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ZD — ZIFF DAVIS INC

Communication Services

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Why are billionaires buying ZD?

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Confidence
95
Institutional Conviction
Net accumulation · 1 buying vs 0 selling last quarter
61
Macro Tailwind
Macro conditions are mixed for this sector
51
Why? — Evidence & Confidence ▾

Of 1 tracked investors who changed their ZD position last quarter, 1 bought and 0 sold (100% buy-side). Macro conditions are mixed for this sector (Macro Tailwind 51/100 in a Contraction regime).

Supporting evidence
  • +1 tracked investor added or increased positions last quarter (Howard Marks)
  • +3 tracked investors reported holding ZD at their latest filing
Contradicting evidence — always shown
  • −13F data is disclosed up to 45 days after quarter end — positions may have changed since
Know the limits
  • · 13F disclosure lag (up to 45 days)
  • · Tracked investors are a sample, not the whole market
  • · Sector regime fit is a historical average, not a guarantee

Every InvestorLens score shows its evidence — including what argues against it. Model conviction-v1 · generated 9/6/2026.

About ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD)

ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) appears in the most recent 13F filings of 3 tracked institutional investors. ZIFF DAVIS INC is classified in the Communication Services sector. The largest disclosed position is held by Ken Griffin (Citadel Advisors), valued at $14M. Across recent filings, tracked investors recorded 3 new positions, 5 increased, 4 reduced, and 2 exited. All data sourced from SEC 13F filings.

Smart Money Consensus™

Based on recent institutional activity in ZD

57
/100
Mixed Activity
Added / Increased8
Reduced4
Exited2
BearishBullish
Crowded Trade Score™

How many top investors track ZD

20
/100
Emerging Interest
3investors

A small number of top investors own this.

UndiscoveredCrowded
151015+

ZD Ownership Composition

How ZIFF DAVIS INC is held across tracked investor types, based on reported 13F positions.

Dominant Type
Multi-Strategy / Quant
58% of tracked value
Institutions
3
tracked investors
Total Reported
$26.4M
combined 13F value
Types2
  • Multi-Strategy / Quant57.9%
  • Value & Distressed42.1%
Multi-Strategy / Quant(2)
57.9%
Value & Distressed(1)
42.1%

Tracked investors currently reporting ZD

1 tracked investor has since exited this position — listed separately below.

  • Ken GriffinJun 30, 2026
    Citadel Advisors
    Shares
    244K
    Value
    $12.8M
    % Portfolio
    0.00%
  • Howard MarksJun 30, 2026
    Oaktree Capital Management
    Shares
    11.2M
    Value
    $11.1M
    % Portfolio
    0.15%
  • Izzy EnglanderJun 30, 2026
    Millennium Management
    Shares
    48.4K
    Value
    $2.5M
    % Portfolio
    0.00%

Previously held ZD

These investors reported ZD in an earlier quarter but not in their most recent 13F. Figures below are their last reported position, not a current holding.

InvestorFirmLast reported sharesValue thenLast held
Ray DalioBridgewater Associates249.5K$8.8MDec 31, 2025

Recent activity

Frequently asked questions

How many institutional investors hold ZD?
3 tracked institutional investors disclosed a position in ZD (ZIFF DAVIS INC) in their most recent 13F filing.
Who is the largest institutional holder of ZD?
Ken Griffin, Citadel Advisors, holds the largest disclosed position in ZD, valued at $14M.
Did institutional ownership of ZD increase or decrease?
Across recent 13F filings, tracked investors recorded 3 new positions, 5 increased, 4 reduced, and 2 fully exited ZD.
What sector is ZD in?
ZIFF DAVIS INC is classified in the Communication Services GICS sector.
Where does this ZD ownership data come from?
SEC Form 13F-HR filings, accessed via EDGAR. 13F filings are disclosed quarterly with a 45-day reporting delay and cover U.S.-listed long equity positions only. This is not investment advice.