ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is held by 131 institutional investors that disclose positions via SEC 13F filings. The largest disclosed holder is BlackRock, Inc. as of Q1 2026.

Are institutions buying or selling ZD?

In Q1 2026, 60 institutions opened or increased positions in ZIFF DAVIS INC while 78 reduced or exited — a net selling quarter.

What is the Smart Money Verdict on ZD?

The Smart Money Verdict combines four independent sources (institutional 13F activity, insider trades, activist filings, and congressional trades) into a single assessment for ZIFF DAVIS INC.

How many hedge funds hold ZD?

131 institutional investors report holding ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) as of Q1 2026, based on SEC 13F filings.

Is institutional money flowing into ZD?

As of Q1 2026, tracked institutions in ZIFF DAVIS INC show 60 buyers versus 78 sellers — net outflows.

Are Congress members and hedge funds both buying ZD?

Yes — in the latest quarter, 1 members of Congress and 60 institutional investors bought ZIFF DAVIS INC. HoldingsIntel cross-checks STOCK Act disclosures against 13F filings to surface these overlaps.

ZIFF DAVIS INC

ZD·48123V102·US·Common Stock·Communication Services - Advertising Agencies-Activist

131

Holders

Avg rating(30 Elite)

$1.4B

Total Value

43% (151)

Fund Consensus

60 buying - 78 selling

Smart Money Verdict

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Held by 131 funds

30 elite

Who's Trading

InsiderRJROSSEN JEREMYSell $376KJun 5, 2026

InsiderBJBarsten JanaSell $151KJun 3, 2026

InsiderFAFAY SARAH ANNExercise 8K shMay 7, 2026

InsiderKBKRETZMER W BRIANExercise 8K shMay 7, 2026

ActivistVAVanguard Capital Management5.3%Apr 30, 2026

ActivistVPVanguard Portfolio Management6.2%Apr 29, 2026

Congress

Donald J. TrumpBuy $15,001 - $50,000Jun 30, 2025

Congress

Donald J. TrumpSale $15,001 - $50,000May 29, 2025

Congress

Donald J. TrumpBuy $15,001 - $50,000May 15, 2025

Congress

Donald J. TrumpBuy $15,001 - $50,000Apr 28, 2025

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13F: Mar 31, 2026Insider & Congress: Updated regularly

Fund	Action	Shares	Value	Weight	Est. P&L	Conviction
BlackRock, Inc.	Decreased	6.1M(-0.9%)	$257.5M	0.0%	-4.36%	0
Janus Henderson Group Ltd.	Increased	3.5M(+2.7%)	$148M	0.1%	-42.12%	31
VPVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	New	2.3M	$95M	0.0%	+25.80%	41
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP	Decreased	2.1M(-1.2%)	$86.9M	0.0%	-22.30%	0
Legal & General Group Plc	Decreased	2M(-10.7%)	$82.9M	0.0%	-16.76%	0
VAVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	New	1.7M	$71.2M	0.0%	+25.80%	41
STATE STREET CORP	Decreased	1.7M(-2.8%)	$70.5M	0.0%	-19.39%	0
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	Decreased	1M(-5.1%)	$42.2M	0.0%	-26.76%	0
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP	Increased	974,591(+689.6%)	$40.9M	0.0%	+23.03%	47
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC	Increased	840,816(+0.7%)	$35.3M	0.0%	-17.29%	29
Nuveen, LLC	Decreased	771,782(-4.5%)	$32.4M	0.0%	+37.35%	0
DED. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.	Increased	675,898(+4.3%)	$28.4M	0.0%	+44.17%	30
MORGAN STANLEY	Decreased	611,745(-6.7%)	$25.7M	0.0%	+18.08%	0
NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB	Decreased	595,017(-22.4%)	$24.7M	0.0%	-47.03%	0
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC	Decreased	529,226(-11.4%)	$22.2M	0.0%	+30.53%	0
NORTHERN TRUST CORP	Increased	484,833(+2.7%)	$20.3M	0.0%	-27.62%	29
Allianz Asset Management GmbH	Increased	405,625(+53.7%)	$17M	0.0%	+17.45%	40
Invesco Ltd.	Increased	402,394(+78.6%)	$16.9M	0.0%	-8.51%	43
Bank of New York Mellon Corp	Decreased	320,275(-5.7%)	$13.4M	0.0%	-42.41%	0
AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	Decreased	313,517(-21.5%)	$13.2M	0.0%	+40.66%	0