +9.2k |
| GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL | Added | +6.5k |
| Garner Asset Management Corp | Added | +5.7k |
| BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Added | +3.4k |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | Added | +2.8k |
Biggest sellers
| DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC | Reduced | -50.5k |
| Peapod Lane Capital LLC | Reduced | -49.8k |
| Marquette Asset Management, LLC | Sold out | -25.7k |
| 683 Capital Management, LLC | Sold out | -22.2k |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | Sold out | -19.4k |
| WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | Sold out | -14.1k |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Reduced | -13.5k |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | Sold out | -13.0k |
| Ancora Advisors LLC | Reduced | -11.2k |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | Reduced | -7.0k |
Biggest calls
| CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC. | Unchanged | $00 shares |
Biggest puts
| 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 Q1 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q3 2023 | 0 | — | 2 | $25.8k | — |
| Q4 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q1 2024 | 0 | — | 1 | $168.1k | — |
| Q2 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
None reported in Q1 2025.
Holders, Q1 2025
| Manager | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 587.3k $9.4m | Added +1.4k |
| GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.08% of their portfolio | 453.2k $7.3m | Added +6.5k |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 406.7k $6.6m | Reduced -13.5k |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 368.1k $6.0m | Reduced -7.0k |
| North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.43% of their portfolio | 362.0k $5.9m | Added +18 |
| DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 0.09% of their portfolio | 277.4k $4.5m | Reduced -50.5k |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 261.6k $4.2m | Added +2.8k |
| BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 221.6k $3.6m | Reduced -1.4k |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 189.5k $3.1m | Reduced -1.4k |
| KING LUTHER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP 0.01% of their portfolio | 185.0k $3.0m | Added +10 |
| Garner Asset Management Corp 1.04% of their portfolio | 146.4k $2.4m | Added +5.7k |
| Peapod Lane Capital LLC 2.27% of their portfolio | 124.8k $2.0m | Reduced -49.8k |
| Allred Capital Management, LLC 0.67% of their portfolio | 103.9k $1.7m | Unchanged |
| AEGIS FINANCIAL CORP 1.38% of their portfolio | 100.0k $1.6m | Unchanged |
| GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 86.8k $1.4m | Unchanged |
| BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 84.2k $1.4m | Added +3.4k |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% of their portfolio | 80.8k $1.3m | Added +33.8k |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 76.8k $1.2m | Added +66.7k |
| De Lisle Partners LLP 0.20% of their portfolio | 72.9k $1.2m | Unchanged |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 66.9k $1.1m | Added +1.1k |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 60.4k $977.7k | Reduced -522 |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 36.4k $590.4k | Reduced -1.1k |
| STATE STREET CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 30.2k $494.0k | Unchanged |
| Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 28.8k $465.8k | Added +2.3k |
| LEVIN CAPITAL STRATEGIES, L.P. 0.04% of their portfolio | 25.5k $413.2k | Unchanged |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 22.6k $365.8k | New |
| Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 20.4k $330.0k | Unchanged |
| MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% of their portfolio | 18.6k $300.8k | Added +9.2k |
| Prosperity Consulting Group, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 17.5k $282.8k | Reduced -1.5k |
| HRT FINANCIAL LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 15.8k $255.0k | New |
| Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 13.5k $218.0k | Reduced -1.2k |
| PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 13.2k $214.0k | Unchanged |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 13.1k $213.0k | New |
| SEI INVESTMENTS CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 13.1k $212.7k | Reduced -1.0k |
| Ancora Advisors LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 12.8k $207.6k | Reduced -11.2k |
| GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.03% of their portfolio | 11.0k $178.2k | Unchanged |
| Cerity Partners LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 10.4k $168.1k | Unchanged |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.00% of their portfolio | 7.4k $118.0k | Added +91 |
| CITIGROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 6.5k $105.5k | Reduced -601 |
| UBS Group AG 0.00% of their portfolio | 2.7k $43.5k | Added +1.6k |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.2k $20.0k | Reduced -182 |
| BARCLAYS PLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.1k $17.2k | Reduced -2.0k |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% of their portfolio | 940 $15.2k | Reduced -318 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 547 $8.9k | Reduced -51 |
| Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% of their portfolio | 341 $5.5k | Added +15 |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 315 $5.1k | Reduced -2 |
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 51 $826 | New |
| FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 50 $0 | New |
| FMR LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 33 $532 | Unchanged |
| SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 20 $324 | Added +1 |
| CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC. — of their portfolio | 0 $0 | Unchanged |