HGLB (Highland Global Allocation Fund) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 22.99 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


HGLB Highland Global Allocation Fund HGLB
46 GF Score
Price $7.59
GF Value $3.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Highland Global Allocation Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Highland Global Allocation Fund HGLB -0.65% 46 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 22.99 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HGLB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Highland Global Allocation Fund's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.99 Mil.


Highland Global Allocation Fund  (NYSE:HGLB) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


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Highland Global Allocation Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Highland Global Allocation Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Highland Global Allocation Fund Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 22.22 23.17 23.52 23.70 23.77

Highland Global Allocation Fund Semi-Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.16 24.24 23.85 23.69 22.99
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Highland Global Allocation Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 22.99 Mil mean?
Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 22.99 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Highland Global Allocation Fund's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 22.99 Mil. Overall, Highland Global Allocation Fund has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highland Global Allocation Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to FLC and DHF?
Highland Global Allocation Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 22.99 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for an Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors. Highland Global Allocation Fund's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 22.99 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.93, compared to a current price of $7.59 — trading 93.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 22.99 Mil. Highland Global Allocation Fund's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 22.99 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.59 is trading 93.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.93. GuruFocus considers Highland Global Allocation Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HGLB:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 22.99 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.93 vs. price of $7.59 (93.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HGLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Highland Global Allocation Fund Business Description

Address 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
Highland Global Allocation Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital and future income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of U.S. and foreign equity, debt, and money market securities. It may also invest in senior loans to domestic or foreign corporations, partnerships, and other entities that operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions.
46GF Score

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